Samsung Galaxy A50
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SCORE
SCORE
₨ 27,999
- Release 2019, March 18
- OS Android 9.0
- Display 6.4"
- Camera Triple Camera
- RAM 64/128GB
- Battery 4000mAh
PROS
- 1 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1080 x 2340 pixels
- 2 25MP main camera with PDAF plus an 8MP ultrawide
- 3 25MP selfie camera
- 4 Under-display fingerprint sensor
- 5 microSD card slot (dedicated, up to 512GB), NFC, FM radio and a 3.5mm headphone jack
CONS
- 1 Only a 4000mAh battery with 15W charging
- 2 Exynos 9610 chip is slow by 2026 standards
- 3 Android 9 with ended software support
- 4 No IP rating (do not pay extra for a claimed "IP68" unit)
- 5 Discontinued in Pakistan — only available used/refurbished, with limited warranty
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (SIM 1 & SIM 2, dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA, LTE-A |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 166 g |
| Build The materials and construction used for the phone body, such as the front glass, back and frame. | Front glass, plastic body |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | Super AMOLED |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection Protection applied to the display or body, such as strengthened glass or water and dust resistance ratings. | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | Waterdrop notch |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 9.0 (Pie) (upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0) |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Exynos 9610 (10 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Mali-G72 MP3 |
Memory
| Card slot A special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory (or in the past these slots have been used to add some missing features such as Wi-Fi connectivity). Memory cards have different capacities and are used to store and transfer files between compatible devices. There are several types of memory cards. The most popular and frequently used by mobile phone manufacturers is microSD; however, up until recently Sony Ericsson exclusively used the Memory Stick Micro (M2) card type developed by Sony. | microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) |
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 64/128 GB |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 4/6 GB |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 4GB 64GB / 4GB 128GB / 6GB 128GB |
Camera
| Triple A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | Single 25 MP, f/2.0 |
More
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | Yes |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | Yes |
| FM radio Mobile phones that support FM radio have a dedicated FM radio receiver chip. This chip is responsible for receiving FM radio signals and converting them into audio signals that can be played through the phone's speakers or headphones. | Yes |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | Type-C 2.0 |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 4000mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | Fast battery charging 15W |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Black, White, Blue, Coral |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | SM-A505F, SM-A505FN, SM-A505GN, SM-A505G, SM-A505FM, SM-A505YN, SM-A505W, SM-A505X, SM-A505U, SM-A505GT, SM-A505U1, SM-A505N, SM-S506DL |
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Design and Display
- Super AMOLED display: a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED with 1080 x 2340 resolution (~403 ppi), protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
- Waterdrop notch: the 25MP front camera sits in a small waterdrop notch at the top of the display.
- Light and slim: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm and 166 g, with a glass front and a plastic body.
- Under-display fingerprint: the fingerprint sensor sits under the display, and there is a 3.5mm headphone jack with active noise cancellation.
- Colours: Black, White, Blue and Coral.
Performance
- Exynos 9610 chip: the Exynos 9610 (10 nm) runs an octa-core CPU — 4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 — with a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU.
- Memory and storage: 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 64GB or 128GB of storage, plus a dedicated microSD card slot up to 512GB.
- Software: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.0.
- Check the model: this is the Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F) — not the Galaxy A50s (Exynos 9611, 48MP triple, 32MP selfie) and not the Galaxy A51 (Exynos 9611, 48MP quad, 32MP selfie). GSMArena lists the models as SM-A505F, SM-A505FN, SM-A505GN, SM-A505G, SM-A505FM, SM-A505YN, SM-A505W, SM-A505X, SM-A505U, SM-A505GT, SM-A505U1, SM-A505N and SM-S506DL.
Camera
- Main: 25MP, f/1.7, PDAF.
- Ultrawide: 8MP, f/2.2.
- Depth: 5MP, f/2.2.
- Selfie: 25MP, f/2.0.
- Video: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30fps from the main camera, 1080p@30fps from the selfie camera.
Battery and Charging
- 4000mAh battery: the 4000mAh cell is modest by today’s standards.
- 15W wired charging: charges over USB Type-C 2.0 at up to 15W.
Software
- Android 9.0 (Pie): the phone launched on Android 9.0 (Pie) and is upgradable to Android 11 with One UI 3.0.
- Support ended: launched in March 2019 — the software base is old and support has ended.
Price in Pakistan
The Galaxy A50 launched in March 2019 and is discontinued. GSMArena lists it as discontinued, and mobileinto says it is only available in a used and refurbished condition in Pakistan. There is no live new-unit price anywhere. The used market for a good-condition 4GB+128GB with box and PTA approval clusters at Rs. 25,000–30,000 on whatmobile’s user listings, and epro.pk puts a used PTA-approved 6GB+128GB at Rs. 28,000–35,000 (2024 figure) — so Rs. 27,999 is used here, Expected, as the mid-cluster used figure. The low end runs Rs. 17,000–22,000 on zmobiles (condition-dependent, no-box/lower-grade) and a kit-phone listing at Rs. 13,999 (out of stock). MobileDokan’s rows convert to Rs. 51,999 (4+64, Official) and Rs. 52,999 (6+128, Unofficial) — the 2019 Bangladesh prices, 3× above the used market, named here but not used. The original launch price was Rs. 48,999. All prices are Expected, and PTA tax is not yet confirmed.
4GB + 128GB — Expected: Rs. 27,999
| Model | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
| Price | PKR. 27,999 (Expected) |
| Display | 6.4″ Super AMOLED, 1080×2340 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| ROM | 64GB / 128GB |
| Released | March 2019 |
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the IMEI and the exact model, SM-A505F — the A50s (Exynos 9611, 48MP triple) and the A51 (Exynos 9611, 48MP quad) are different phones.
- The phone is discontinued and only available used or refurbished — confirm the unit’s condition, that it is PTA-approved, and how much warranty the seller actually offers.
- Confirm the PTA status via DIRBS and remember the 60-day window.
- Make sure it is the A50 — Exynos 9610, 25MP triple camera and a 25MP selfie camera.
- The A50 has NO IP rating — do not pay extra for a claimed “IP68” unit.
Final Verdict: A discontinued 2019 phone with a 25MP triple camera at Rs. 27,999 used — buy it only if the condition is right
A discontinued 2019 phone with a 25MP triple camera at Rs. 27,999 used — buy it only if the condition is right. The Super AMOLED display, 25MP triple camera, 25MP selfie camera and under-display fingerprint are still usable for basic daily use, and the dedicated microSD slot, NFC, FM radio and headphone jack are genuine conveniences. The weakest points are the 4000mAh battery with 15W charging, the Exynos 9610 chip, Android 9 with ended support, and no IP rating. The real catch is that the phone is discontinued and only available used — buy it only as a PTA-approved unit in verified condition with a checked IMEI, and only if the price stays near Rs. 27,999.
