Samsung Galaxy A50 vs POCOPHONE F1 Specs Comparison

We have a new mid-range specs comparison for you. It is between the recent Samsung Galaxy A50 and the popular POCOPHONE F1.

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs POCOPHONE F1

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs POCOPHONE F1 Specs Comparison

Device	Samsung Galaxy A50	POCOPHONE F1 Specs
Display	6.4-inch 2.5D Super AMOLED screen w/ FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi	6.18-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 protected IPS screen w/ FHD+ 2246 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi
CPU	2.3GHz 64-bit Exynos 9610 octa-core processor	2.8GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 630
RAM	6GB	6GB/8GB LPDDR4x
ROM	128GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 512GB	64GB/128GB/256GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB
Back Camera	25MP f/1.7 + 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor w/ AF and LED flash	12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX363 sensor + 5MP f/2.0 Samsung sensor w/ Dual Pixel AF, EIS, AI, and dual-tone LED flash
Selfie Camera	25MP f/2.0	20MP f/2.0 w/ AI
Battery	4,000mAh w/ 15W fast charging	4,000mAh w/ Quick Charge 3.0
OS	Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI	Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 9.6 (For POCO)
Connectivity	WiFi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM	WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM, Radio, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (hybrid)
Sensors	Accelerometer, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic	Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
Others	In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, Colors: blue, white, black	Fingerprint sensor, IR face unlock, USB Type-C, LiquidCool technology, stereo speakers, Dual Smart PA, Dirac HD audio, Colors: graphite black, steel blue, rosso red, kevlar
Dimensions	158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm	155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm
Weight	166 g	180 g
Price	PHP 17,990	Starts at PHP 17,990 (PHP 16,590 sale price)

Here comes a new mid-range challenger!

The Samsung Galaxy A50 launched in the Philippines with a price tag of PHP 17,990. This is the same price tag of the POCO F1 when it first launched. Let's see how they match up.

Super nice Galaxy A50 screen

Build/Design - The Samsung Galaxy A50 feels like it is made out of a 3D glass-like material with a hardened polycarbonate frame. It feels light while maintaining a solid feel when holding it. The bezels are slim and the use of the Infinity-U notch gives the phone a gorgeous look.

The POCO F1 has a unibody design with a polycarbonate material. Since this was a 2018 device, the notch is a bigger considering this was the trend at that time. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which is a plus.

Both of the devices sport a build quality that you would expect for a mid-range smartphone. The POCO F1 has Gorilla Glass 3 protection while the Samsung Galaxy A50 has no mention of it.

The POCO F1 goes in graphite black, steel blue, rosso red and kevlar while the Samsung Galaxy A50 goes in blue, white and black.

Display - The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a 6.4-inch 2.5D Super AMOLED screen with 2340 x 1080 FHD+ resolution and 403 ppi pixel density. It has over 90 percent screen-to-body ratio due to the Infinity-U notch.

The POCO F1 has a slightly smaller 6.18-inch 2.5D IPS display with 2246 x 1080 FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It also has 403 ppi pixel density as well.

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is one of the best displays found in this price range. Super AMOLED displays in this price range is pretty rare. It also has a better screen-to-body ratio due to the smaller notch.

The POCO F1 is still impressive with good color accuracy, contrast and blacks. It is great considering it also has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

Specs - Both are equipped with 10nm chips. Samsung Galaxy A50 has a 2.3GHz Exynos 9610 octa-core processor with Mali-G72 MP3 GPU, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.

The POCOPHONE F1 has a 2.8GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB of expandable storage and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.

The Samsung Galaxy A50's spec sheet is still an impressive improvement for a Samsung mid-range device. But, the POCOPHONE F1 still has flagship grade specs on a mid-range body. We gotta give the storage advantage to the Galaxy A50 since its base PHP 17,990 model sports a 128GB ROM compared to F1's 64GB.

Cameras - In terms of cameras, the Samsing Galaxy A50 has a triple rear camera setup. It has a combination of a 25MP f/1.7 primary sensor + 8MP f/2.2 ultra wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor with AF and LED flash. For selfies, it has a 25MP f/2.0 sensor.

POCO F1 night mode

The POCOPHONE F1 also has a dual rear camera setup with a combo of 12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX363 sensor + 5MP f/2.0 Samsung sensor with Dual Pixel AF, EIS, AI, and dual-tone LED flash. For selfies, it has a 20MP f/2.0 with AI.

Related: POCOPHONE F1: Night Mode Camera Samples

The Samsung Galaxy A50's camera system is impressive due to its triple sensor setup that has individual purpose for each. The POCOPHONE F1, on the other hand, has two sensors only but packs it with more features like Dual Pixel AF, EIS, and AI.

Other features - Galaxy A50 features include dual band WiFi, In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock and USB Type-C. POCOPHONE F1 has fingerprint sensor. IR Face Unlock, USB Type-C, LiquidCool technology, stereo speakers, Dual Smart PA and Dirac HD audio.

Samsung Galaxy A50 advantages - Better screen-to-body ratio, Super AMOLED display,msmaller notch, triple camera system,  In-Display fingerprint sensor

POCOPHONE F1 advantages - Better CPU/GPU, more camera features, stereo speakers

Our thoughts

POCOPHONE F1, in terms of sheer specs, is still a beast. It has 2018 flagship-grade specs in a mid-range form factor and price tag. 

However, Samsung is making a great push for a resurgence in the mid-range arena with their current releases including the Galaxy A50.

Galaxy A50 highlights great design, Super AMOLED screen, triple cameras, and decent overall specs.

See also: Top 5 highlights of Samsung Galaxy A50

What do you guys think?