Samsung Galaxy A50s - pros and cons

In 2019, Samsung completely overhauled its Galaxy A-series and once again strengthened its position in the market. Galaxy A50s is a novelty on the market, a pretty good budget smartphone, but at the same time with features of higher level devices such as a large Super AMOLED screen, a smart processor and 3 cameras. Galaxy A50s is a mid-range smartphone presented by the best technology manufacturer in the world market at the end of August 2019, the advantages and disadvantages of which will be reflected in this material.

Overview of basic model information

The Samsung Galaxy A50s ranks high on the quality smartphone rankings, presenting an updated version with newer features. The device is powered by the powerful Exynos 9610 chipset and has 4 Cortex-A73 cores. It supports new processing technologies (MSAA), ASTC and AFPC, according to Samsung. May reduce the required bandwidth and improve overall GPU performance.

RAM and memory

The Galaxy A50s comes in three different models 4/64 GB, 4/128 GB and 6/128 GB. Users can choose the option that suits their needs. Samsung Galaxy A50s has a slot for 2 SIM cards and a separate one for microSD memory cards. Due to this, you can increase the storage space up to 512 GB.

Colour

The Galaxy A50s is available in four colors: standard white and black, as well as the new emerald and purple colors (Prism Crush Green and Prism Crush Violet). The back panel design is made of glass and plastic. The use of this material made the Galaxy A50s very light at just 169 grams despite its large display and battery.

Super Amoled Display

The smartphone comes with a 6.4-inch capacitive touchscreen display. The dimensions do not cause discomfort when watching videos, chatting on the Internet and playing games. Excellent screen-to-body ratio, offers better viewing angles and lower power consumption. The brightness of the display does not cause inconvenience when operating the device in the sun. Minimum lighting is suitable for dark or nighttime conditions.

The full-screen display is very convenient for watching movies, displaying images, to provide a greater connection to users in the cinema space. The functionality lies in the fact that thanks to the large display size, users can simultaneously use two different applications on the screen. The device automatically turns off Wi-Fi after going online to prevent battery consumption.

Camera

The rear camera consists of three modules: 48 MP combined with an f / 2.0 lens. It is paired with a 5-megapixel depth sensor and an 8-megapixel extra wide lens, providing a 123-degree view. Front camera 32 MP with f / 2.0 lens. With sufficient lighting, images are very clear and high quality. The color accuracy recorded by Samsung's mid-range camera is one of the best on the market, no noise, high quality and in many scenarios close to the flagship. Detail, noise and dynamic range are all up to par. The lack of night mode made the mid-range Samsung performance slightly weaker than the competition when lighting is very limited. However, colors are still very accurate and the only problem with images is excessive noise.

How the camera takes pictures can be seen in the examples below:

How to take pictures at night, sample photo

The Samsung Galaxy A50s has 4K video recording at 2160p at 30 and 1080p at 30 frames per second.

Selfie camera 32 MP, f / 2.0, 25mm (wide), has features such as HDR, 1080p video at 30fps. Offers excellent selfies, can shoot videos without loss of detail, small objects and text look very clear.

Safety

Smartphone security has always been an issue for people. The Galaxy A50s, in addition to traditional methods such as entering a pattern, PIN or password, also offers users options such as fingerprint unlock and face scanner. The smartphone uses an under-display fingerprint sensor to enhance the security of the phone for faster access.

When the user puts his finger on the display, in the area where the sensor is located, the received information will be read. If this data is synchronized with the information stored on the Exynos 9610 platform, the phone will be unlocked. However, when the hands are wet, the ability to unlock the phone is greatly reduced. On the other hand, there is a two-dimensional face scan using a selfie camera. Unlike the fingerprint sensor, the second function works flawlessly and quickly. Opening the device in this way is 2-3 times faster, the system works perfectly both in terms of speed and accuracy.

Speakerphone and microphone

The Samsung Galaxy A50s uses Dolby Atmos audio, which provides higher resolution and better sound quality. Using a dedicated microphone on your device improves the quality of calls and calls, and eliminates annoying and excessive noise around you.

Audio and music capabilities

The main speaker of the Galaxy A50s is located at the bottom of the phone, from right to left are the microphone, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The volume and quality of the music sound is satisfactory, which is acceptable for a mid-range product. However, for the big music aficionado, the sound from the main speaker may not be enough to satisfy preferences.

Battery

Considering the variety of functions and capabilities, a powerful energy source is required to ensure good performance and usability. With a 4000 mAh lithium polymer power supply, this need has been well met and allows the device to run for hours without worrying about turning off the phone. It should be noted that the device supports Samsung's 15W Fast Adaptive Charging, and a full charge will take about 2 hours.

Price

The Samsung Galaxy A50s was announced in August 2019 and launched on the market in September. Now the smartphone is not yet on sale, the exact cost is unknown.

Pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy A50s

• beautiful and modern design;
• high-quality display;
• triple chamber;
• competitive price;
• battery life;
• large amount of memory;
• good photo quality in the daytime;

• unsatisfactory operation of the fingerprint sensor;
• low sound volume through the device speaker
• no protection against dust and moisture;
• plastic case (slippery, quickly covered with scratches);
• comes with a non-removable battery;
• no infrared port;
• no wireless charging;
• no temperature sensor or barometer.

Conclusion

The Galaxy A50s is a good example of Samsung's strategy to reach more mid-income users. The phone has a very nice design and the display is one of the best in this price range. The Exynos 9610 chip used in the A50s can handle almost anything, and the interface will delight the user. The camera also comes with many features. The A50s can be said to be one of the best budget models on the market, with features such as an under-monitor fingerprint sensor and a triple camera. Depending on what you expect from your smartphone, the Galaxy A50s may or may not be a good option to buy. It is worth remembering that the Galaxy A50s is positioned as a mid-price smartphone, which means you should not expect flagship features from it. Although, about how the price corresponds to the functionality, it will be possible to say for sure only after the device goes on sale.