Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A50. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A50 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A50
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 25 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 58990 | Rs. 13999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) is Rs. 58990. The launch Date of the second phone is February, 2019. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A50 is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.2 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A50's 6.4 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has display density of 531 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A50 has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A50 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.9% than Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A50 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A50's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A50 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50's 25 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A50 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 25 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 8.0 and the second one on v9.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S9 Plus (256GB) | Galaxy A50 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2018 | February, 2019 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.8 x 158.1 x 8.5 mm | 74.5 x 158.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 166 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 531 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.2% | ~ 84.9% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 25 MP ƒ/1.7 8 MP ƒ/2.2 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Autofocus | 25 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.0 (Oreo) | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Samsung Exynos 9610 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | Yes |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes, Fast Charging 15W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |