Samsung Galaxy A50
#2267
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
#1206Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A50
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
Performance
76.581.1
Camera
28.435.5
Display
82.874.7
Battery
28.133.7
Build
87.587.0
Connectivity
62.783.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
50.461.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A50 is powered by the Exynos 9610 chipset, whereas the Note 11S utilizes the more efficient Mediatek Dimensity 810.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the A50 offering a 25 MP rear camera setup compared to the Note 11S's 50 MP main camera, although both support 1080p video recording.
- The Note 11S also has a larger 5000 mAh battery with faster 33W charging compared to the A50's 4000 mAh battery and 15W charging.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, but the Note 11S is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Software-wise, the A50 runs on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 11, while the Note 11S comes with Android 11 and MIUI 13, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
General
Release Date
2019, February 25
2022, March 29
Announced
2019, February 25
2022, March 29
Description
Versions: SM-A505F/DS, SM-A505FN/DS (Global); SM-A505GN/DS (APAC), SM-A505FM/DS (Russia), SM-A505YN (AU/NZ), SM-A505W (Canada); SM-A505GT/DS (Brazil); SM-A505U1 (USA unlocked); SM-A505U (USA); SM-A505G/DS (LATAM)
Not to be confused withXiaomi Redmi Note 11Sw/ 108 MP camera
Display
Size
6.4"
6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~399 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9610 (10 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
13 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
33W wired, 100% in 59 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
163.6 x 75.8 x 8.8 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
166 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Coral
Midnight Black, Twilight Blue, Star Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Android 11, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass