The Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A50s were some of the best-selling Samsung smartphones of their time. These handsets debuted with One UI 1.x based on Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. They were updated up to Android 10-baed One UI 2.5 late last year. Now, the duo has started receiving the One UI 3.1 (Android 11) update.

Samsung had been rolling out Android 11-based One UI 3.0 since December 2020. Soon after the launch of the Galaxy S21 series, the company turned towards delivering One UI 3.1. Hence, certain devices like Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A50s that did not get One UI 3.0 are now directly being updated to One UI 3.1.

The One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A50 is currently live in India with firmware version A505FDDU7CUBC. The OTA update weighs 1871.38MB in size and bumps up the security patch level to March 2021.

On the other hand, the Galaxy A50s One UI 3.1 update is live in Vietnam. The OTA update comes with firmware version A507FNXXU5DUB6 and March 2021 security patches.

The Android 11 update for both Galaxy A50 and Galaxy A50s should be available in more regions in the coming days. Anyway, users can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check whether their unit has got the update.

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Motorola just tried to innovate the smartphones sector by releasing the One Action: a phone with an integrated action camera. But innovation is not everything, especially for a midrange device like this. There are a lot of factors which determine the success of a smartphone and the power of the competition is one of the most important ones. That is why we always compare the newly-announced smartphones with their most valid rivals. To compete with the Motorola One Action, we chose the new Xiaomi Mi A3 and the best-selling Samsung Galaxy A50. Through this in-depth specs comparison, we will try to establish whether the Motorola One Action will stand a chance against them in the global market.

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

Design

Despite the Motorola One Action has a way more attractive punch-hole design, the Xiaomi Mi A3 is undoubtedly the most beautiful and suggestive smartphone if we talk about the design. Indeed, unlike its rivals, it has a premium design with a glass back and an aluminum frame just like flagship phones. Both Motorola One Action and Samsung Galaxy A50 are made of plastic, even though the former is splash resistant with the IPX2 certification. Further, Xiaomi Mi A3 is much more compact due to its smaller display and its narrow bezels. If we exclude the Xiaomi Mi A3, I would go for the Motorola One Action due to its punch-hole design and its splash resistant body, despite it does not feature an in-display fingerprint reader (it is rear-mounted on the Motorola logo).

Display

Xiaomi Mi A3 loses the comparison because despite being equipped with an AMOLED panel, it has just a 720p resolution, so it does not provide a high level of detail. Motorola One Action has a very attractive punch-hole display as stated above, but it is an LCD panel. The most convincing one is the Samsung Galaxy A50 which boasts a Super AMOLED display with a high Full HD+ resolution and an in-display fingerprint reader, as well as a bigger display size that is more suitable for multimedia, productivity users and gamers.

Specs & Software

If we consider the most expensive memory configurations, Samsung Galaxy A50 dominates the hardware comparison. On the paper, Samsung Exynos 9610 looks more powerful than the Snapdragon 665 found on the Xiaomi Mi A3, even though there is to consider that the Galaxy A50 is not part of the Android program and it does not have a lightweight user interface. But the Samsung Galaxy A50 is the only to be equipped with up to 6 GB of RAM which means better performance in multi-tasking scenarios.

Camera

If we only consider rear cameras, Motorola One Action is the very game changer here. The phone boasts an ultrawide sensor which works independently from the others and comes with some action camera-like features. It is able to record 1080p videos at 60 fps with electronic stabilization and it records landscape videos even if the phone is held vertically, in order to make mounting the phone easier on external supports just like action cameras. The ultrawide sensor does not shoot photos: for that, the Motorola One Action relies on a 12 MP sensor which also records 4K videos. While Motorola One Action has the most interesting rear cameras, Xiaomi Mi A3 is better at selfies with its 32 MP snapper. Samsung Galaxy A50 is still a great camera phone, but it sits behind Xiaomi Mi A3 and Motorola One Action.

Battery

The battery life champion is the Xiaomi Mi A3 not only because it has a bigger battery, but also because it has to manage a more efficient display with a smaller size and a 720p resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 also comes with the fastest charging technology (18W power and Quick Charge 3 support). At the second place, there is Samsung Galaxy A50 with its 4000 mAh battery, but despite having just 30 mAh less than Xiaomi Mi A3 it lasts a lot less due to its more demanding display.

Price

Motorola One Action just hitten the European market with a €289 listing price for the 4/128 GB configuration, Samsung Galaxy A50 starts from €250 for the 4/64 GB variant, and Xiaomi Mi A3 carries a €220 price tag for the 4/64 GB configuration. Despite it is not part of the Android One program, I think Samsung Galaxy A50 is a more complete device for a lot of people due to its big battery, an advanced display, good performance, and an overall well-balanced specs sheet. But if you do not care so much about the battery life, then Motorola One Action may be a better option due to its amazing camera. If you like compact phones and beautiful designs, then you would better go for the Xiaomi Mi A3. In each case, you get an amazing mid-ranger with just marginal differences compared to its competitors.

• Read More: Our Xiaomi Mi A3 Review Video Is Up!

Motorola One Action vs Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

• Good hardware
• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better display

CONS

• Cheap design

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Good design and build quality
• Android One
• Amazing selfie camera
• Long battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Motorola One Action

PROs

• Innovative cameras
• Splash resistant
• Punch-hole design
• Android One

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi Mi A3 is currently a very hot device and we expected it given the huge success of its predecessors with Android One onboard. A huge amount of people is trying to grab a unit of the new device, but does it really deserve to be the best-seller of its price range in this second half of 2019? There is a lot of concurrence in its price range and, in this comparison, we are going to analyze the ones from the most important Android smartphones manufacturers. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 which we decided to pick for a comparison with the Mi A3 because they are among the hottest ones with a similar price tag and similar specifications. Here you will learn all the most important differences between the devices of this trio and which one is the best according to us.

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Huawei P20 Lite 2019

Design

The design champion here is undoubtedly the Xiaomi Mi A3. We bet you already seen the punch-hole display on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 above, but the truth is that Xiaomi Mi A3 has better materials and even a more amazing look on its rear side. The handset rocks a glass back and an aluminum frame, while both Samsung Galaxy A50 and Huawei P20 Lite 2019 have a plastic design. Further, Xiaomi Mi A3 is way more compact, it fits better in a pocket and it is easier to use with one hand, especially if you consider that (unless you have very small hands) you can use the whole keyboard with one single finger while you hold it. If we exclude the Xiaomi Mi A3, Huawei P20 Lite 2019 is my favorite one due to its punch-hole display, despite it has a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

Display

The display is the weakest point of the Xiaomi Mi A3, not because it has a bad image reproduction, but simply because Xiaomi opted for a just HD+ resolution, while other devices in the same price range usually come with Full HD+ displays. Samsung Galaxy A50 and Huawei P20 Lite 2019 both come with a Full HD+ display, but I prefer the former because it boasts a Super AMOLED panel with more brilliant colors and even an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Specs & Software

If we take the most expensive variants of these handsets, Samsung Galaxy A50 is the winner when it comes to hardware departments. It has a powerful (and under-rated) Exynos 9610 chipset built at 10 nm and paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage which you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Note that the micro SD slot supports expansion cards up to 1 TB of storage, that is really cool. At the second place, there is the Xiaomi Mi A3 which I also prefer because of its software (Android One based on Android Pie). It has the new 11 nm Snapdragon 665 chipset which we consider better than the Kirin 710 found on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019.

Camera

Despite Huawei P20 Lite 2019 has a rear quad camera including a dedicated macro camera, Xiaomi Mi A3  is the phone which provides the best photo quality. It is equipped with an amazing main 48 MP shooter as well as an outstanding 32 MP snapper for selfies, an ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. Unlike its rivals, it is able to record 4K videos. I like the Samsung Galaxy A50 more than Huawei P20 Lite because of its 25 MP main sensor which captures a lot of detail compared to the main 16 MP shooter on the Huawei P20 Lite 2019.

Battery

Coming to the batteries, you get the same capacity for each of these handsets (just 30 mAh more for the Mi A3), but the Xiaomi Mi A3 will last more on a single charge due to its low-resolution and smaller display. And let’s not forget about the very efficient Snapdragon 665 SoC which comes with very optimized energy consumption.

Price

€250/$280 for Xiaomi Mi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A50, while Huawei P20 Lite 2019 starts from €280/$315. Xiaomi Mi A3 has a too smaller display for a lot of potential users, its resolution is limited, but it has the best design, cameras, and battery. However, that does not meet my preferences: call me nonconformist, but I would go for the Samsung Galaxy A50 and its bigger Full HD+ display. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Our Xiaomi Mi A3 Review Video Is Up!

Xiaomi Mi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Huawei P20 Lite 2019: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

• Good hardware
• Big battery
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Better display

CONS

• Plastic design

Xiaomi Mi A3

PROs

• Good design and build quality
• Android One
• Amazing cameras
• Long battery life
• More compact

CONS

• HD display

Huawei P20 Lite 2019

PROs

• Great design
• Quad camera
• Faster charging

CONS

• Plastic design

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In the last few months, Samsung released a massive amount of mid-range smartphones under the Galaxy A and M series. There are so many new devices that it is impossible to remember all their specifications and it is even hard to understand which one is better than each other. That is why there are a lot of confused people about the latest Galaxy devices, and that is why we decided to clear their ideas. We did it by comparing three mid-rangers that belong to a similar price range: the one that goes from €250 to €350, for all the advanced users who want to save money and people who want well-balanced specs at a modest price. We are talking about the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy A60, the Samsung Galaxy M30, and the Samsung Galaxy A50.

Samsung Galaxy A60 vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

Design

Samsung Galaxy A60 is the first Samsung phone from the A series to come with a punch-hole display announced in 2019. And only for its punch-hole display, it looks more futuristic and attractive than its opponents in this comparison. Thanks to the in-display camera, its bezels are very narrow and there is no need for a notch. Further, this display makes the handset more compact than phones with similar display size. At the second place, there is the Samsung Galaxy A50 coming with a clean backside thanks to its in-display fingerprint reader. But it has a classic waterdrop notch, so nothing special on the front, even though its bezels are very minimal.

Display

Despite its punch-hole camera, we exclude the Samsung Galaxy A60 from this comparison as it has a classic midrange-class IPS panel. Not bad, but it will never be at the same level as the wonderful Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy A50, which also includes an in-display fingerprint scanner as mentioned above. It comes with deeper blacks, brilliant colors and also a slightly larger diagonal than Galaxy A60. Right after there is the Galaxy M30 which comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED panel as well, so it is almost as nice as the Galaxy A50.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy A60 is the handset that is mostly focused on the performances and the reason is simple: it is powered by a more powerful SoC. We are talking about the Snapdragon 675 which represent one of the most impressive midrange chipsets by Qualcomm. If we exclude the Snapdragon 800 series composed of flagship-class processors, only the Snapdragon 710, 712 and 730 can be considered at the same level of better than the Snapdragon 675. If we exclude the Samsung Galaxy A60, the best is definitely the Samsung Galaxy A50 with its Exynos 9610 chipset, while the Galaxy M30 is the less impressive one since it has a lower-end Exynos 7904 chipset and it is still based on Android Oreo.

Camera

Besides having the best performances, Samsung Galaxy A60 is also equipped with the best cameras, both on the front and on the rear side. On the backside, you can find a triple camera setup with a bright f/1.7 aperture, a 32 MP main sensor, an ultrawide lens and a depth sensor. You get a similar setup on the other phones, but with lower resolutions and less bright focal apertures. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy A50 which is still above-average in terms of photo quality.

Battery

Finally, a department for which the Samsung Galaxy M30 can be considered better: the battery life. Thanks to its huge 5000 mAh battery, it can go beyond two days of battery life, and it even has a fast charging technology. Right after, we got the Galaxy A50 with a 4000 mAh unit.

Price

Samsung Galaxy A60 carries a starting price tag of €270/$303, Samsung Galaxy M30 costs about €250/$281 and Samsung Galaxy A50 starts from €350/$393. Despite its higher price, better display and the in-display fingerprint reader of the Galaxy A50, I consider the Galaxy A60 a better device due to its more powerful chipset and its higher camera potentialities.

• Read More: Galaxy A40s and Galaxy A60 launched in China

Samsung Galaxy A60 vs Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Samsung Galaxy A50: PROs and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A60

Samsung Galaxy M30

Samsung Galaxy A50

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Samsung totally renewed the Galaxy A series with completely different devices. Among the first ones from the renewed line-up, there is Samsung Galaxy A50, which the Korean giant just launched in the global market. Given its several impressive specifications and its interesting price, we think it is worth comparing the new A50 with two important devices released in the last period. We are talking about the Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro, two amazing upper-midrange phones with pop-up cameras. Is Samsung at the same level as its Chinese competition with its midrange offer? With this specs comparison, we will help you find out.

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro

Design

Oddly, despite being upper-midrange devices, all these handsets come with a plastic body, and that is not the top of elegance. But Oppo F11 Pro and Vivo V15 Pro have an important added value: the pop-up camera which makes the design cleaner and the screen-to-body ratio very high without the need for a notch. I personally like the Vivo V15 Pro more because, besides having a pop-up camera and no notch, it even comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner which makes the rear side even cleaner. I even like more its gradient color variant.

Display

It is a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy A50 and Vivo V15 Pro, even though the Oppo F11 Pro has the advantage of boasting a bigger panel. Vivo V15 Pro comes with the Super AMOLED technology and 100 percent of DCI-P3 coverage, so it should offer a better color reproduction. Further, it does not have a notch, unlike the Samsung Galaxy A50.

Specs & Software

Vivo V15 Pro wins even when it comes to the hardware side. It has a definitely more powerful chipset: the new Snapdragon 675 that is also found on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. It is the best midrange SoC by Qualcomm alongside the Snapdragon 710 and it offers blazing speeds. Further, the Vivo V15 Pro is the only phone of this trio to come with up to 8 GB of RAM. And it also has a micro SD dedicated slot that allows using the dual SIM slot and the micro SD at the same time. The second place goes to Samsung Galaxy A50 and its Exynos 9610 built with a 10 nm production process. I would not go for the Oppo F11 Pro because it does not have a micro SD slot. All the handsets run a customized Android version, but I personally prefer Samsung’s one due to its smarter additional features, even though a lot of people think it is too heavy.

Camera

On the paper, the most impressive cameras belong to the Vivo V15 Pro. First of all, it comes with an amazing triple camera on the rear side, composed of a main 48 MP sensor, a secondary ultrawide sensor and a depth sensor, which can record video with 4K resolution. Further, it has a stunning 32 MP front camera for selfies which allows capturing very high definition photos. It is still a midrange setup, but it remains impressive. We give the second place to the camera department of the Samsung Galaxy A50 with a bright aperture for the main 25 MP sensor, a secondary ultrawide lens, and a depth sensor. The last place goes to the Oppo F11 Pro, but it does not mean that it is disappointing. It still has a great dual camera with a 48 MP main sensor just like the Vivo V15 Pro.

Battery

The battery life is a strong point of all of these handsets. Samsung Galaxy A50 and Oppo F11 Pro should be the longest lasting ones because they boast a big 4000 mAh battery. Given the AMOLED display and the SoC built with a 10 nm production process, Samsung Galaxy A50 should have a slightly longer battery life than Oppo F11 Pro. Vivo V15 Pro has a smaller 3700 mAh battery, so it is unlikely that it will reach its opponents. All the devices are equipped with a fast charging technology, but Vivo V15 Pro should be able to charge faster due to its smaller battery size and higher power for the fast charging technology (18W). According to the company, Vivo V15 Pro can reach 24 percent in just 15 minutes of charging.

Price

Vivo V15 Pro wins this comparison because of its better performances, amazing cameras, and innovative design, but it costs more: about €360/$405 in Asia. You can grab a unit of the Samsung Galaxy A50 in the global market for €350/$395, while Oppo F11 Pro costs about €320/$360.

• Read More: Oppo F11 with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and 4GB RAM announced in India for Rs. 19,990 ($283)

Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Oppo F11 Pro vs Vivo V15 Pro: PROs and CONS

Oppo F11 Pro

PROs

• Pop-up camera
• Big battery
• Very fast charging
• More affordable

CONS

• No micro SD slot

Samsung Galaxy A50

PROs

• Big battery
• Sleek display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Less impressive design

Vivo V15 Pro

PROs

• Great display
• Nice cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Good hardware

CONS

• Smaller battery

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Samsung‘s resurgence in the midrange market is piloted by the premium mid-range models that the company has announced in recent times. At the Mobile World Congress 2019, the tech giant announced the Galaxy A30 and A50 premium mid-range models. The Galaxy A50 is now tipped to go on sale in Europe on March 18.

According to Lithuanian carrier Tele2, the phone will come with a price tag of 349 Euros for those who wish to buy the phone outright. There is also the option of paying in several instalments. In that case, the intending buyer will need to make an initial deposit of €52 and then monthly payments of €12.37 for 24 months. Tele2 is already accepting pre-orders for the device with deliveries for the black variant set for March 18 while the blue and white variants will go on sale on March 25. The pink variant is expected to go on sale on April 1. Apart from Lithuania, there is no information on when the device will be available in other parts of Europe.

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy A50, A30 and A10 unveiled in India: Specifications, features and price

As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 6.4-inch 1080×2340 AMOLED touchscreen. The premium mid-ranger is powered by a Samsung Exynos 9610 Octa chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. On the camera end, the Galaxy A50 packs a triple rear camera setup comprising a 25 MP f/1.7 sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide snapper, and a 5 MP depth sensor. For selfies, the device features a 25 MP f/2.0 camera. The Galaxy A50 gets its interface from Google’s latest Android 9 Pie OS and it crams a big 4,000 mAh battery under the hood.

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Amid numerous rumors and leaks, Samsung Galaxy A50 is here with another image leak. A new real image is showcasing its triple rear camera module. The image is verifying the old rumors that the Galaxy A50 will be equipped with three cameras on its back. Further, the device seems to carry an in-screen fingerprint sensor as the newly leaked image also confirms it. Moreover, Galaxy A50 will come with a glossy plastic back along with gradient finish. The new device is also reported to feature in Black and White color options.

Already, it has been certified by WiFi Alliance with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct and Android 9.0 Pie onboard. As per the old leaks, Galaxy A50 is coming to India along with A30 and A10 devices. It is expected to feature 6.4-inch FHD+ display with a screen resolution of 1080X2340 pixels. It’s 19.5:9 aspect ratio will give you a broader viewing experience. Samsung is reported to power it with Exynos 9610 Chipset packing an Octa Core CPU.

As per the spec sheet leaked a few days ago, the Korean giant will add a triple rear camera module comprising 25 megapixels + 5 megapixels + 8 megapixels sensors. Similarly, on the front side, there will be a single 25-megapixel camera for beautiful selfies. In order to sustain for a longer period upon a full charge, the company seems to have added 4000 mAh battery. It also supports 15 W fast charging via Type-C port.

• Read More: Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S5e and Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) ahead of Unpacked event

Samsung wants to attract whole mid-range market with its all-new Galaxy A series. It’s an expansion to endeavor the lost market in developing nations. As revealed last week, Samsung India wants to reclaim the lost crown as the largest smartphone maker in India. They have already announced the Galaxy M series which is earning many positive reviews. The new Galaxy A series will extend the efforts of Samsung to take back number one spot as the largest smartphone manufacturer.

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