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It’s not every day you get to see two Samsung smartphones go head-to-head, especially when both devices are as closely related as the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Samsung Galaxy A51. This match-up brings the past up against the present, making for a very interesting comparison today.
The Galaxy A50 was launched in March of 2019, with the A51 coming 9 months after the Galaxy A50. The Galaxy A51 was Samsung’s best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2020, while the Galaxy A50 was rated as the most successful Android phone of 2019.
With the really high-ratings both Samsung smartphones have garnered in the last few months, we sure do have one big battle on our hands today.
We will start by zooming in on the features and specifications of both devices in a brief moment, while we also bring you the more subtle differences between these two.
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs A51 comparison
Our first stop will be the specifications of both smartphones in a side-by-side manner.
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs A51 Comparison Table
This is where we catch our first glimpse at the specifications smartphones have for us.
| Samsung Galaxy A50 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|
| 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 6.4 inches, 2340 × 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Infinity-U Super AMOLED display | 6.5 inches, 2400 × 1080 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, Infinity-O Super AMOLED display |
| Android 9 Pie + One UI | Android 10 + One UI |
| Octa-core Exynos 9610 (10nm), 2.3GHz | Octa-core Exynos 9611, 2.2GHz |
| 25MP selfie camera | 32MP selfie camera |
| 25MP + 8MP + 5MP triple rear cameras with LED flash | 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP quad rear cameras with LED flash |
| 64/128GB internal storage + dedicated microSD card slot up to 512GB | 64/128GB internal storage + dedicated microSD card slot up to 512GB |
| 4/6GB RAM | 4/6GB RAM |
| 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge | 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge |
| ₦105,000/₦120,000 ($285/$310) | ₦103,800/₦135,450 ($282/$350) |
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs A51: Where The A50 Has The Edge
The A50 offers a less expensive option with its 6GB RAM variant. It is also lighter than its sibling device and is more compact, making it easier to hold and keep in smaller spaces.
It shares a number of features with the A51 such as RAM, and internal memory, while it has a very similar processor to the A51.
The A50 offers great specs at a decent price point for buyers who want a solid mid-range device with a great performance.
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs A51: Where The A51 Has The Edge
The A51 boasts a slightly bigger display with a higher resolution than its sibling device. It also comes with a newer OS version out of the box and should receive the new Android update once it is available.
The A51 boasts a better camera setup than its rival, as it can take better daylight photos than the A50, while bringing a more versatile setup to the fray. It shares the same onboard storage as the A50 and also has two RAM variants like its counterpart.
Samsung Galaxy A51
Samsung Galaxy A50 vs A51: Which Of These Devices Should You Go With?
Both devices offer 4G technology, have solid processors, have good RAM and provide great batteries to carry their impressive specs. The A50 offers a cheaper option than its counterpart for its higher RAM variant.
The A50 shares a number of specs as the A51, also coming in two RAM variants, a 4GB variant that costs ₦105,000 and a 6GB variant that sells for ₦120,000.
The A51 on the other hand offers a better camera setup storage than its sibling as well as a slightly larger display. It also comes with the Android 10 and brings a more aesthetic design to the table (in my opinion).
The A51’s 6GB variant is more expensive than the A50’s 6GB variant, but offers great specs, a newer OS and a better camera setup. Both Samsung mid-range smartphones are very wonderful options with good features, but if you have some extra cash to part with, then the A51 is the device for you.
Author:Alfa Baye
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In today’s news roundup, we talk about the Android 11 rollout for Pixel phones and others, Huawei’s 2021 production target, 5G iPhone update, POCO M2, Motorola Razr 5G, and other news .
It is that time of the year that other Android users go green with envy, as Android 11 began to roll out to Google Pixel smartphones this week. This includes the Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a, Pixel 4, and Pixel 4a. If you are using any other Android phone, you may have to wait a while to get a taste of this pudding.
Still, owners of phones like OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, OPPO Find X2, Ace2 & Reno3 4G series, and Realme X50 Pro, are getting Android 11 open beta as well. Not the same as thwe stable version that Pixel owners are getting, but it is Android 11 all the same.
Nokia 8.3 5G Pre-order in Belgium
In Europe, Belgium to be precise, Nokia 8.3 5G is now available on pre-order. It is an upper mid-range 5G smartphone with a 6.81-inch IPS LCD display, 24MP punch-hole selfie camera, Snapdragon 765G chipset, and a 4,500 mAh battery with 18W charging.
Apple wants to produce 74 million 5G iPhones in 2020
5G is all the rave in 2020. While other manufacturers like Samung, Huawei and Xiaomi already have 5G smartphones in the hands of users, Apple is on its way to getting on the train. The US company is looking to ramp up production and make 74 million 5G iPhones this year.
We are expecting the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Max, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, to go on sale later this year. These models are expected to have a 5.4″, 6.1″, and 6.7″ display respectively. Bring it on, Apple!
And Huawei may produce only 50 million smartphones in 2021
Huawei shipped 240 million phones in 2019. This year, the brand successfully overtook Samsung to become the largest smartphone brand on the planet. But a source say that Huawei may not produce more than 50 million smartphones in 2021.
The source says that “Huawei shared this 2021 target with its South Korean subcontractors”. [1]
If this projection is true, then we can expect a massive shift in the smartphone market place next year. Already, another Chinese brand, Xiaomi, is clearly pushing hard to take Huawei’s place. They won’t be the only one scrambling.
POCO M2 Launched in India
All the way over in India, POCO M2 has been announced. It has a 6.53″ display, Helio G80 chipset, 6GB RAM, 13MP quad cameras, and 5,000mAh battery. Launch price is Rs 10,999. That is about $149, and it sounds like good value for money.
Will we see the POCO M2 in other markets outside of Asia? Well, seeing that the POCO M2 is a rebranded version of the Redmi 9 Prime, which itself is a rebranded Redmi 9 (sigh), duh. Redmi 9 is already available in multiple markets and regions.
But honestly, what is with the chain rebrandings?
TECNO Camon 16 Premier Launched in Nigeria
TECNO Mobile has launched the Camon 16 Premier in Nigeria. We are looking at a 6.9″ display with 90Hz refresh rate, Helio G90T chipset, 64MP rear quad camera, 4500mAh battery. TECNO Camon 16 Premier is available on pre-order. The recommended retail price is ₦116,000.
The first HarmonyOS phone is on the way
HarmonyOS is Huawei’s home-grown mobile operating system. The Chinese company says that the first smartphone to be powered by HarmonyOS will hit the streets in 2021. The question that people are asking is, How does HarmonyOS hope to succeed where Windows Mobile 10 and BlackBerry 10 operating systems failed?
Perhaps the fact that it runs Android apps out of the box and that Huawei’s core market – China – has not been open to Google Mobile Services any way. But time will tell.
Motorola Razr 5G heads to AT&T, T-Mobile in the USA
Motorola’s first foldable phone, the Razr, is getting a 5G upgrade, and word on the street is that it is heading to US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile.
Motorola Razr 5G will be using Qualcomm’s mid-range 5G-enabled Snapdragon 765G chipset.
References
- Huawei’s 2021 projections ( source )
Author:Mister Mobility
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