Realme Note 50 vs Samsung Galaxy A05s
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme Note 50 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.74 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 186 g | 194 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Oct 2023 |
Summary: Realme Note 50 is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A05s is ahead on wired charging, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Realme Note 50 and Samsung Galaxy A05s are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 560 nits (peak) | PLS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm² (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Features | 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~393 ppi |
Platform
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T Edition | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | — |
| RAM Expansion | Up to 8GB Dynamic RAM (4GB + 4GB DRE) | — |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| RAM | — | 4GB or 6GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB or 128GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens) | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 25W wired |
Body
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Dimensions | 167.7 x 76.7 x 8 mm (or 167.2 x 76.7 x 7.99 mm) | 168 x 77.8 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.06 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 186 g | 194 g (6.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP54, dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| NFC | — | No |
Launch
| Realme Note 50 | Samsung Galaxy A05s |
|---|
| Announced | January 23, 2024 | September 25, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 23 | Available. Released October 18, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Realme Note 50 or Samsung Galaxy A05s?
Realme Note 50 — 186 g for the Realme Note 50 versus 194 g for the Samsung Galaxy A05s.
Which is newer, Realme Note 50 or Samsung Galaxy A05s?
Realme Note 50 — Jan 2024 for the Realme Note 50 versus Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05s.
Is the Realme Note 50 or the Samsung Galaxy A05s rated higher?
We rate the Realme Note 50 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A05s 7/10.
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