Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Samsung Galaxy A70

Our verdict: You'll get more screen real estate from the Samsung Galaxy A70 at 6.7", though the Samsung Galaxy A50 is crisper at 403 PPI. For photography, the Samsung Galaxy A70 leads with a 32MP main camera. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A70 at 32MP. Day-to-day comfort favours the Samsung Galaxy A50 at 166g.

Expert Rating
4.1
5 reviews
4.5
7 reviews
Screen
6.4" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
403 393
Rear Camera
25 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 9610 Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675
Storage
64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
Weight
166 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£119.99
Samsung Galaxy A50 Samsung Galaxy A50 Samsung Galaxy A70 Samsung Galaxy A70
Expert Rating 4.1
5 reviews
4.5
7 reviews
Screen 6.4" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 403 393
Rear Camera 25 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 9610 Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675
Storage 64GB, 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm 164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm
Weight 166 grams 183 grams
Water Resistance IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £119.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A50 or Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Samsung Galaxy A70 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A50's 6.4", the Samsung Galaxy A50 has the sharper display at 403 pixels per inch versus 393, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A50 or Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 features a 25 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A70 has a 32 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is available in 64GB, 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A70 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Samsung Galaxy A70 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is powered by the Exynos 9610, while the Samsung Galaxy A70 uses the Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A50 or Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is the more portable of the two — it's 17g lighter at 166 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A50 or Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Samsung Galaxy A70 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A50 and Samsung Galaxy A70 run?

Both phones run Android.