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| Pocophone F1 versus Samsung Galaxy A50 |
To make its brand great again, Samsung launched its Galaxy A50 – a mid-range handset that is packed with trendy features and reasonable price tag. Meanwhile, Xiaomi recently announced that the Pocophone F1 received another price cut, which means that the device will be much affordable, and extra attractive even if it’s a 2018 smartphone.
Both equipped with different advantages, we put the two handsets inside our own battle arena to see which phone matches your preference. Let’s dive in!
| Device | Pocophone F1 | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
| Dual SIM | Yes, Hybrid | Yes, Nano + Nano |
| Display | 6.18-inch FHD+ IPS (2246 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen, 18.7:9 aspect ratio, 403ppi | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED (2340 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Infinity-U display |
| Dimensions | 155.5mm x 75.3mm x 8.8mm | 158.5mm x 74.7mm x 7.7mm |
| Weight | 180 grams | 166 grams |
| O/S | Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 9.6 (POCO customization) | Android 9.0 Pie with Samsung One UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
| CPU | 64-bit 2.8GHz octa core (4x2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold + 4x1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | 64-bit 2.3GHz octa core (4x2.3GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.7GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Memory | 64GB | 128GB |
| Storage Expansion | up to 256GB | up to 512GB via microSD card, uses dedicated slot |
| Main Camera | 12MP f/1.9 + 5MP f/2.0 with dual-LED flash | 25MP f/1.7 + 5MP f/2.2 + 8MP f/2.2 triple rear cameras with LED flash |
| Front Camera | 20MP f/2.0 | 25MP f/2.0 |
| Radio | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo | Yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| Data | GSM, HSPA, LTE | HSPA+, 4G LTE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | v5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | Type-C | Type-C |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, in-display |
| Face Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000mAh Li-Po, non-removable | 4,000mAh Li-Po, non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 | Yes, 15W fast charging |
| Price | Php13,990 | Php17,990 |
With Pocophone F1’s latest price tag, Xiaomi just made the device more dominant, and up to now, it can still battle out other devices – even those smartphones with higher asking price. The handset is powered by Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor paired with Adreno 630 graphics. And just like the fresher Galaxy A50, the phone also has 6GB of RAM and 4000mAh battery with fast charging solution.
With these offerings, the Poco F1 remains one of the best options for users who are looking for a great overall smartphone. It also proves that consumers don’t have to spend too much bucks just to score a beast device.
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| Samsung Galaxy A50 |
Meanwhile, as what we’ve mentioned earlier, Samsung has become smarter when it comes to its mid-range smartphones. In fact, its Galaxy A50 allowed the brand to redeem its glory.
The device is also a nice go-to smartphone if you’re looking for one now. Compared to Xiaomi’s Poco F1, the Galaxy A50 has a better 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ 2340 x 1080 resolution. It is mounted with a tiny notch, too, dubbed as Infinity-U display.
The handset banks on great photography department, as well, as it sports a triple rear camera setup composed of a 25-megapixel f/1.7 main shooter, 8-megapixel f/2.2 123-degree ultra-wide lens, and a 5-megapixel f/2.2 depth sensor. For selfies, it also offers a larger 25-megapixel f/2.0 snapper.
In addition, the Galaxy A50 is geared with a flashy design and trendy features including its in-display scanner.
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| Pocophone F1 Gets a Price Drop |
Hence, if you’re looking for a fresher smartphone that is loaded with impressive features, then, choose the Samsung Galaxy A50. However, performance and budget-wise, you should consider getting the Pocophone F1.
The Pocophone F1 (6GB/64GB) is now priced at only Php13,990, while you can score the Galaxy A50 for Php17,990.
So, which side are you on? Share your thoughts with us!