Samsung Galaxy A50 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
Price of Samsung Galaxy A50 in South Africa as of Mar 2026.
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Detailed Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a budget-friendly smartphone that packs a punch. With its stunning Super AMOLED display and slim design, this phone is a treat for the eyes. The powerful Exynos 9610 chipset ensures smooth performance, making multitasking a breeze. Capture your favorite moments with the triple camera setup, including a 25MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and 5MP depth sensor. The 4,000mAh battery keeps you powered up all day, and the 15W fast charging feature ensures you're back in action quickly. Available in a range of colors and variants, the Samsung Galaxy A50 offers excellent value for its price, making it a top contender in the budget smartphone market.
Versions: SM-A505F/DS, SM-A505FN/DS (Global); SM-A505GN/DS (APAC), SM-A505FM/DS (Russia), SM-A505YN (AU/NZ), SM-A505W (Canada); SM-A505GT/DS (Brazil); SM-A505U1 (USA unlocked); SM-A505U (USA); SM-A505G/DS (LATAM)
- Network
Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Launch
Announced: 2019, February 25
Status: Available. Released 2019, March 18
- Body
Dimensions: 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight: 166 g (5.86 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display
Type: Super AMOLED
Size: 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Platform
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.0
Chipset: Exynos 9610 (10nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
- Memory
Card slot - microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM - : UFS 2.1
- Main Camera
Triple: 25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie camera
Single: 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Features: HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps
- Sound
Loudspeaker : Yes
3.5mm jack : Yes
- Comms
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC: Yes (market dependent)
Radio: FM radio
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Features
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - : ANT+
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
- Battery
Type: Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 15W wired
- Misc
Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
Models: SM-A505F, SM-A505FN, SM-A505GN, SM-A505G, SM-A505FM, SM-A505YN, SM-A505W, SM-A505X, SM-A505U, SM-A505GT, SM-A505U1, SM-A505G, SM-A505N, SM-S506DL
SAR: 1.31 W/kg (head) - - 0.58 W/kg (body) - -
SAR EU: 0.27 W/kg (head) - - 1.39 W/kg (body) - -
Price: About 270 EUR
- Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 144574 (v7)
GeekBench: 5396 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 8fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) -
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Camera: Photo / Video Loudspeaker: Voice 68dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 82dB Audio quality: Noise -93.4dB / Crosstalk -92.3dB Battery (old): Endurance rating 98hFrequently Asked Questions
The Samsung Galaxy A50 was officially Released 2019, March 18.The starting retail price for the Samsung Galaxy A50 in South Africa is currently za ZAR4500. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR6300.It features a vibrant 6.4" display outputting a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels.The primary shooter is a 25 megapixel setup, capable of recording video at 1080p quality.The device is powered by a reliable 4000 mAh Li-Po battery to keep you connected all day.
