Samsung A50 price in Ghana, specifications, and review
Samsung has consistently released several Galaxy phones over the past few years to attract all types of users. The Galaxy A-Series comprises of low-cost, mid-range, and high-tech devices available for various consumers. One of the gadgets developed by the company is Samsung A50. It is one of the most beautifully designed phones that come with premium colours and seamless curves on all sides.
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The Samsung A50 is available in a modern white or black, as well as blue or coral. It has a slim body that fits in your hand comfortably and a 3D glasstic back. At 166 grams, the phone is lightweight but in a durable frame. Samsung unveiled the A50 for the entire continent of Africa. That means Ghanaians can buy it from local stores or online. The Samsung A50 price in Ghana ranges from GH₵ 1,000 to GH₵1,450, depending on the store.
Samsung A50 overview
After the release of the Galaxy M10 and M20 in 2019, which seemed to be high-end devices, Samsung turned its attention on producing a budget and mid-range phones for the African market. It brought in several Galaxy editions, including the A10, M30, A30, and A50. While all these three have worked well, the A50 leads the pack because of its impressive string of premium features at pocket-friendly prices.
When opening the Samsung A50 for the first time, you will notice that the company did not go with anything fancy. Instead, the packaging is neat and bundled with the essential items a user needs in a new phone. Inside the box, you will get the phone itself, travel adapter, USB Type-C data cable, earphones, ejection pin, TPU soft case cover, and a user manual and documentation.
The phone has a curved back and light build that provides an excellent in-hand feel when holding it. Its rear panel has a glossy glass finish made from polycarbonate. Samsung tapered the edges to ensure outstanding ergonomics and that users find it easier to operate the device while using one hand. At the bottom edge, you will find the loudspeaker and the charging port, and the SIM tray is on the left side.
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The good news with the Samsung A50 is that it is one of the best high-end budget phones in Ghana. It has a reliable camera, headphone jack, long-lasting battery, and an in-screen fingerprint reader. Its AMOLED display offers excellent quality and the One UI software is unique and also better than what other Android brands have been producing.
The good
- Modern design with premium look and feel
- Excellent battery backup
- Better performance for average users over a prolonged period
- Supports HD streaming
Although the A50 has ergonomic features, it disappoints when it comes to the speaker. The speaker does not produce the best sound for such a high-end phone. Samsung also put a fingerprint sensor on the device. However, the idea of not having it at the back of the phone makes the sensor or reader inaccessible.
The bad
- Not ideal for low-light photography
- Its video resolution may not be the best for high gaming performance
- Is Samsung A50 water-resistant?
As a Galaxy device, it has protection from water, grime, and dirt. It has an IP68 rating, which means it is water-resistant. Thus, it will survive when it falls in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the device will not withstand the water damage. However, do not confuse it with waterproof because it will let in water.
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Samsung Galaxy A50 specifications
The device also features a non-removable, fast charging 15W, Li-Po 4000 mAh battery. It has a fingerprint sensor, Gorilla Glass 3 (Glass front), plastic back, and plastic frame. With all these specs, you can get a high-end phone at a low budget. The average Samsung Galaxy A50 price in Ghana Cedis for 64GB 4GB RAM is GH₵1,450.
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Hardware
The phone also adds more security with the fingerprint sensor. It is a high-tech biometric authentication mechanism that ensures you are the only person that can access the device and unlock it. However, having it on-screen instead of the back of the device makes it inaccessible.
Other useful hardware features on the phone include an Octa-core processor to allow for smooth multitasking, 64GB internal memory to keep up with regular recording and storage of files, and 4GB RAM to accomplish demanding tasks at once.
Design
The A50 comes in a premium design with amazing colours. It only weighs 166 grams and measures 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm. You can get it in a variety of colours, including coral, blue, black, or white. Because of its weight and measurements, it is comfortable to hold in your hand. Furthermore, its 3D glasstic back, smooth, and seamless curves make it look sleek.
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Display
The A50 comes with a screen size of 6.4 inches and a Super AMOLED Infinity-U display. Due to its large display, it covers the device from one edge to another and makes the screen brighter with vibrant colours. However, the display isn't as big as what you will find in the Galaxy A51. Despite this, when you add the FHD+ resolution, the A50 becomes a useful gadget for taking videos or streaming.
Processor, storage, and performance
As noted, the A50 comes with an Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) processor and 64GB or 128GB storage with a MicroSD slot that you can expand up to 512GB. The Oca-core offers better performance for people that want to multitask on their devices. That means it can handle heavy tasks such as playing video games or running intensive applications that require a lot of resources. However, the processor tends to drain the battery faster.
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With 64GB or 128GB of internal storage, space is enough to save hundreds if not thousands of files. You can also install as many apps as possible, which can run at the same time and not feel the phone lagging. Even with many applications taking advantage of local caching to save on your data usage, you will remain with more space to store additional files. And if you use the SD card to expand the storage to 512GB, you will never run out of space using the A50.
Battery
The phone has a long-lasting 4000 mAh battery. Given the size of the screen, device resolution, processor, and software optimisation expect the battery to last for at least four hours of continuous usage on a full charge. For moderate usage, it will last for eight hours. But if you do not use it at all such that it only draws 1 mA of power, expect it to last for 4,000 hours.
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Speaker and call quality
The A50 only has a single loudspeaker at the bottom. While it works well when it comes to loudness, its output is inadequate. It also does not work well in the high frequency. In general, the phone has a better call quality because of the loud sound, but it is not rich or clean as you may want.
Software
The Samsung Galaxy A50 comes with Android 9.0 (Pie). It is also upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0. Android 9.0 OS is useful for the device because it launches applications faster and uses less memory.
OS and features
The OS is easier to use because it suggests the apps you would like to open and helps to optimise the CPU to improve battery performance. It has many features, including gesture-based navigation system instead of the standard Back, Home, and Recent buttons, adaptive battery and brightness, and screenshot shortcut. However, it suffers from a few performance issues. The advantage is you can upgrade to Android 10 and enjoy new features.
Samsung Galaxy A50 camera review, video, and image quality
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The three cameras on the device help to capture your moments in various lighting. You will get crisp shots during the day or more light and less noise during the night. Either way, the cameras ensure sharp detail whenever you are taking photos.
With 1080p for video resolution, it works well by showing the entire frame in one frame instead of splitting it up. Although this requires a lot of computing power, it allows for sharper images and live streaming. However, 30fps makes it less cinematic.
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Samsung A50 reviews
With the introduction of the Samsung A50, people have had mixed reviews about the device. While it is generally a good device, there are some aspects of it that aren't impressive. Here is what others are saying about it:
PCMAG - The Samsung Galaxy A50 offers a handsome design and decent midrange specs, but it's not quite enough to compete with the Google Pixel 3a.
ConsumerReports - This isn't a top-of-the-line device, but it may meet the needs of many bargain hunters.
AndroidAuthority - Between the versatile cameras, bloat-free software and rather good gaming performance, the phone will more than suffice for most prospective users. The Samsung Galaxy A50 does it all while offering an excellent user experience.
Verdict
If you want a mid-range or budget phone in Ghana, the Samsung A50 is worth considering. It has a modern design, high-quality AMOLED display, and UI software that is better than what many devices offer. Furthermore, you will like its battery backup, which can last for many hours on a full charge. When it comes to performance, the device does not lag and will launch applications faster. Just make sure to get the original Samsung device while shopping to avoid falling for an inferior device.
The Samsung A50 is one of the best mid-range devices with excellent looks. With its large display, better camera quality, and improved battery life, you can do more with it without worrying about recharging. Its fingerprint sensor makes it secure, and its Octa-core processor enables it to provide faster performance.
As reported by Yen.com.gh, Tecno Mobile has launched a range of interesting smartphones in Ghana. The devices range from flagship phones with large displays and awesome cameras that crisp images to the low-budget devices.
If you are interested in a smartphone, the list of latest Tecno smartphones listed by Yen will come in handy. Whether you want a phone for less than GH₵ 500 or a quality phone in the GH₵ 1,000 bracket, you’ll definitely find something worth your money.
Source: YEN.com.gh
