Nokia G400 vs Samsung Galaxy A50

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G400 leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G400 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia G400 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 352,871); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 198g).

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 25
Display 51
Camera 22
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money 2
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 352871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 370
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1021
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (41/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 198g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia G400 scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 leads (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 leads (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (83/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 Samsung Galaxy A50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Exynos 9610
AnTuTu 477542 352871
Geekbench Single 746 370
Geekbench Multi 1816 1021
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 20W
Main camera 48 MP 25 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 25 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 12
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm
Weight 198 g 166 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
22
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A50 Exynos 9610
31/100 -35.3%
352871 AnTuTu

Nokia G400 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 35.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (41/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (66/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 is a bit better (33/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia G400 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (43/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Nokia G400 (83/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Nokia G400 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Nokia G400 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Nokia G400 leads on performance (41/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for everyday use.