Nokia G60 vs Samsung Galaxy A50
The Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610; launch prices were $329 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G60 leads — 43/100 vs 31/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G60 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Nokia G60 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 365,008); the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Samsung Galaxy A50
What makes Nokia G60 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 365008
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1021
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $350
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 190g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Samsung Galaxy A50, the Nokia G60 scores 12 points higher (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 leads (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 leads (32/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia G60 — 22/100, Samsung Galaxy A50 — 0/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (83/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G60 | Samsung Galaxy A50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Exynos 9610 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 365008 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1021 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP52 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A50
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
Nokia G60
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G60 and Samsung Galaxy A50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G60 leads Samsung Galaxy A50 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia G60 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (46/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G60 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (66/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G60 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (83/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G60 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G60 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G60 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A50?
The Nokia G60 leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G60 over the Samsung Galaxy A50?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A50 (83/100 vs 59/100).