Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Samsung Galaxy A50 (2019) runs on the Exynos 9610, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads — 29/100 vs 14/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y77 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y77 (China) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A50 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 194g).

The Vivo Y77 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 15
Battery 12
Design 92
Value for money 86
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50 better?
  • Lighter: 166g vs 194g

  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50 vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Vivo Y77 (China) scores 15 points higher (29/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A50: The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A50 Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor Exynos 9610 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 352871
Geekbench Single 370
Geekbench Multi 1021
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2388
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 25 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
NFC yes no
Dimensions 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 166 g 194 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 25MP
15
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A50
$350
Vivo Y77 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) is a bit better (24/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50 (39/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (92/100 vs 57/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Vivo Y77 (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A50 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50 and the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50 or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Vivo Y77 (China) leads on camera score (24/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50 over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy A50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.