Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy A50s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 355,351).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50s better?
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1107
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 169g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 22/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A50s and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy A50s by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A50s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (89/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (77/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy A50s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.