The Lenovo Z6 Youth and Samsung Galaxy A50s represent a fascinating intersection of value and features in the mid-range smartphone market. Both devices aimed to deliver a compelling experience without breaking the bank, but they took different approaches to achieving this. This comparison dissects their core components to determine which phone offers the most for your money.
🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing consistent performance and a slightly more refined software experience, the Samsung Galaxy A50s emerges as the better choice. While both phones share 15W charging, the Exynos 9611’s CPU architecture provides a noticeable edge in multi-tasking and demanding applications, offsetting the Snapdragon 710’s efficiency.
| Network |
|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| | CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA | - |
| Launch |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, May. Released 2019, May | 2019, August 22. Released 2019, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body |
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| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 156.6 x 74.3 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 2.93 x 0.31 in) | 158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.93 x 0.30 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 164 g (5.78 oz) | 169 g (5.96 oz) |
| Display |
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 97.4 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, HDR10 | Super AMOLED |
| Platform |
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm) | Exynos 9611 (10 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), ZUI 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Memory |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| | - | UFS 2.1 |
| Main Camera |
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Triple | 16 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera |
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms |
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| | - | ANT+ |
| Battery |
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| Charging | 15W wired | 15W wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4050 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc |
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| Colors | Red, Green | Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 |
| Models | L38111 | SM-A507F, SM-A507FN, SM-A5070 |
| Price | About 160 EUR | About 290 EUR |
| SAR EU | - | 0.43 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body) |
| Tests |
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| Performance | - |
AnTuTu: 154761 (v7)
GeekBench: 5295 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 9.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Lenovo Z6 Youth
- Potentially lower price point
- Efficient Snapdragon 710 chipset
- Lightweight design (likely)
- Less powerful CPU compared to Exynos 9611
- Likely less refined software experience
- Potentially shorter software support
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- More powerful Exynos 9611 processor
- Likely Super AMOLED display for vibrant visuals
- Established brand reputation and software support
- Potentially higher price
- Exynos 9611 may run slightly warmer under load
- Samsung’s software can include bloatware
Display Comparison
Neither Lenovo nor Samsung provided display specs beyond resolution in the source data. However, given the A50s’s positioning, it likely features a Super AMOLED panel, known for vibrant colors and deep blacks, a significant advantage over the Z6 Youth’s likely IPS LCD. The A50s likely benefits from better outdoor visibility due to AMOLED’s higher peak brightness capabilities. Bezels are expected to be comparable, typical of this price bracket.
Camera Comparison
Without detailed sensor information, a direct comparison is limited. However, Samsung’s image processing algorithms are generally more sophisticated, potentially leading to better dynamic range and color accuracy in the A50s. The A50s likely benefits from more advanced scene optimization. The presence of a dedicated Night Mode on the A50s, a common Samsung feature, suggests superior low-light performance. The Z6 Youth’s camera system is likely more basic, focusing on providing acceptable results in good lighting conditions.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Samsung Galaxy A50s utilizes the Exynos 9611, featuring a Cortex-A73 based CPU clocked up to 2.3 GHz. This architecture prioritizes raw processing power, making it better suited for demanding tasks. The Lenovo Z6 Youth’s Snapdragon 710, while efficient with its 10nm process, employs Kryo 360 cores peaking at 2.2 GHz. While the SD710 is a capable chip, the A73 cores in the Exynos 9611 offer a performance advantage in CPU-intensive workloads. Both utilize 10nm fabrication, but the architectural differences favor the Exynos in sustained performance.
Battery Life
Both devices are equipped with 15W wired charging, meaning charging times will be comparable – approximately 2-2.5 hours for a full charge. While battery capacity isn’t specified, the Exynos 9611’s slightly higher power consumption may be offset by Samsung’s software optimizations. Real-world battery life will depend heavily on usage patterns, but the A50s’s more efficient software and potentially larger battery (based on market trends) could provide a slight edge.
Buying Guide
Buy the Lenovo Z6 Youth if you need a highly affordable device for basic tasks like calling, texting, and light social media use, and are comfortable with potentially less frequent software updates. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A50s if you prefer a more powerful processor for smoother multitasking, a more established brand reputation, and a potentially longer software support lifecycle, even if it means a slightly higher initial investment.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Does the Exynos 9611 in the Galaxy A50s tend to overheat during prolonged gaming sessions?
While the Exynos 9611 is a capable processor, it can exhibit some thermal throttling under sustained heavy load, such as extended gaming. However, Samsung’s software optimizations generally mitigate this, preventing significant performance drops. The Snapdragon 710 in the Z6 Youth is more efficient, but also less powerful, meaning it may not reach the same thermal limits but also won't deliver the same peak performance.
❓ Is the 2MP macro camera on either phone actually useful for taking detailed close-up photos?
Generally, 2MP macro cameras on phones in this price range offer limited detail and image quality. They are often included as a marketing feature rather than providing a genuinely useful photographic experience. Expect soft images and limited dynamic range. The primary camera on either device will likely produce better results even when zoomed in.
❓ Can the Samsung Galaxy A50s reliably maintain 60fps in popular games like PUBG Mobile?
The Exynos 9611 in the Galaxy A50s should be capable of maintaining 60fps in PUBG Mobile at medium graphics settings. However, achieving consistently smooth frame rates at higher settings may require reducing the graphics quality. The Snapdragon 710 in the Z6 Youth will likely require lower settings to achieve a similar frame rate.
