Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A50 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A50 look right and even say Galaxy A50 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy A50 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A50 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A505F, SM-A505FM, SM-A505FN | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A50" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Exynos 9610 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G72 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓9 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy A50's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy A50. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A50 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 9 and up
A Galaxy A50 showing Android older than 9 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A50 or Galaxy A50s?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A50 | Galaxy A50s | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A505F, SM-A505FM | SM-A5070, SM-A507FN |
| Processor | Exynos 9610 | Exynos 9611 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G72 | Mali-G72 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 9 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A50?
A real Samsung Galaxy A50 reports SM-A505F or SM-A505FM or SM-A505FN or SM-A505G. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A50 have?
The Samsung Galaxy A50 runs on the Exynos 9610. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A50 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A50 run?
It came with Android 9. A version older than 9 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A50 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy A50, for free.