Head exposure reference
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Samsung Galaxy A50
The specifications, radiation measurements and practical choices for your phone.
Display6.4 inches
ChipsetExynos 9610 (10nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMA505F
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR · cellular only0.34 W/kg21% of US localized limit
Body SAR · cellular only0.45 W/kg28% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · cellular only0.79 W/kg49% of US localized limit
Head SAR · simultaneous1.12 W/kg70% of US localized limit
Body SAR · simultaneous0.68 W/kg42% of US localized limit
Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.19 W/kg74% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot, cellular only (US) | 0.79 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific source field (US) | 0.79 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | 0.27 W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | 1.39 W/kg |
| FCC ID | A3LSMA505F — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
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Source specifications by category. Regional models, software and availability may differ.
General
| Phone | Samsung Galaxy A50 |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| Announced | 2019, February |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Available. Released 2019, March |
| Price (historical source) | About 250 EUR |
| Model Names | SM-A505F, SM-A505FN, SM-A505GN, SM-A505G, SM-A505FM, SM-A505YN, SM-A505W, SM-A505X |
Display
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Display Test | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
Camera
| Main Camera | Triple Camera: 25 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor |
|---|---|
| Main Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 25 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide) |
| Selfie Camera Features | HDR |
| Selfie Camera Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Battery Test | Endurance rating 98h |
|---|---|
| Charging | Fast battery charging 15W |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | Android 9.0 (Pie) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 9610 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Performance | Basemark X: 19106 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB, 4/6 GB RAM or 64 GB, 4 GB RAM |
| Card Slot | microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| Loudspeaker Test | Voice 68dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 82dB |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 166 g (5.86 oz) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral |
| Build | Front glass, plastic body |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A |
|---|---|
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
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