Overall Score
68.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#815)68.6
Performance(#1699)83.7
Camera(#661)92.0
Display(#1293)83.2
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#1694)72.6
Connectivity(#2374)62.7
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A52
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A52 features a sleek design with dimensions of 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 189 grams, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic frame and back.
- Its 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 800 nits, providing vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 64 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, and two 5 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 32 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- A 4500 mAh battery supports 25W fast charging, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 11 with an upgrade path to Android 14 and One UI 6.1, it offers a user-friendly experience.
- Additional features include stereo speakers and a headphone jack, enhancing audio quality.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Awesome Black and Awesome Blue.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 17
Announced2021, March 17
DescriptionNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A52 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy A52 4G
Display
Size6.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✓
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight189 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass