Overall Score
68.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#751)68.3
Performance(#1238)70.8
Camera(#466)53.2
Display(#642)88.5
Battery(#2838)55.5
Build(#1586)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 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 back.
- Its 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 128GB or 256GB of storage paired with 4GB to 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, and two additional 5 MP sensors for macro and depth, capable of recording 4K video.
- A 32 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
- The 4500 mAh battery supports 25W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 11 with an upgrade path to Android 14 and One UI 6.1, it offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.
- The device features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack, enhancing its multimedia capabilities.
- Available in multiple colors, the Galaxy A52 5G combines style with functionality.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 17
Announced2021, March 17
DescriptionNot to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A52
Display
Size6.5"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera32 MP
Front Camera Details32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details25W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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 back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
OS VersionAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes