Samsung Galaxy A52
#1135
Samsung Galaxy A72
#1129Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A72
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
53.254.2
Display
84.584.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.875.8
Overall
65.765.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 both feature a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic frame and back, but the A72 is slightly larger and heavier.
- Both devices have a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, though the A72 has a marginally larger 6.7-inch screen compared to the A52's 6.5 inches.
- Performance-wise, they share the same Snapdragon 720G chipset and RAM options, ensuring similar processing capabilities.
- Camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 64 MP main sensor and 4K video recording, but the A72 includes an additional telephoto lens for enhanced versatility.
- The A72 also boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery, while the A52 has a 4500 mAh capacity.
- Both run on Android 11, with the A52 upgradable to Android 14 and the A72 to Android 12, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A72
General
Release Date
2021, March 17
2021, March 17
Announced
2021, March 17
2021, March 17
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A52 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy A52 4G
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 618
Adreno 618
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 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)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, 50% in 30 min
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm (6.50 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
189 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes