Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Price | $320 | $120 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,885 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 189 g |
| Released | Sep 2020 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4a 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits (peak) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | — |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3885 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 x 74 x 8.2 mm (Sub-6) or 8.5 mm (Sub-6 and mmWave) | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | 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, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | FM Radio (unspecified) |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | March 17, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Available. Released March 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G — 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 8/10.
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