Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52, 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 |
|---|
| Price | $320 | $78 |
| 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 | — | 90 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 is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A52 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 95.7 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 101.0 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~413 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| 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 SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (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 (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 618 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| 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 | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
| 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@30/120fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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 (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 168 g (5G Sub-6); 171 g (5G Sub-6 and mmWave) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| 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) |
| Protection | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| 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 | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, September 30 | 2021, March |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, November 05 | Available. Released 2021, March 26 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52?
Samsung Galaxy A52 — 3,885 mAh for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A52.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52?
Samsung Galaxy A52 — 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A52.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52?
Google Pixel 4a 5G — 168 g for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A52.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4a 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52?
Samsung Galaxy A52 — Sep 2020 for the Google Pixel 4a 5G versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52.
Is the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A52 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4a 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A52 8/10.
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