Google Pixel 5a with 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 5a with 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 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Price | $149 | $120 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,680 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.34 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 189 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Google Pixel 5a with 5G is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.34 inches (161 mm) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | 800 nits (peak) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G Mobile Platform | 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 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Night Sight with astrophotography, Portrait Light, Cinematic Pan | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@30/60/240fps | 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 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, fixed focus | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired fast charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 183 g (6.5 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Aluminum unibody frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | Mostly Black | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 | — |
| IP rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 5a with 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | 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 5a with 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Announced | August 17, 2021 | March 17, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 26 | Available. Released March 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 5a with 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Google Pixel 5a with 5G — 4,680 mAh for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 5a with 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Google Pixel 5a with 5G — 183 g for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 5a with 5G or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Google Pixel 5a with 5G — Aug 2021 for the Google Pixel 5a with 5G versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 5a with 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 5a with 5G 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 8/10.
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