Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 189 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | Mar 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is ahead on our rating, 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
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, Infinity-O Display | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 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
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm 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
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.89 x 0.34 in) | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 188.8 g (6.66 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | 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
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | 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, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio (unspecified) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|
| Announced | August 4, 2020 | March 17, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 14 | Available. Released March 19, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW or Samsung Galaxy A52 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G — Aug 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW versus Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW or the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 8/10.
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