Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Price | $78 | $97 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 189 g | 189 g |
| Released | Mar 2021 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is ahead on refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A52 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 101.0 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | Eye Comfort Shield |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 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, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 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) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, March | August 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 26 | Released September 2021 |
| OS | — | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A52 or Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A52 versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A52 or Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G — Mar 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52 versus Sep 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A52 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G 8/10.
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