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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.5 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB)
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

6.1

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 69%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

7.6

Camera

15%

6.4

Display

15%

5.4

Battery

10%

4.2

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

7.4

Design

6.1
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 8 points, which is higher than 75.3% of smartphones.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.5

Price

7.0
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor which is faster than processors in 51.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 82.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.5 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.5 inches which is smaller than the screens of 80% of smartphones and equal to those of 3.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
405 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 405 ppi which is higher than that of 64.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.5% of smartphones and equal to those in 5.9% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
97 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 97 min which is slower than 83.7% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.2% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
159.9 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 159.9 mm which is shorter than 80.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
75.1 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.1 mm which is narrower than 66.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
189 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 189 g which is lighter than 68% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
95,400 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 95,400 cm³ which is smaller than 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (111 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    111 vs 99.5
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • 2.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.21 vs 8.000).
    8.21 vs 8
  • 47.8% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.04 vs 5.4).
    8.04 vs 5.44
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Supports ANT+
    This smartphone supports ANT+ technology, the average smartphone does not. 6% of smartphones are ANT+ compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 2.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (405 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    405 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 19.2% higher screen brightness
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (787 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    787 nits vs 660 nits
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (111 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    111 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1 m vs 0 m
  • 3.7 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (159.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    159.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.7% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (189 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    189 g vs 196.2 g
  • 2.5% higher French repairability index
    This smartphone has a higher French repairability index score than the average smartphone (8.2 vs 8). The average score is 8.
    8.2 vs 8
  • 0.9 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.1 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.1 mm vs 76 mm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 35 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (97 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    97 min vs 62 min
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.34
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£380 vs £260).
    £380 vs £260
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 64.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,103 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,103 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 72.8% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (333 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    333 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% less L2 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (512 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    512 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 35.1% lower PassMark single-core benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average smartphone (641 vs 988). The average smartphone scores 988 for single-core performance.
    641 vs 988
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 23.6% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1935 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,935 vs 2,533
  • 15.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (796 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    796 vs 942
  • 25% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (3072 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    3,072 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 0.17 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.5 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 200 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    800 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 106.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (787 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    787 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 35 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (97 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    97 min vs 62 min
  • 10% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4500 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China

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androidheadlines.com
05/05/2021
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tomsguide.com
26/08/2021
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consumerreports.org
02/02/2026
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androidcentral.com
28/04/2021
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engadget.com
30/04/2021
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Engadget: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: Can just 'good' be good enough?
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xda-developers.com
02/06/2021
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review: The King of Budget 5G Phones in 2021
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cnet.com
23/07/2021
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CNET: Galaxy A52 5G review: Samsung's best budget phone with flagship features
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pcmag.com
30/06/2021
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techradar.com
28/05/2021
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wired.com
19/06/2021
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journaldugeek.com
21/04/2020
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presse-citron.net
23/01/2026
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Samsung Galaxy A52 Review: The Perfect 5G Smartphone?
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phonandroid.com
21/04/2009
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lesnumeriques.com
21/04/2014
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: An attractive mid-range phone, despite a disappointing camera
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tweakers.net
28/04/2021
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Samsung Galaxy A52 Review - A deserved bestseller
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consumentenbond.nl
19/03/2021
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itdaily.be
29/12/2021
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smartphonica.nl
21/04/2021
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fwd.nl
14/04/2021
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galaxyclub.nl
01/04/2021
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent, bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display (often considered the best feature for the price)
  • Good main camera performance with optical image stabilization (OIS) in good lighting conditions
  • Long-lasting battery life, often reliable for a full day or more of use
  • IP67 water and dust resistance, a rare feature in its price range
  • Guaranteed long software support (three generations of Android OS updates and four years of security updates)
  • Inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable microSD storage, features often missing from flagships
  • Solid and durable build quality despite a plastic back, which many users find acceptable for the price
  • 5G connectivity for future-proofing
  • Good stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Slow and often inaccurate in-screen optical fingerprint sensor
  • Performance can be sluggish or stuttery, especially with intensive tasks like 3D gaming or when launching the camera
  • Lack of wireless charging support
  • Mediocre secondary cameras (macro and depth sensors) that offer limited practical use
  • Slow fast charging compared to competitors (only a 15W charger in the box, despite supporting 25W input)
  • Preinstalled duplicate apps and bloatware
  • Low-light photo and video quality is not as strong as some competitors like the Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • No telephoto camera lens, resulting in poor zoom quality

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (6GB + 128GB) is a well-rounded mid-range smartphone known for bringing premium features like a vibrant 6.5-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display and IP67 water and dust resistance to a lower price point. Key specifications include a Snapdragon 750G processor, a versatile 64MP main quad-camera system with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 4,500mAh battery, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and expandable storage via a microSD card slot. Main pros are its excellent display, solid battery life (lasting over a day with moderate use), reliable main camera performance, guaranteed software updates (three OS generations and four years of security patches), and useful extras like stereo speakers. Cons include occasionally sluggish performance compared to some competitors in the same price range, a slow and inconsistent in-display fingerprint sensor, the inclusion of only a 15W charger in the box despite supporting 25W fast charging, and mediocre quality from the macro and depth cameras.

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