Samsung Galaxy A52
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Product Overview
Samsung Galaxy A52 is an affordable alternative to the South Korean company's 2021 Galaxy S21: Fronted with a 6.5-inch FHD+ OLED display, the A52 has a design similar to that of the S21 / S21 Plus, trading compromises with additional features.
In terms of compromises, the A52 has a slower processor, a lower IP rating (IP67 rather than IP68), a lower display refresh rate at 90Hz, a downgrade of USB-C to 2.0, and a omission of WiFi 6 in favor of WiFi 5.
On the other hand, it adds a fourth camera in the back, upgrades the selfie camera to 32MP, and keeps the microSD card support.
The A52 is available with either LTE or 5G.
Alongside the Galaxy A52, Samsung also introduced the Galaxy A72, which is to the A52 as S21 Plus to S21.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Beautiful 6.5-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Long battery life
- Good cameras
Cons
- Mediocre camera performance
- Not the best value for money
What external reviewers found
External score 69%
Pros
- Great 120Hz display
- Good camera performance
- Solid performance
Cons
- Poor camera performance
- Lackluster performance
- No IP rating
- No 5G support
- No wireless charging
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Specifications
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Galaxy A52 5G has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G octa-core chip. It's great for games, with both Asphalt 9: Legends and Genshin Impact playing very well. Battery life from the 4,500mAh cell has been very good, with two days easily achievable with normal use. Charging is wired only at Samsung's fastest 25W speeds.
Pros
- Great battery life
- Water resistance
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Cons
- No microSD card slot
- No wireless charging
gizmodo[2]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Galaxy A52 can keep pace with the overall image quality you get from a Pixel 4a 5G. The main area where the A52 falls a bit short is in very low-light environments. The A52's biggest weakness may be its lack of personality, because you don't get any other color options to choose from.
Pros
- Beautiful OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Solid battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No headphone jack
- No microSD card slot
gsmarena[3]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)Xiaomi's Poco X3 is a great way to save some money compared to the Galaxy A52. Samsung has managed to step up its mid-ranger game quite impressively this year. The new Galaxy A72 and A52 pack-in a lot of value with a feature-set closet to flagship-territory.
Pros
- 90Hz AMOLED display
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Good battery life
Cons
- No IP rating
- No stereo speakers
nextpit[4]
Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)The main and wide-angle cameras in the Galaxy A52 5G left me buzzing with positive feelings. Samsung never fails to impress me with its top-notch portrait mode for non-human subjects. The 4,500 mAh battery can be recharged using a 25 W charger via Quick-Charging. There is no wireless charging support.
Pros
- Super-fast 5G
- Excellent camera performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto lens
notebookcheck[5]
Reviewer score 59% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is another device in the Galaxy A series. It comes with major improvements, such as an IP certification, which make the Galaxy smartphone more competitive in this price range. The display has also been significantly improved. Now it is brighter, more colour-accurate and supports HDR10+. The main 64-MP camera still needs some work, though it is still good enough for taking casual photographs.
Pros
- Fast UFS 2.1 storage
- Bright 120-Hz display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Mediocre camera performance
- No wireless charging
pcmag[6]
Reviewer score 56% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G lags behind the Google Pixel 4a 5G and even the Moto G Stylus 5G. There's a slight but noticeable hesitation when opening apps and swiping between screens. Gameplay is acceptable, and the Advanced Game Booster makes a noticeable difference. If you purchase the phone through a carrier, there's a good chance you'll see bloatware.
Pros
- Gorgeous AMOLED display
- Beautiful 120Hz display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Lackluster performance
- Sluggish fingerprint sensor
techradar[7]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Galaxy A52 5G is designed to have a solid build without the bells and whistles you'll find on flagship smartphones. It doesn't feel as premium as Samsung's top-end phones, but it feels durable enough in the hand that we didn't dislike the smartphone's build. The phone comes in four colors, and two of them are particularly bold and bright. There's an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor doing the heavy lifting here, but we've yet to use the phone enough to comment on what it's capable of doing.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- 120Hz display
- Good battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No microSD card slot
theverge[8]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Galaxy A52 5G has a 64-megapixel main camera and a 16- megapixel selfie camera. The camera is capable of capturing lots of fine detail in good lighting, and it even does well in dim to very low-light conditions. Samsung has invested in hardware in all the right places: the 120Hz screen makes for an elevated user experience.
Pros
- Fast 120Hz refresh rate display
- Good battery life
- Good camera performance
Cons
- Fussy fingerprint sensor
- No wireless charging
tomsguide[9]
Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Galaxy A52 5G has a 64MP camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. It's powered by a mid-range Snapdragon 750G chip and 6GB of RAM. Samsung's One UI 3.0 built on top of Android 11 doesn't appeal to me much. The Google Pixel 4a 5G remains the better choice for the money.
Pros
- Solid performance
- 120Hz refresh rate display
- Good battery life
Cons
- Poor camera performance
- No wireless charging
trustedreviews[10]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is an easy recommendation if you’re not bowled over by the flashier flagships and their high prices. It has a good camera, snappy 5G chipset and a lovely 120Hz display. There is competition though, with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro lacking 5G but offering a great camera at £100 less.
Pros
- Great 120Hz display
- Great camera
- Good battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
wired[11]
Reviewer score 56% (normalized by Neofiliac)400- x 1,080-pixel resolution, while also being wonderfully bright and colorful. With dual speakers that also sound pretty good, I didn't mind catching up on Star Wars: The Bad Batch on this device before bed. The large 4,500-mAh battery cell won't give you any cause for concern.
Pros
- IP67 water-resistance
- Solid performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No MicroSD card slot
References
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Buy this phone. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G Gives You the Most Phone for Your Money. [gizmodo].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 review. [gsmarena].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Solid mid-range option for the long term. [nextpit].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Smartphone Review - Another chapter in a success story. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review. [techradar].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: a midrange phone that will last. [theverge].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Flagship features for less. [tomsguide].
- ^ Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Review. [trustedreviews].
- ^ Review: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. [wired].
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