Alcatel Idol 2 (6037) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/19/2021 4:35 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X Alcatel Idol 2 (6037) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS) Compare Alcatel Idol 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.68GB available)	vs	+128GB (102GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+405 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 32MP16 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) SVGA (960x540)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh125% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol 2 Single-sim 6037B, 6037Y	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525M/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Uruguay
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 136 millimeters (2.76 x 5.35 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
RAM memory	1GB	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5.68GB available)	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 6037Y: 900/2100 - 6037B: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	SVGA (960x540)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Chocolate • Oleophobic coating screen • Video stabilizer EIS • HD Sound • HAC: M3 (6037B model) • WiFi display • Java framework	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol 2 (6037)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.373W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)	feature not registered