Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 6:59 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 8:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5230
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Honor 400 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)

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!

18 Advantages Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1080x2412 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 108MP + 5MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+1/1.67" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5230 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+35W40% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
394 PPI	vs	+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% 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) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP65 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Honor 400 Lite ABR-NX1, ABR-N31C1	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2025, Announced: 4/3/2025	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 161 millimeters (2.94 x 6.34 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	3500nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	MagicOS 9	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	IMG BXM-8-256 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 400412 (v10)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 108 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	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
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	feature not registered	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5230 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	35W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Velvet Black, Grey, Marrs Green	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX1 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)