LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G8 ThinQ vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/1/2021 6:37 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
POLED

1440x3120

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare LG G8 ThinQ 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? LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)

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!

15 Advantages LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x3120 pixels73% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+563 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP67 certified
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"	vs	+6.5"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches51% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3500 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21W	vs	+25W19% 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.
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Verizon LG G8 ThinQ LMG820UMB, LM-G820UMB	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/11/2019, Announced: 2/24/2019	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.882 x 151.892 millimeters (2.83 x 5.98 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	167 grams (5.85 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	563 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 Always-On Display	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	LG UX 8.0 / 9.0 / 10 / 11	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 331537 (v7), 362730 (v8) Geekbench: 10735 (v4.4), 2700 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (46, 48)	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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/1.91/3.1"16mm1.0µmFF	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF f/1.4	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/192kHz DTS:X	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	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
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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	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
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	21W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	9W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	412 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Aurora Black, Platinum Gray	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G8 ThinQ (G820UMB)	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)