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LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between LG Velvet 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) 16Points
6.8"
POLED

1080x2460

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare LG Velvet 5G X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)

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Velvet 5G (G900EM)} 16 Advantages LG Velvet 5G (G900EM) vs Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1080x2460 pixels2%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+6.8"5%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP67 certified
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
395 PPIvs+405 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP41%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 16MPvs+(front) 32MP101%
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 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4300 mAhvs+4500 mAh5%
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.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

33 Common items in both devices
128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelVelvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesLG Velvet 5G G900EM, LMG900EM, LM-G900EMGalaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South AfricaAngolaMozambique
South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
BrandLGSamsung
Release date5/15/2020, Announced: 5/7/20203/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 167.08 millimeters (2.92 x 6.58 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 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 Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User InterfaceLG UXOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 297372 (v8)
Geekbench: 1905 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (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 networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 40, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°15mm1/4.0"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length29mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
DTS:X 3D
Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C SlimPort®USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging9W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Not supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, White, Sunset, Green, Red, Pink
• Detachable LG Dual-Screen (optional)
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Velvet 5G (G900EM)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)
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