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Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) 04Points
6.3"
IPS

1080x2280

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto G8 Plus X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1) vs Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
+400 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)9%
Lighter
9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)23%
Thinner
LTPS IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
6.3"vs+6.7"6%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 25MPvs+(front) 32MP28%
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 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+25W67%
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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
ModelMoto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G8 Plus XT2019, Motorola TrinketGalaxy M52 5G SM-M526BR/Dual-SIM 128GB+8GB RAM
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)India
(Europe), (Global, International), India
PhilippinesIndonesiaIsraelMalaysiaSingaporeThailandVietnam
Philippines, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date10/24/201910/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021
Depth9.09 millimeters (0.36 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.83 x 158.35 millimeters (2.99 x 6.23 in)76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6.3" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2280 pixels (19:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 504424 (v9)
Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.22.0um14mm117°
5MP depth f/2.21.12um
(triple camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro 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/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.9µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)48 hours (2 days)
Standby328 hours (13.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Cosmic Blue, Crystal Pink
• Silicone case included
• Dolby sound
• Dedicated action cam
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G8 Plus (XT2019-1)Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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