OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3216
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
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32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB)
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21 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (102GB available) |
| Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
| 120Hz |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2121 (T-Mobile) UltraWideband | Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  USA |   (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/30/2021, Announced: 3/23/2021 | 3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 |
| Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 73.6 x 163.2 millimeters (2.9 x 6.43 in) | 75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | Fluid 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 | 1440x3216 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 526 PPI | 405 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 13 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | 5000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) 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, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78) mmWave (258, 260, 261) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| 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 | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.477mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3.3x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.214mm1/1.56"1.0µmAF 2MP monochrome 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 resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.43" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony IMX689, IMX766. IMX471 sensor | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | 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 | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 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 | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, SBAS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 65W (10V/6.5A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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: Stellar Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green | • Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro UW (128GB) | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.055W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body) |