OnePlus Nord (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)

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

4/20/2021 2:03 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X OnePlus Nord (256GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) Compare OnePlus Nord X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (256GB)

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!

13 Advantages OnePlus Nord (256GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+409 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 32MP
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+30W20% 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
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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
6.44"	vs	+6.5"1% Larger screen
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP37% Higher resolution main camera
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 11	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4115 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

UFS 2.1

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED

90Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.44" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 14
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-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 controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
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)	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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	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	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro 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)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	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	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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 Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
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 Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) 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
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)
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)