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OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord 2T vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) 15Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare OnePlus Nord 2T X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)

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Nord 2T (256GB)} 15 Advantages OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) vs Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+409 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.56" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.72" inches
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+80W2 times
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.
vs25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)1%
Lighter
6.43"vs+6.5"1%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front
Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED
90Hz
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelNord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord 2T 5G CPH2399Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandOnePlusSamsung
Release date5/12/20223/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 159.1 millimeters (2.88 x 6.26 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10+800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User InterfaceOxygenOS 12 / 13One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 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, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°
2MP 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 resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical 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 extras1080p@240fps
Sony IMX766 sensor (back)
Sony IMX615 sensor (front)
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts80W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Gray, Green
• Silicone case included
• Pre-applied screen protection film
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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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