Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 2:19 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X Realme 14 (256GB/8GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB) Compare Realme 14 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? Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)

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12 Advantages Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)12% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+6.67"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 14
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+6000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+45W80% 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP67 certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)4% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
395 PPI	vs	+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 50MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP72% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 16MP	vs	+(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
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (222GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Other model names	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B Single-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	3/27/2025	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	Realme UI 6.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 810 (895MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)	AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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 network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
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, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	50 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
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	24mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 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	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	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
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 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: Silver, Titanium, Pink	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 14 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B 256GB)
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)