Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2021 4:22 AM, updated: 9/15/2021 5:27 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 12 XSamsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)14Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

17PointsApple iPhone 12 (64GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X

Specifications Compare Models

6.1"
AMOLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)

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14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	17 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (102GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (49GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.5"7% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 32MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use	vs	2100000 apps (App Store)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh60% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2815 mAh
+25W25% 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	20W
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+3.1Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)15% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1170x2532 pixels14% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+457 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G NRAdvantage The 5G NR network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G NR) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Model	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone 12 (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)	iPhone 12 A2172, A2402, A2403, A2404
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	March, 2021	October, 2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Operating system	Android 11	iOS 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	iOS 15
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8nm)	64bit - Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2Ghz Dual-Core Kryo 570 1.8Ghz Hexa-Core Kryo 570	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 3.1Ghz Dual-Core Firestorm 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Icestorm
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619	Apple GPU MP4
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (49GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
Display	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield
Display features	120Hz, 800 nits	60Hz, 625 nits, Dolby Vision/HDR10
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum download/upload	2000/1024 Mbps	5000/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2172 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2402 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2403, A2404 versions: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	A2172 version: Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261) A2402, A2403, A2404 versions: Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123º1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.4120º13mm1/3.6"
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock
Other features	- Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue - One UI 3.1 - 2 stereo speakers - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue - Oleophobic coating screen - Face ID - Dolby Atmos - Dolby Digital Plus - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) - WiFi hotspot AnTuTu: 568674 (v8) Geekbench: 4067 (v5.1) GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2815 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Fast battery charging	20W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Talk time autonomy	2100 minutes \| 35 hours \| 1.5 days	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Apple iPhone 12 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.055W/kg (head) \| 1.42W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head) \| 0.99W/kg (body)