Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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

12/1/2021 6:37 PM, updated: 2/27/2023 2:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 XSamsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

01PointSamsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster

52 Common items in both devices

128GB (102GB available)

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

189 grams (6.62 ounces)

8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

+45 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Model	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (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 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (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)	405 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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 (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	3000/1024 Mbps	600/100 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 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/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 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, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" 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@60fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	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/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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)	0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)