Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB) vs HTC U11 Life (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs HTC U11 Life phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2021 10:51 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:30 AM

Compare HTC U11 Life X Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points HTC U11 Life (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
SLCD5

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	vs	4 Advantages HTC U11 Life (64GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (54GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 5
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"25% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+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
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+142 grams (4.97 ounces)33% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner
405 PPI	vs	+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	U11 Life (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B/Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)	HTC U11 Life Global version 4GB RAM, HTC Ocean Life
Country or region available	(Europe), Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	12/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	72.9 x 149.09 millimeters (2.87 x 5.87 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super LCD 5
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	600/75 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 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 Cat11 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,17,13,28,20,66)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
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 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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
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, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	670 hours (27.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (64GB)
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: Black, Sapphire Blue, Ice White • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Plastic case included • Amazon Alexa • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion • VoLTE • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	HTC U11 Life (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)	feature not registered