Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play 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 Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6.01"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(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 9.0 Pie
+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
+4500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+25W67% 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	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)21% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)24% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526B/Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929
Country or region available	(Europe), Singapore	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	6/1/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
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	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	402 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)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (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 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
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)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available)
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)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
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	600/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
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	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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
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	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.55" inches
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not 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)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 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	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
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)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 256GB)	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)
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