📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Model | Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526U Single-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM) | Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526B/Dual-SIM 128GB+6GB RAM |
Country or region available |  USA |   (Latin America), (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 | 10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021 |
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) | 76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 173 grams (6.06 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 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
System version | Android 11 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 12 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.2GHz Dual-Core Kryo 570 1.8GHz Hexa-Core Kryo 570 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.4GHz Quad-Core Kryo 670 1.8GHz Quad-Core Kryo 670 |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~86.4% (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 | 393 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 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 | 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, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 66) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.4 5MP depthf/2.4 | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macrof/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 | 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 | 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
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-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers | Mono sound (not stereo) |
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-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
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 | Type-C reversible connector |
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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (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, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
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 |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Fast battery charging | 25W Fast battery charging Reverse charging USB between devices |
Talk time autonomy | 35 hours (1.5 days) | 48 hours (2 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) | Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.74W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body) | 0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) |