Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2021 7:24 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:30 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)9% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

39 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (102GB available) / 128GB (101GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Plus

120Hz

16 million

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
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
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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 [wifi5] (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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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 Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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
	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)	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)