Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Nokia 8 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Nokia 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/1/2021 6:37 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Nokia 8 X Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Nokia 8 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
IPS

1440x2560

13
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3090
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia 8 (64GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+128GB (102GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB 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 IPS LCD
+6.5"23% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP
+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) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh46% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3090 mAh
+25W39% 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	18W
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+160 grams (5.6 ounces)18% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+554 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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 reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

26 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
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Model	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Nokia 8 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Mozambique	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Nokia
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	9/1/2017
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	73.7 x 151.5 millimeters (2.9 x 5.96 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	554 PPI
Colors	16 million	feature not registered
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
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 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
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	600/100 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (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	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/2.01.12µmPDAFLaserAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
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 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (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 Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3090 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W 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 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (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: Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper • 2.5D glass screen • Carl Zeiss camera optics • Quick Charge 3.0 • Nokia OZO audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Nokia 8 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)	feature not registered