Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2021 1:39 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (102GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(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
+1/1.72" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(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
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 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)
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
405 PPI	vs	+411 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

28 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F Single-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Israel, Mexico, Turkey
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	1/6/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 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	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
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: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
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/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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	600/100 Mbps	600/75 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	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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm 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 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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	3.5mm jack
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 [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/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F)
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)	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)