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Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) vs Huawei P9 (AL00)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Huawei P9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P9 X Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) 24Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/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!

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) vs P9 (AL00)} 7 Advantages Huawei P9 (AL00)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (220GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.5"25%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches69%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.9" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull 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
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 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.
vs18W
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)31%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)21%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
405 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
ModelGalaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Other model namesGalaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)Huawei P9 EVA-AL00 (32GB) Dual-Sim, Huawei P9 Standard
Country or region available(Europe)IndonesiaMalaysia
(Europe), Indonesia, Malaysia
China
China
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/20215/1/2016
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.95 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)70.9 x 145 millimeters (2.79 x 5.71 in)
Weight189 grams (6.62 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features800nits[peak]
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
System versionAndroid 11Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 955 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
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 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 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 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
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
12MP mono f/2.227mm1/2.9"1.25µmPDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.72" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@60fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy35 hours (1.5 days)20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue• Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink
• 2.5D glass screen
• Emotion UI 4.1
• Leica optics camera
• Slow motion 1080p@60fps/720p@120fps
• Fast battery charging: 44% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)Huawei P9 (AL00)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)feature not registered
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