Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) vs Tecno Phantom X

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

10/14/2021 6:05 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Tecno Phantom X X Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Tecno Phantom X Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	vs	8 Advantages Tecno Phantom X
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.05GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+405 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.72" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(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 11
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 32MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 48MP + 8MP75% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4500 mAh	vs	+4700 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+33W32% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

32 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (222GB available)

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

Super AMOLED

90Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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Model	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Phantom X
Other model names	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)	Tecno Phantom X (AC8)
Country or region available	(Europe), Indonesia, Malaysia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Tecno
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	6/24/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	73.8 x 163.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.44 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	90Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm)
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 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 309055 (v8) Geekbench: 1670 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (222GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	300/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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) 50 megapixels 13MP telephoto f/2.450mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.3120°1/4"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.2µm 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	Digital and optical 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2105°1/4"1.12µm
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Dual-LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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 (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
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 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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: Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer • HIOS 7.6 • Liquid Cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 256GB)	Tecno Phantom X
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