Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

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

4/19/2021 5:55 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Motorola Charm X Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)

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29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB SDRAM
+128GB (102GB available)695 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)36% Thinner	vs	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2400 pixels33 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+405 PPI183% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+6.5"132% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP26 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps166 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1170 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)72% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

Hands-free calling

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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Model	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Charm (MB502)
Other model names	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525M/Single-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021	8/5/2010
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[peak] Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
System version	Android 11	Android 2.1 Eclair
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-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)	32bit: TI OMAP 3410
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)	PowerVR SGX530
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-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	512MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	feature not registered
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	35 hours (1.5 days)	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	334 hours (13.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 UI • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.73W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered