Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2021 7:10 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 11:14 AM

Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels159% Higher resolution screen	vs	750x1334 pixels
+405 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 32MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh147% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1821 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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+148 grams (5.18 ounces)28% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

f/1.8 (aperture)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)	iPhone SE 2 A2275, A2296, A2298, iPhone SE2
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 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	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak]	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 13
Firmware update	Android 14	iOS 18
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (240GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
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
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
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	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
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, Purple, Mint	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)	iPhone SE 2020 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)