Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2021 8:13 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:31 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 9 X Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)

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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (111GB available)
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+6.5"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+25W67% 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	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels64% Higher resolution screen
405 PPI	vs	+514 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% 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
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

26 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)	Galaxy Note9 (Exynos) Dual-sim (6GB RAM), Samsung Crown
Country or region available	(Europe), (Middle East), Malaysia, Singapore	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	8/24/2018, Announced: 8/9/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)	76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	201 grams (7.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
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 A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	514 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[peak]	HDR10 2.5D glass Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 2.0 / 2.5
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10nm)
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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 249124 (v7), 316449 (v8) Geekbench: 9026 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1200/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
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) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3024 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/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
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 Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
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 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
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, Copper, Purple, Blue • S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth) • Samsung Pay • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 256GB/8GB)	Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)	0.381W/kg (head), 1.509W/kg (body)