Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A73 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 10:06 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP51% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+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]
393 PPI	vs	+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

34 Common items in both devices

128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022	3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
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: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (102GB 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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	600/100 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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound with dual speakers
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	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/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 A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Gray, White, Mint	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)	0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)