Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A8s vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/20/2021 5:37 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:30 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
PLS

1080x2340

24
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A8s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (109GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 24MP + 10MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP122% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches63% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3400 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A8S (128GB+8GB RAM) SM-G8870ZKGCHC	Galaxy A52 5G SM-A5260 Dual-SIM (256GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2018	3/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.9 x 158.4 millimeters (2.95 x 6.24 in)	75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	One UI	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (109GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	800/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.2	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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 A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
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	Not supported	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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	35 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 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: Black, Gradient Black, Blue, Pink-Blue, Yellow-Pink • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.24W/kg (head), 1.168W/kg (body)	1.03W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)