📱 Model features |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Model | Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A90 SM-A908BZWABTU (6GB RAM) | Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  
(Europe), (Global, International) |
(Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/1/2019 | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in) | 75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 206 grams (7.21 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 |
🤖 Operating System |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core, 3 processors:
2.84GHz Single-Core Kryo 485
2.42GHz Triple-Core Kryo 485
1.78GHz Quad-Core Kryo 485 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.3GHz Dual-Core Kryo 465 Gold
1.8GHz Hexa-Core Kryo 465 Silver |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 458314 (v8) | AnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0 | 128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📲 Display |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.1% (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 6 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 800nits[peak]
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 600/100 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 Cat20 (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 | NSA/Sub6 (41, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm
5MP depthf/2.2 | (quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawidef/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macrof/2.4
5MP depthf/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 | 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 | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 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 | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | 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 |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| USB | USB 3.1 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 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (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 |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Battery type | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Fast battery charging | 25W Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung 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: Black, White
- One UI 3.1
- Always-on display
- Samsung DeX
- Dolby Atmos sound | - Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) | Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.377W/kg (head), 1.547W/kg (body) | 0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body) |