Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M52 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/17/2021 7:03 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:31 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A52s X Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 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 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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+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)
+6.7"3% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+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
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
393 PPI	vs	+405 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices

2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (101GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

120Hz

+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526BR/Dual-SIM 128GB+6GB RAM	Galaxy A52s 5G (SM-A528B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021	9/1/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 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	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.4% (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	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
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, 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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 422597 (v8), 438254 (v9) Geekbench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 49fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB 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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	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, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (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/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66)
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, SA/NSA
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, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro 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	10120x6328 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" 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	1080p@30fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) 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 M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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 Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue	• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Purple, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526BR/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A52s (SM-A528B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)	0.67W/kg (head), 0.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)	0.878W/kg (head), 0.842W/kg (body)