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Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 5G X Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) 21Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

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07Points Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U) Compare Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)

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!

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS) vs Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+524 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+6.7"3%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 32MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

29 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
ModelGalaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Other model namesGalaxy S20 Plus 4G-LTE G985F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM)Galaxy A52 5G SM-A526U Single-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/20203/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.7 x 161.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.37 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3200 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)524 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
System versionAndroid 10Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9)
Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/200 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 66)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud White, Aura Red, Aura Blue
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S20+ (SM-G985F/DS)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.72W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)0.74W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.376W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
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