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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 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 Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB) 19Points
7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 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!

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB) vs Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)31%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1768x2208 pixels51%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+7.6"17%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] 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
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
271 grams (9.49 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)43%
Lighter
372 PPIvs+405 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP138%
Higher resolution main camera
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
4400 mAhvs+4500 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
ModelGalaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F926W)Galaxy A52 5G SM-A5260 Dual-SIM (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
ChinaTaiwan
China, Taiwan
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/20213/19/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight271 grams (9.49 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size7.6" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1768x2208 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)372 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1200nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 11
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9)
Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9)
Geekbench: 1820 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
(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)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 autofocusPDAF: 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@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
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" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
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 Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
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)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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 Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4400 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
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: Phantom Black, Silver, Green
• S Pen (Stylus Pen)
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F926W 256GB)Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A5260 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)
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