TCL 10 5G (T790Y) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between TCL 10 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (102GB available) |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Model | TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | TCL 10 5G T790Y | Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Global, International), China, South Korea, Hong Kong | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Pakistan |
Brand | TCL | Samsung |
Release date | 4/6/2020 | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.56 x 163.65 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in) | 75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) |
Weight | 210 grams (7.35 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 | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 405 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 261282 (v8) Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (102GB 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 | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
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 | 2000/200 Mbps | 600/100 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 800/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) 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 | SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78) | Not supported |
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 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | 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 | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm118°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.283.2°1/5"1.12μm 2MP depth f/2.483°1/5"1.75μm | (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 | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 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 | 1/3.06" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
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 | 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 [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, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-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 | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3 | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 31 hours (1.3 days) | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
Standby | 529 hours (22 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
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: Mercury Gray, Chrome Blue • TCL UI • NXTVISION 2.5D display • TPU case included • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio | • Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
TCL 10 5G (T790Y) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body) |