Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.81"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
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32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB)
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26 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 20 Common items in both devices |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| (front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB + 8GB RAM) | Galaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 8GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |     India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Pakistan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 | 3/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021 |
| Depth | 8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in) | 75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.81" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 405 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Display features | 1700nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 800nits[peak] Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 11 | 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-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 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (102GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 3500/1024 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | 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 | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.212mm128°1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.12" inches | 1/1.72" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 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 | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.4" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | 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 | 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | 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 | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) 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 | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | 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: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon • Secondary 1.1" AMOLED display next to the rear camera | • Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/8GB) | 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) |