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Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A52 X Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB) 04Points
6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/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!

Redmi 8 (32GB)} 4 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (32GB) vs Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+128GB (102GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)12%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+405 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.22"vs+6.5"5%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/1.72" inches48%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
18Wvs+25W39%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
P2i certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
ModelRedmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8 (3GB RAM + 32GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255INGalaxy A52 (4G) SM-A525F/Dual-SIM (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date10/1/20193/26/2021, Announced: 3/17/2021
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)75.1 x 159.9 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersP2i certified: water repellent nano-coatingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.22" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered800nits[peak]
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 618 (750MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 261282 (v8)
Geekbench: 5865 (v4.4), 1577 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (102GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkM1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1908C3IC version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
MZB8255IN version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, 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

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)35 hours (1.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
• MIUI 9
• Colors: Awesome Black, White, Violet, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8 (32GB)Galaxy A52 (SM-A525F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.348W/kg (head), 0.844W/kg (body)
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