The new value for the money galaxy A-series king was released with awesome specs and an affordable price. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a solid phone for its cameras, build quality, and 120hz AMOLED screen.
Samsung announced its brand new Galaxy A52s 5G in 2021, August 17. The phone was released in 2021, September 01 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, and 128GB 6GB RAM as a base version. The initial price for Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G in the US is 500 USD.
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G design is highly inspired by the Galaxy S21 family, the same as its A52 predecessor, but there’s no big improvement. Actually, the phone is just the same dimensions and weight as the Galaxy A52 launched in 2021, march. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is still IP67 water/dust resistant for up to 1 m and 30 mins. The actual difference is the frame which is now made from metal. We loved the phone design, it feels premium in the hand.
The performance is where Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G really shines. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G is a very capable SoC. Comparing it to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G we’ve seen some impressive performance gains, and better power efficiency. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes in many variants. 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM. The 128GB 6GB RAM will cost you 500 USD. The storage type of Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is UFS 2.1
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G screen is 6.5 inches Super AMOLED with a resolution of FHD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels). The screen is very fast thanks to its refresh rate of 120hz, the touch sampling rate of the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is 240hz. The screen is bright in 800 nits (High Brightness Mode). The screen is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer and scores 405 pixels per inch. The screen also covers 84.9% of the surface area. We’ve seen this type of screen in the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G and it looks great.
Speaking of the cameras, we think Samsung made great decisions with the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. The main sensor is 64 MP, F1.8 with optical image stabilization (OIS) which will be great for recording videos. Sadly the phone still records at 4K@30fps maximumly. The other three cameras are 12 MP ultrawide with an aperture of F2.2, 123˚ field of view, and a pixel size of 1.12µm. 5 MP macro, with F2.4 aperture size. The last one is 5 MP for depth measurements, Awith F2.4. We can’t wait to review the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a great front camera. The single 32 MP with a wide lens is great for taking selfies. It can record 4K footage with 30 frames per second, and we think it will do a great job for bloggers and selfie-takers.
Samsung didn’t put too much effort into the battery department. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G battery is just the same as Galaxy A52 and Galaxy S20 FE. Just 4500 mAh, with a fast 25-watt charger, luckily, it is still included in the box. We expect the battery life to be 6 to 8 hours of moderate usage with 120hz on.
Stereo speakers are a must these days. And the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G delivers. The phone has two speakers, one at the bottom and one at the top. The phone also supports the 3.5mm headphone jack. We love to see these features in mid-range phones.
In terms of Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G connectivity, the phone supports 2G/3G/4G/5G networks and bands.
2G Bands
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G supports a dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, with Wi-Fi Direct, and a hotspot. The included version of Bluetooth is V5.0. Also, the phone supports GPS and NFC for contactless payments. There’s a USB Type-C 2.0 port at the button that supports USB OTG. For the sensors, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G supports an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, and ANT+. For security, there’s an optical under-display fingerprint reader with the ability to set up a face unlock using the selfie camera.
The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price depends on the country and currency. Here are all the prices available for The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. We update these prices regularly, and we add the official prices per country once available.
Country | Variant | Price |
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United States | 128GB 6GB RAM | 500 USD |
United Kingdom | 128GB 6GB RAM | 409 EUR |
Canada | 128GB 6GB RAM | 620 CAD |
Australia | 128GB 6GB RAM | 660 AUD |
New Zealand | 128GB 6GB RAM | 680 NZD |
Announcement Date | 2021, August |
Release Date | 2021, September |
SIM Size | Nano SIM |
SIM Slots | Single SIM, or Hybrid Dual SIM (Depends on region) |
Water/Dust Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) |
Height | 159.9 mm |
Width | 75.1 mm |
Thickness | 8.4 mm |
Weight | 189 g |
Build Material | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
Colors | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint |
Screen Size | 6.5 inches |
Screen Type | Super AMOLED |
Screen Resolution | FHD+, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
Brightness | 800 nits (High Brightness Mode) |
Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
Touch Sampling Rate | 240Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
Pixel Density | 405 PPI |
Protection Layer | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Screen To Body Ratio | 84.9% |
Special Features | Always-on Display |
Operating System | Android 11 |
User Interface | One UI 3.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
Process Technology | 6 nm |
CPU | 8 Cores (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver) |
GPU | Adreno 642L |
Storage & RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Expandable Storage | Yes, via microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
Primary Camera | 64 MP (wide), f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/1.7" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size, PDAF, OIS |
Second Camera | 12 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2 aperture, 123˚ field of view, 1.12µm pixel size |
Third Camera | 5 MP (macro), f/2.4 aperture |
Fourth Camera | 5 MP (depth), f/2.4 aperture |
Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; with Gyroscope EIS |
Primary Camera | 32 MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/2.8" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size |
Camera Features | HDR |
Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery Type | Lithium polymer |
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh, non-removable |
Charging Speed | Fast charging 25W |
Loud Speaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Headphone Jack | Yes, supports 3.5mm jack |
WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | V5.0, supports A2DP, LE |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
NFC | Yes (depends on region) |
Radio | Unspecified |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, supports USB OTG |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass Supports ANT+ |
Security | Fingerprint (under display, optical sensor), Face Unlock |
Model Number | SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS |