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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Model: Galaxy A52s 5G
Brand: Samsung
Category: Smartphones
  • Release Date 2021, September
  • Screen 6.5", Super AMOLED
  • CPU Snapdragon 778G 5G
  • RAM 6/8GB RAM
  • Camera 64MP, 4K
  • Battery 4500mAh
  • Operating System Android 11, One UI 3.1

Our Expert Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.5
  • Design 9 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10
  • Value For Money 8 / 10

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 Galaxy A52s 5G Pros and Cons

Pros
  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • 120Hz, 800 nits Super AMOLED display
  • Greate camera with 64 MP wide and 12 MP ultrawide camera setup
  • 4500 mAh battery with 25 watts fast charger
  • Stereo speakers with 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Bluetooth V5.0 and NFC support
  • Fast under-display fingerprint reader
  • The phone support microSDXC
Cons
  • The phone on the expensive side
  • The plastic back is unacceptable at this price
  • The processor is powerful with 6 nm technology, but there’s better.
  • The phone launched with the old One UI 3.1
  • The A52s is bulky at 8.4 mm thickness

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Detailed Phone Specifications

General

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)

Network

Design

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

Display

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

Performance

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

Rear Camera

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

Front Camera

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

Battery Type Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Speed Fast charging 25W

Audio

Loud Speaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Headphone Jack Yes, supports 3.5mm jack

Connectivity

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

Miscellaneous Features

Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Supports ANT+
Security Fingerprint (under display, optical sensor), Face Unlock
Model Number SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS

Prices

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Quick Review

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.

Design

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.

Performance

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

Display

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.

Rear Camera

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.

Front Camera

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.

Battery

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.

Audio

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.

Connectivity

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.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Prices

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.

CountryVariantPrice
United States128GB 6GB RAM500 USD
United Kingdom128GB 6GB RAM 409 EUR
Canada128GB 6GB RAM 620 CAD
Australia128GB 6GB RAM 660 AUD
New Zealand128GB 6GB RAM 680 NZD
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price in US, UK, CA, AU, NZ.

General

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)

Network

Design

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

Display

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

Performance

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

Rear Camera

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

Front Camera

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

Battery Type Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Speed Fast charging 25W

Audio

Loud Speaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Headphone Jack Yes, supports 3.5mm jack

Connectivity

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

Miscellaneous Features

Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Supports ANT+
Security Fingerprint (under display, optical sensor), Face Unlock
Model Number SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS

Prices

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