Galaxy A52s

★★★★★ ★★★★★

(23 reviews)

£113.00 RRP £ 360.00 Save £247.00

The Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen that features a 120Hz refresh rate for uninterrupted and smoother visuals. The Snapdragon 778G processor it is capable of supporting multitasking in the most efficient way. This quad-camera setting, along with the 5,000mAh battery, is what makes it a diverse mid-range smartphone.

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Storage

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128GB

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Manufacturer Code	N/A
EAN	N/A
Colour	Purple
Storage	128GB

Display	6.5" Super AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
RAM	6GB / 8GB
Storage	128GB / 256GB (expandable via microSD)
Rear Camera	64MP (OIS) + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera	32MP
Battery	4,500mAh
OS	Android 11, upgradable to Android 13

condition

Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty

Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

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Does the Galaxy A52s 5G support wireless charging?	No, it only supports wired charging.
Is the storage expandable?	Yes, via microSD card up to 1TB.
Does it have a headphone jack?	Yes, it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Is the device water-resistant?	Yes, it has an IP67 rating.

Design and Build

The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a plastic chassis with a thickness of 8.4mm and a weight of 189g. Depending on your preference you can choose from Black, White, Mint, and Violet, with its 6.5-inch display. Furthermore, it is waterproof and dust-resistant with IP67. Its sleek design is highly appreciated by users, but some of them say that it is less durable if compared to the Galaxy S21.

Plastic chassis, 8.4mm thick
189g weight
IP67 water/dust resistance
Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
No metal frame

Feature	Details
Dimensions	159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight	189g
Materials	Plastic, Gorilla Glass 5
Colors	Black, White, Mint, Violet
Water/Dust Resistance	IP67
Ports	USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack
Buttons	Volume, Power

Galaxy A52s Display

The Galaxy A52s screen is a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED one with 2400 x 1080 resolution at 405 PPI and 800 nits brightness. Moreover, it is a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 5 protected piece of hardware. The great smoothness of its pictures is what most if not all the users have in mind but they reckon that the brightness is not in the same level as that of the Galaxy S21.

Super AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 405 PPI
800 nits brightness
120Hz refresh rate
Gorilla Glass 5
No HDR10+

Specification	Details
Size	6.5 inches
Type	Super AMOLED
Resolution	2400 x 1080, 405 PPI
Brightness	800 nits
Features	120Hz refresh rate
Refresh Rate	120Hz
Protection	Gorilla Glass 5

Performance and Software

For the Galaxy A52s processor chip, the Snapdragon 778G (octa-core, 2.4GHz, 6nm), 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128GB/256GB storage options are used. It can be updated from Android 11 to One UI 3.1 to Android 14 (the latter is not yet officially confirmed). Also, Samsung Pay and Knox are the features it carries. Users, on the whole, appreciate it as an agile middleman for a few tasks but at the same time, they concede that it is not as speedy as the Galaxy S21.

Snapdragon 778G, octa-core
6GB/8GB RAM
Android 11 (up to Android 14)
Samsung Pay, Knox
No flagship GPU

Test	A52s Score (est.)
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)	~780
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)	~2800
3DMark Wild Life	~2500

The Snapdragon 778G offers strong mid-range performance but lags in high-end gaming.

Cameras

The Galaxy A52s features a quad-camera system: 64MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), and 5MP depth (f/2.4), with a 32MP front camera (f/2.2). It supports 4K video at 30fps. Users praise its versatility but note weaker low-light shots than the Galaxy S21.

64MP main, 12MP ultrawide
5MP macro, 5MP depth
32MP front
4K video at 30fps
No telephoto

Camera	Specifications
Main	64MP (f/1.8, OIS)
Ultrawide	12MP (f/2.2)
Front	32MP (f/2.2)
Video	4K at 30fps

Battery and Charging

The Galaxy A52s has a 4500mAh battery, offering up to 16 hours of video playback. It supports 25W fast charging (0–100% in ~75min) via USB-C. Real-world use yields 1–1.5 days. Users appreciate its battery life but note slower charging than the Galaxy S21.

4500mAh battery
Up to 16h video playback
25W charging, 0–100% in ~75min
1–1.5 days real-world
No wireless charging

Model	Battery Life (Video)	Real-World Test
Galaxy A52s	16h	1–1.5 days
Galaxy A52	16h	1–1.5 days

Connectivity

The Galaxy A52s supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0, 5G, NFC, and GPS (A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS). It includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C 2.0. Users praise its 5G support but note no Wi-Fi 6 compared to flagship models.

Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
5G, NFC
GPS, 3.5mm jack
USB-C 2.0
No UWB

Feature	Details
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	5.0
Cellular	5G
GPS	A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
Other	NFC, 3.5mm jack, USB-C 2.0

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Rivershade

Posted on Feb 02, 2026

This refurbished Galaxy A52s still feels powerful and smooth. Camera quality and AMOLED display make it a popular Samsung phone UK. Great mid-range performance.

Fraser

Posted on Feb 02, 2026

The refurbished Galaxy A52s exceeded my expectations. It’s responsive and reliable, ideal as an unlocked Android phone UK. Excellent everyday experience.

Winslow

Posted on Jan 22, 2026

The Galaxy A52s still performs well for multitasking and streaming. A dependable Android phone UK with a premium feel.

Isolade

Posted on Jan 22, 2026

My experience with the Galaxy A52s has been very positive for display and camera quality. It remains a popular SIM free phone UK choice.

Westcombe

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

My experience with the Galaxy A52s has been consistently reliable. A smart choice if you’re considering a refurbished phone UK.

Yseld

Posted on Jan 21, 2026

Using the Galaxy A52s has been enjoyable thanks to its balanced performance and camera quality. A trusted budget Samsung phone UK.

Tolland

Posted on Jan 08, 2026

I purchased a refurbished Galaxy A52s and it feels reliable for everyday use. A solid SIM-free Samsung and well-balanced Android smartphone.

Locke

Posted on Jan 08, 2026

My experience with the refurbished Galaxy A52s has been very positive. It runs smoothly, the display is sharp, and it works perfectly as an unlocked smartphone UK with strong 5G phone UK performance.

Seloon

Posted on Jan 02, 2026

My experience with the refurbished Galaxy A52s has been very positive with fast performance and a smooth display. It’s one of the best refurbished mid-range Samsung phones available in the UK.

Orsan