Design and Build

One of the Samsung Galaxy A52's standout selling points as a mid-range smartphone is a plastic build that measures 8.4mm of thickness and carries 189g of weight. The sleek design is available in Awesome Black, White, Violet, and Blue, and it also features a 6.5-inch screen that is IP67 water and dust resistant (up to 1m for 30min). The new in-display fingerprint sensor is a far cry from the Galaxy A51 offering, culminating in a premium feel, though it is not the Galaxy S21 ultra-sleek either.

• Plastic chassis, 8.4mm thick
• 189g weight
• IP67 water/dust resistance
• In-display fingerprint sensor

Display

Whilst the Galaxy A52 comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display carrying 2400 x 1080 resolution at 407 PPI and 800 nits brightness, it is 90Hz and supports a touch sampling rate of 240Hz. The display of the phone is Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protected and with a refresh rate of 90Hz. As it compares to the Galaxy A51, it is clear that its 90Hz display provides double the smoothness. Video games and movies look incredibly real and vivid with all the blasts of color and sharp details. Many users praised its gamut of colors and the ability to view details in it, all features perfect for gaming, and video streaming is not the case with the HDR feature, however.

• Super AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 407 PPI
• 800 nits brightness
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Gorilla Glass 5

Performance and Software

With the help of the Snapdragon 720G (8nm, octa-core, 2.3GHz), the Galaxy A52 is capable of running with performance that is really fast and seamless due to 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM and the installation of 128GB/256GB memory, expandable by microSD. It improves the experience of mobile gaming on the go. As for the multitasking-and-gaming part, Galaxy A52 defeats Galaxy A51 completely. Benchmark scores have been disclosed to be around ~500 (Geekbench 5 Single-Core) and ~1600 (Multi-Core).

• Snapdragon 720G, octa-core
• 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
• Android 11 (up to Android 14)
• Samsung Pay, Knox

Battery and Charging

The 4500mAh battery is the Galaxy A52's primary source of energy, and it can play videos for up to 16 hours and last 1 to 1.5 days of actual use. It is possible to charge it with the 25W charger that uses a USB-C port, and the charging process takes about 1.5 hours from 0% to 100%, and a mere of about 1.5 hours is required for the battery to be charged fully and fast. When the new product was introduced to the market in March 2021, the cost was not less than $349.99 (4GB/128GB), but now one can purchase a used or refurbished product at the price range of $150-$250, which is still a lot of money for those who are in need of a good device having a 5G technology and more features like a 90Hz display offering numerous advantages over the Galaxy A51. In summary, the phone boasts not only flagship-level features but also a great price–performance ratio, making it a great fit for mid-range enthusiasts.

• 4500mAh battery
• Up to 16h video playback
• 25W charging, 0–100% in ~90min
• No wireless charging