Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Released March 2021

High-End ($400-$600)
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Summary

Pros

  • Ultra-wide camera's wide field of view for its segment
  • Audio playback and recording performance for its segment
  • Display experience with nice color and uniform brightness
  • Smooth browsing due to precise touch
  • More than 2 days of battery life with moderate use
  • Water-resistant design

Cons

  • Low image quality when taking pictures in low light
  • Problems with video exposure, stabilization, and autofocus
  • Lack of display brightness in most tested conditions
  • Slow battery charging, requiring close to 2 hours for a full charge

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
88
camera
175th

in Global Ranking

28th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Camera Score i
88
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
92
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
60
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
61
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
86
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 169
Top score
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Video i
72
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G camera
114
display
149th

in Global Ranking

26th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Display Score i
114
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 160
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Sub-scores

Readability i
126
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
128
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
104
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 167
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Touch i
79
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G display
127
audio
84th

in Global Ranking

10th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Audio Score i
127
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
127
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
129
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G audio
106
battery
148th

in Global Ranking

33rd

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Battery Score i
106
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
115
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor Magic7 Lite
Charging i
88
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
123
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 8h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
1h15
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h59
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
1h51 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G battery

Specifications

159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP67

Protection

Wired only

Charging

128 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Macro, Depth

Main camera
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