Moto G96 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52
21.8Performance23.1
56.9Display35.6
45.9Camera48.4
52.6Battery39
52Features54.7
11 spec wins — Moto G96 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G96 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.8 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy A52 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G96 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 800 nits
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,922 vs 1,900
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52
- 300% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 1 years
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+60% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+100% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu | — | 395,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,016+39%Bottom 33% | 730Bottom 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,922+54%Bottom 36% | 1,900Bottom 12% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+22% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+6% | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 4 years+300% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G96 5G | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |