POCO X3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52
32.2Performance23.1
60.2Display35.6
31.3Camera48.4
49.4Battery39
44Features54.7
8 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A52
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+10). 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 POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 39
- 101% higher AnTuTu 10: 795,334 vs 395,000
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 1,900
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $349
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A52
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 55 vs 44
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 405 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 800 nits |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 294,736Top 79% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 118,830Top 85% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 160,316Top 82% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 221,452Top 91% | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | Snapdragon 720G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 795,334+101%Top 62% | 395,000Top 85% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870+19%Top 79% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+53%Top 66% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP+33% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh+15% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 189 g+12% |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |