Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
23.1Performance29.1
35.6Display55.1
48.4Camera56.4
39Battery41.7
54.7Features73.3
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5212 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and features (+19). 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 Samsung Galaxy A52
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 55
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi | 496 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,500 nits+88% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000Top 85% | 500,000+27%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 900+23%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 2,650+39%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+9% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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