Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
23.1Performance37.5
35.6Display47.2
48.4Camera41.7
39Battery41.7
54.7Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A529 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 37, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+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 Samsung Galaxy A52
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 42
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 55
- 163% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 395,000
- 99% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 730
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″+2% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 405 ppi+1% | 401 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 395,000Top 85% | 1,040,324+163%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 1,450+99%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,900Top 87% | 3,650+92%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+433% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g | 177 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 12 (One UI 4) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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