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Samsung Galaxy A52

Released Mar 26, 2021$349 launch pricePhone

The mid-range Galaxy that popularized OIS and IP67 below $400. Snapdragon 720G, a 90Hz Super AMOLED, and the exact set of compromises most buyers happily accepted.

Pros

  • OIS main camera at a mid price
  • IP67 water resistance
  • 90Hz Super AMOLED
  • Headphone jack kept

Cons

  • Snapdragon 720G merely adequate
  • Plastic build
  • 25W charging with 15W brick in some regions
37Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance23.1
Display35.6
Camera48.4
Battery39
Features54.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Samsung Galaxy A52

Display

Screen size
6.5 ″
Panel type
Super AMOLED
Resolution
2400x1080
Pixel density
405 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Peak brightness
800 nits

Performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10
395,000Top 85%
Geekbench 6 (single)
730Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
1,900Top 87%
RAM (max)
6 GB
Storage options
128GB / 256GB
Storage type
UFS 2.1

Camera

Main camera
64 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
12 MP
Max video
4K@30fps
Front camera
32 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
4,500 mAh
Wired charging
25 W

Design

Weight
189 g
Thickness
8.4 mm
IP rating
IP67
Frame material
Plastic

Connectivity

5G
No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge
4 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the Samsung Galaxy A52 good in 2026?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 earns an Inno Score of 37/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The mid-range Galaxy that popularized OIS and IP67 below $400. Snapdragon 720G, a 90Hz Super AMOLED, and the exact set of compromises most buyers happily accepted.

What is the Samsung Galaxy A52 AnTuTu score?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 scores 395,000 points in AnTuTu 10. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 730 single-core and 1,900 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Samsung Galaxy A52?

Chipset: Snapdragon 720G · Screen size: 6.5 ″ · Capacity: 4,500 mAh · Main camera: 64 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy A52?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Huawei P30 Pro, Honor X9a, iPhone 11 Pro Max — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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