Samsung Galaxy A52

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow With 5G connectivity, a 120Hz display and solid performance, the Galaxy A52 5G is Samsung's best-value smartphone yet Read full review
90	The Indian Express | Anuj Bhatia the Galaxy A52 is for those who are looking to get locked into Samsung's ecosystem but aren't quite ready to spend a much higher price on the Galaxy S21+. The Galaxy A52 is lightweight and has all the features I would wish for in today's smartphone. Read full review
90	Digital Trends | Andy Boxall The excellent Samsung Galaxy A52 5G pulls off a clever trick -- it looks great, does everything you need, takes good photos, and has two-day battery life, but keeps a reasonable price tag. Read full review
90	phoneArena | Preslav Kateliev The Samsung Galaxy A52 is here in a slew of different colors and bringing a handful of upgrades to a line that desperately needed them to stay competitive. It's a midranger with a pretty OK camera, a beautiful, 90 Hz AMOLED screen, and performance that… you know - will do the job. Read full review
90	Pocket-lint | Chris Hall The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G feels like a much more competitive device than the A series did in 2020. With a rise in mid-range performance over the last 12 months, Samsung has delivered a really strong device here. Read full review
85	Mobile Syrup | Dean Daley If you're in the market for an affordable smartphone and not looking for the best specs or features, the Galaxy A52 5G might be the device you're looking for Read full review
83	NotebookCheck | Mike Wobker Even without 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a good smartphone that was refined in useful ways compared to the predecessor. Read full review
80	T3 | Yasmine Crossland The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is an Android handset with an excellent main camera, it has a large display with a 120Hz refresh rate, water-resistance and a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery. Granted its performance won't blow you away but you get what you pay for there. Read full review
80	TheEffect.Net | John Reilly The Galaxy A52 5G flaunts an eye-catching back cover with a satin finish which is mostly aimed for younger generations who aren't as pushed about the looks of their phones. Read full review
80	NextPit | Benjamin Lucks if you prefer something more exciting and thrilling, then this might not be the ideal device for you. The Galaxy A52 5G is more of an ambassador of "a phone that simply works" in this case. Read full review
80	ZDNet | Sandra Vogel Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G offers a good set of features at a mid-range...Point-and-shoot snappers will be fine, but more demanding photographers might want to look elsewhere. Read full review
80	Android Central | Ara Wagoner The Samsung Galaxy A52 are out here nailing the essentials of the Android smartphone experience without making you pay extra for the frailty of premium materials or gimmicky bonus features. Read full review
80	Android Authority | Eric Zeman The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is a solid mid-ranger with a few predictable shortcomings. It competes well in a market that's saturated with alternatives and could be a winner for Samsung. Read full review
80	The Economic Times | Debashis Sarkar This is a reliable daily driver and the promise of software update for three years makes the deal sweeter. Read full review
80	news.com.au | Elly Awesome I'd happily use this as my main device but it seems like the perfect all-round phone for Gen Y or Gen Z teens and young adults. Read full review
80	NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy If you are looking for the best value, the Galaxy A52 might not deliver on that front. The Samsung Galaxy M51 and the Galaxy F62 are good alternatives and will save you some money. Read full review
80	91mobiles | Deepak Dhingra The Galaxy A52 is worth considering if you feel that the waterproofing feature might come in useful Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Max Parker The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is an easy recommendation if you're not bowled over by the flashier flagships and their high prices. Read full review
75	The Verge | Allison Johnson The A52 5G is a good midrange phone today - but just as importantly, it will be a good phone a few years from now Read full review
72	TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Akriti Rana The Galaxy A52 follows in the footsteps of the Galaxy A51, which was one of the highest selling phones of 2020. It still faces a huge challenge from other brands which feature a similar or better processor and higher megapixel cameras at lower price points. Read full review
70	Wired | Julian Chokkattu The full-featured Galaxy A52 5G does almost everything you want in a phone ...It's reliable, and it will stay that way for years thanks to the long software support period. Read full review
70	TechRadar | James Peckham ...it's still a solid choice for a mid-range handset that can compete with the likes of the Google Pixel 4a. It's a difficult phone to love, but if you're looking for a lot for a lower price point than most other Samsung devices, you may enjoy what the Galaxy A52 5G has to offer. Read full review
70	Tom's Guide | Richard Priday The Galaxy A52 5G impresses with its 120Hz display and 64MP camera, but it's not quite the best mid-range phone. Read full review
70	Gadgets Now | Debashis Sarkar ... this is where Samsung's brand value and build quality comes in. Read full review

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Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen Bar Dimensions 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.3 x 2.96 x 0.33 in) Weight: 189 g (6.67 oz)
Screen	Size: 6.5 inches diagonal Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 405 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 84.9 % Display Type: Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver) GPU: Adreno 618 RAM: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Camera	Main Camera: Quad lens setup: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123° (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) with LED flash Secondary Camera: Single lens setup: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Storage	Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 4500 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: None
SIM standard	Nano SIM or Dual SIM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
Fingerprint Reader	Front (under the screen)
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page