Galaxy A52
The mid-ranger that defined the A-series — OIS, OLED and IP67 in 2021.
The Galaxy A52 is a mid-range Samsung smartphone released Mar 2021, with a launch price of $349. It pairs the Snapdragon 720G with a 6.5" Super AMOLED 90 Hz display, a 64 MP · OIS main camera and a 4,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 68/100 — The mid-ranger everyone copied. Standout strengths: ois + super amoled + ip67 at $349 — a 2021 benchmark. and stereo speakers and a headphone jack. Main trade-off: snapdragon 720g is dated and 4g-only.
The mid-ranger everyone copied.
Galaxy A52 set the template the whole $350 class followed — a real AMOLED, OIS, IP67 and stereo sound, none of which were a given in 2021. Years on it is outclassed by 5G rivals and out of support, but its influence on what a mid-ranger should include is everywhere.
Read the full review- OIS + Super AMOLED + IP67 at $349 — a 2021 benchmark.
- Stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- microSD expansion.
- Three OS updates was generous for its day.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Galaxy A52 compares
| Galaxy A52 | iPhone X | Galaxy Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Apple A11 Bionic | SD 835 |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED 90 Hz | 5.8" OLED 60 Hz | 6.3" QHD+ AMOLED |
| Main camera | 64 MP · OIS | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 12 MP · f/1.7 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 2,716 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Launch price | $349 | $999 | $929 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy A52 released?
The Galaxy A52 was released in Mar 2021.
How much does the Galaxy A52 cost?
The Galaxy A52 launched at $349 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy A52 screen size and type?
The Galaxy A52 has a 6.5" Super AMOLED 90 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy A52 use?
The Galaxy A52 is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy A52 have?
The Galaxy A52 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy A52 battery capacity?
The Galaxy A52 has a 4,500 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy A52 charge?
The Galaxy A52 supports 25 W wired charging.
What is the Galaxy A52 main camera?
The Galaxy A52 has a 64 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Galaxy A52 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy A52 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy A52 get software updates?
The Galaxy A52 update policy: 3 OS + 4 yr security (ended).
How much does the Galaxy A52 weigh?
The Galaxy A52 weighs 189 g.
What colours does the Galaxy A52 come in?
The Galaxy A52 is available in 4 colours: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue.
Is the Galaxy A52 worth buying?
Galaxy A52 set the template the whole $350 class followed — a real AMOLED, OIS, IP67 and stereo sound, none of which were a given in 2021. Years on it is outclassed by 5G rivals and out of support, but its influence on what a mid-ranger should include is everywhere. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy A52 an editorial score of 68/100.
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