The Samsung Galaxy A52 is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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Budget buyers who want a proper AMOLED screen, water resistance and a headphone jack more than they want fast performance, and who do not need 5G.
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The Galaxy A52 was the phone that set the template Samsung's mid-range has followed ever since, and it is easy to see why it sold so well in the UK. Rather than chasing headline specs, Samsung concentrated on the things people notice daily: a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate that still looks better than plenty of newer LCD phones, stereo speakers, and an IP67 rating that was genuinely unusual at this price in 2021. The 64MP main camera with optical stabilisation is the other standout, producing steadier low-light shots and smoother video than mid-rangers of the era typically managed. Performance from the Snapdragon 720G is the compromise - fine for messaging, streaming and light games, sluggish if you push it hard. The practical touches matter too: a headphone jack, microSD expansion up to 1TB and an in-display fingerprint reader. This is the 4G model, so if 5G on your network is a priority, the A52 5G is the version to look at. Its Android update window has now closed.
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| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2400×1080, 90Hz | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 2400×1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 720G | Snapdragon 750G |
| Mobile network | 4G LTE only | 5G |
| Camera | 64MP OIS + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro + 5MP depth | 64MP OIS + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro + 5MP depth |
| Battery | 4,500mAh, 25W wired | 4,500mAh, 25W wired |
| Dimensions | 159.9 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm, 189g | 159.9 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm, 189g |
| Water resistance | IP67 rated | IP67 rated |
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Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
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4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs; gyro-EIS
HDR
32 , f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
2160
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
6.5
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Snapdragon 720G
Adreno 618
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
HSPA, LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.0, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
4500
25W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
