Engineering:Samsung Galaxy A52

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Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Galaxy A52 in Awesome White
BrandSamsung
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SeriesGalaxy A series
ModelInternational models:
SM-A525x (4G)
SM-A526x (5G)
SM-A528x (5G "s" model)
(last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Japanese model:
SC-53B (NTT Docomo, 5G)
First released17 March 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03-17)
Availability by region
  • 4G: 26 March 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03-26)
  • 5G: 19 March 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03-19)
  • 5G "s" model: 1 September 2021; 4 years ago (2021-09-01)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy A51
SuccessorSamsung Galaxy A53 5G Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (for A52s)
RelatedSamsung Galaxy A32
Samsung Galaxy A72
Dimensions159.9 mm (6.30 in) H
75.1 mm (2.96 in) W
8.4 mm (0.33 in) D
Mass189 g (6.7 oz)
Operating systemOriginal: Android 11 with One UI 3.1
Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
System on chip4G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
5G "s" model: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU4G: Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
5G: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
5G "s" model: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU4G: Adreno 618
5G: Adreno 619
5G "s" model: Adreno 642L
Memory4 GB, 6 GB or 8 GB RAM
Storage128 GB or 256 GB UFS 2.1
Removable storagemicroSD, up to 1 TB
Battery4500 mAh lithium-polymer
Charging25 W Fast-charging
Display6.5 in (170 mm) Super AMOLED, 2592000 1080 × 2400, 20:9 ratio, ~84.9% screen-to-body ratio, ~405 ppi, 800 nits peak brightness
4G: 90 Hz refresh rate
5G/5G "s" model: 120 Hz refresh rate
Rear camera
  • 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultra wide)
  • 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
  • 5 MP, f/2.2 (depth)
  • LED flash, panorama, HDR, gyro-EIS
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps video
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8 μm, HDR, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
SoundLoudspeaker (stereo)
3.5mm Audio jack
ConnectivityUSB-C
References[1][2]

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a mid-range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on 17 March 2021[3][4] at Samsung's virtual Awesome Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy A72. An upgraded variant of the 5G version, Galaxy A52s, was first released in August 2021.[5]

It serves as the successor of the Galaxy A51. It is similar to its predecessor, but features an upgraded 64 MP main camera, an increased-capacity 4500 mAh battery, and IP67 water and dust resistance.[6]

Specifications

Design

Galaxy A52 has a similar design with its predecessor Galaxy A51. It has an Infinity-O display with a cutout for the selfie camera and slim bezels just like the A51. Unlike the A51, the A52 has matte color options rather than glossy gradient finishes.[7]

The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 while the frame and back panel is made of plastic. Both the LTE and 5G (including the 5G "s") variants share the identical design and have IP67 water and dust resistance.

Galaxy A52 (LTE/5G) Galaxy A52s

Hardware

Display

All variants feature 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 800 nits maximum brightness, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1080×2400 pixels resolution, 411 PPI pixel density and ~84.1% screen-body ratio; however, the display refresh rate differs on all models: the LTE variant has a 90 Hz refresh rate while the 5G/5G "s" variant have a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Cameras

All variants have a quad rear camera setup with a 64 MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 12 MP ultrawide angle camera, a 5 MP depth camera and a 5 MP depth sensor.[8] The camera is able to take video up to 4K@30fps, and 1080p@60fps.

Battery

All variants have a 4500 mAh batteries with 25W fast charging support; however, there is a 15W charger in the box and users need to buy the 25W charger separately.

Processor and Memory

The LTE variant is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, the 5G variant on the other hand is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor.[3][4] The 5G "s" variant uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor.[5] All variants come with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and storage options come with 128 or 256 GB (all models and storage variants use UFS 2.1).[9][10][11]

Others

The device includes a 3.5 mm Audio jack (being the last A5x model to include it) and uses the top earpieces, with the bottom speaker, to deliver stereo sound. It also features an under the screen, optical fingerprint scanner.

Software

All variants are shipped with Android 11 with One UI 3.1 and are eligible for 3 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates.[12][13][14]

Pre-installed OS OS Upgrades history End of support
1st 2nd 3rd
A52 LTE Android 11
(One UI 3.1)
Android 12
(One UI 4.0)
January 2022[15][16][17]
Android 13
(One UI 5.0)
November 2022[18][19][20]
(One UI 5.1)
March 2023[21][22]
Android 14
(One UI 6.0)
December 2023[23]/January 2024[24]
(One UI 6.1)
May 2024[25][26]
April 2025[27]
A52 5G
A52s 5G Android 14
(One UI 6.0)
December 2023[28]
(One UI 6.1)
May 2024[29]
October 2025[30]

References

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