Lower mid-range · 2021

Samsung Galaxy A52

Sold for ₦170,000 · 2 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU benches near recent lower-mid phones like the Samsung Galaxy A05s

A dependable lower mid-ranger with an AMOLED screen and stabilised camera.

Best for Streaming · reading · social
Strength AMOLED screen, Stabilised camera (OIS)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking

In the Real World

See how the Samsung Galaxy A52 looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

What stands out

Dolby Atmos for higher-quality listening

No 5G — stuck on 4G while most rivals have moved on

Pro camera extras: Night mode

Display

6.5″ · Super AMOLED · 1080 × 2400 · 90 Hz · HDR
OLED display

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
6.5"
Panel type
Super AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
Refresh rate
90 Hz
Brightness
794 nits
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) · 8-core 2.3 GHz · Adreno 618
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
Current CPU tier
Lower mid-range
Launch class
Mid-range
AnTuTu
341,212
v9
GeekBench
1,577
Graphics test
GFXBench 15 fps
CPU
8-core, 2.3 GHz
GPU
Adreno 618
Process
8 nm
Storage type
UFS Storage 2.1
CPU layout
2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz

Camera

64 MP f/1.8 main · OIS · 32 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K

Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.

Main camera
64 MP f/1.8
OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP f/2.2
Macro
5 MP
Front camera
32 MP f/2.2
Main sensor
Sony IMX682 Exmor RS, 1/1.7", 0.8µm
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Camera extras
Night mode
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

4500 mAh · 25 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4500 mAh
Lab endurance
105:00h
Wired charging
25 W
Removable
No

Audio

Good (-27.0 LUFS) · Stereo · Dolby Atmos
Stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
Good (-27.0 LUFS)
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Audio features
Dolby Atmos

Memory

4 GB RAM · 128 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
4 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
128 GB
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

189 g · 8.4 mm · IP67
Built to last
Height
159.9 mm
Width
75.1 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
Weight
189 g
IP rating
IP67
Water resistant

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · compass
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

Independent Test Scores

Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.

Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 13

Trades blows 2 wins 3 losses
Smoother display
Super AMOLED vs OLED panel · 90 Hz vs 60 Hz refresh · 6.5″ vs 6.1″ screen
39% larger battery capacity
25 W vs 15 W charging · 4,500 mAh vs 3,240 mAh battery
Lower benchmark score
341k vs 1.3M AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs High-end tier
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Heavier in hand
189 g vs 174 g
vs

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
13% larger battery capacity
4,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh battery
Less smooth display
Super AMOLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 90 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh
Lower benchmark score
341k vs 899k AnTuTu · Lower mid-range vs Upper mid-range tier
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G
Heavier in hand
189 g vs 169 g

Where to buy

2 sellers·Used from ₦170,000

Prices were last checked in April 2026. Always verify on the seller's site before purchasing.

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