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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A52

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Galaxy A52

71 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
52 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A52
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (with Exynos 1480) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Samsung Galaxy A52, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and came out 3 years before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
  • 88% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (729K versus 388K)
  • Shows 19% longer battery life (26:41 vs 22:27 hours)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Delivers 27% higher peak brightness (1015 against 800 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Comes with 500 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Exynos 1480
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • The phone is 3 years newer
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Ready for eSIM technology
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Weighs 24 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A52 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A55 5G
vs
Galaxy A52

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.6 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi407 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%85%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space100%99.3%
PWM120 Hz183 Hz
Response time1 ms4.4 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A55 5G+27%
1015 nits
Galaxy A52
800 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)159.9 mm (6.3 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)75.1 mm (2.96 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)189 g (6.67 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalPlastic
ColorsWhite, Blue, Purple, YellowWhite, Black, Blue, Pink
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A52 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max clock2750 MHz2300 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 465 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 2 cores at 2.3 GHz: Kryo 465 Gold (Cortex-A76)
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers8 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesHexagon 692
GraphicsSamsung Xclipse 530Adreno 618
GPU shading units128256
GPU clock1300 MHz750 MHz
FLOPS~332.8 GFLOPS~384 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A55 5G+88%
729255
Galaxy A52
388109
CPU245367133239
GPU17154473877
Memory15150376696
UX160841104297
Total score729255388109
Samples[35 tests][13 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature43.8 °C40.1 °C
Stability - 99%
Graphics test23 FPS6 FPS
Graphics score38991039
PCMark 3.0
Web score117127274
Video editing72996298
Photo editing2351917710
Data manipulation113377444
Writing score171279266

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB4, 6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Memory clock3200 MHz2133 MHz
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6.1One UI 6.1
OS size20.1 GB25.8 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (35% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr1:30 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:24 hr08:10 hr
Watching video17:52 hr12:28 hr
Gaming05:16 hr04:57 hr
Standby125 hr122 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A55 5G+19%
26:41 hr
Galaxy A52
22:27 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels64 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61209000 x 7000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP64 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorSony IMX906Sony IMX682
Sensor size1/1.56"1/1.7"
Pixel size1 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
SensorSony IMX258 -
Sensor size1/3.06" -
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035 -
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh45 -
Preview54 -
Zoom75 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution6464 x 48646528 x 4896
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX616Sony IMX616
Sensor size1/2.74"1/2.8"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLEPBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesNo
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1815
5G supportYesNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoYes
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A55 5G+3%
91.4 dB
Galaxy A52
88.8 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024March 2021
Release dateMarch 2024March 2021
Launch price$439$350
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg0.35 W/kg
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg0.84 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot included -
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A55 5G:
    - The barometer is only available in the model for the USA.
    - SM-A556B/DS and A556E/DS models come with two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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