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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs A15 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs A15 5G

58 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
VS
53 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G) that was released on August 17, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus and came out 2 years and 4 months after. 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 A52s 5G
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • 50% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (574K versus 382K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • 55% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1027 and 664 points
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Comes with 500 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • The phone is 2 years and 4 months newer
  • Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus UFS 2.1

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and A15 5G 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 A52s 5G
vs
Galaxy A15 5G

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI405 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness400 nits800 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR800 nits -
HDR supportYes, HDR10+No
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85%84.4%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space138.1%99%
PWM231 Hz90 Hz
Response time9 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A52s 5G+2%
802 nits
Galaxy A15 5G
790 nits

Design and build

Height159.9 mm (6.3 inches)160.1 mm (6.3 inches)
Width75.1 mm (2.96 inches)76.8 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight189 g (6.67 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
WaterproofIP67No
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Green, PurpleBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778GMediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus
Max clock2400 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (1 + 3 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo 670 Silver (Cortex-A55)
- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 670 Gold (Cortex-A78)
- 1 core at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 670 Prime (Cortex-A78)		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
L3 cache - 2 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)Hexagon 770Yes
GraphicsAdreno 642Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units768128
GPU clock550 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~844 GFLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU202188124973
GPU13827263368
Memory9692488392
UX137283105902
Total score574666382635
Samples[16 tests][9 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature47.9 °C44.6 °C
Stability98% -
Graphics test14 FPS -
Graphics score2462 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score10511 -
Video editing7127 -
Photo editing25823 -
Data manipulation9217 -
Writing score13861 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB4, 6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.0One UI 6
OS size26 GB20 GB

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (53% in 30 min)Yes (51% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:28 hr1:23 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:27 hr10:02 hr
Watching video12:42 hr13:42 hr
Gaming04:56 hr07:43 hr
Standby116 hr97 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A52s 5G
21:34 hr
Galaxy A15 5G+6%
22:46 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123° -
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorSony IMX682Hynix Hi5022Q
Sensor size1/1.7"1/2.8"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm17 mm
Sensor - SmartSense SC501CS
Sensor size - 1/5"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Sensor - GalaxyCore GC02M1
StabilizationDigitalNo

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution6528 x 48964160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length26 mm26 mm
SensorCMOSGalaxyCore GC013A
Sensor size1/2.8"1/3.06"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalNo
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) 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 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth featuresLE, A2DPLE
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, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*18 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeBudget
AnnouncedAugust 2021December 2023
Release dateSeptember 2021December 2023
Launch price$495$199
SAR (head)0.88 W/kg0.8 W/kg
SAR (body)0.84 W/kg1.46 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled charger - Not included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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