Samsung has just announced the Galaxy A52 and A72 smartphones that succeed last year’s popular Galaxy A51 and A71 handsets. This time around, there is a sleeker design with brighter color options such as Awesome Violet and Awesome Blue, while the displays have received a boost in refresh rate. IP67 water-resistance has been added to the new Galaxy A models that are priced from £399 and £419 respectively.
The Galaxy A52 and A72 share a number of features and components but there are notable differences between them, specifically in the camera, display, chipset, and battery departments. Join us after the break to check out the specification comparison of Samsung’s latest handsets.
| Galaxy A52 | Galaxy A52 5G | Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 17, 2021 | Same | Same |
| Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI 3.1 |
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display (1080 x 2400), 407ppi |
6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display (1080 x 2400), 407ppi |
6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display (1080 x 2400), 394ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Rear Cameras | Main: 64MP OIS AF (F1.8, 0.8µm) Ultra Wide: 12MP FF (F2.2, 1.12µm) Macro: 5MP FF (F2.4, 1.12µm) Depth: 5MP FF (F2.4, 1.12µm) *Zoom |
Main: 64MP OIS AF (F1.8, 0.8µm) Ultra Wide: 12MP FF (F2.2, 1.12µm) Macro: 5MP FF (F2.4, 1.12µm) Depth: 5MP FF (F2.4, 1.12µm) *Zoom |
Main: 64MP OIS AF (F1.8, 0.8µm) Ultra Wide: 12MP FF (F2.2, 1.12µm) Macro: 5MP FF (F2.4, 1.12µm) Tele(3X): 8MP OIS AF (F2.4, 1.0µm) *Zoom |
| Front Camera | 32MP FF (F2.2, 0.8µm) | 32MP FF (F2.2, 0.8µm) | 32MP FF (F2.2, 0.8µm) |
| AP | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Memory | RAM: 4/6/8GB ROM: 128/256GB |
RAM: 6/8GB ROM: 128/256GB |
RAM: 6/8GB ROM: 128/256GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Expandable Memory & SIM Card | 2 slots (SIM 1 + Hybrid) Micro SD: Up to 1TB | 2 slots (SIM 1 + Hybrid) Micro SD: Up to 1TB | 2 slots (SIM 1 + Hybrid) Micro SD: Up to 1TB |
| Battery | 4,500mAh (typical) | 4,500mAh (typical) | 5,000mAh (typical) |
| Charging | 25W Fast-Charging | 25W Fast-Charging | 25W Fast-Charging |
| Network | LTE | 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD | LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G + 5GHz) Bluetooth® v 5.0 USB Type 2.0-C Location (GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Galileo) | Same | Same |
| Payment | NFC/MST | Same | Same |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Virtual Proximity sensor | Same | Same |
| Security | Face Recognition, In-display Fingerprint Scanner | Same | Same |
| Audio | Stereo speakers sound by AKG, Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology, Bluetooth Dual Audio | Same | Same |
| IP Rating | IP67 | Same | Same |
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm | Same | 77.4 x 165.0 x 8.4mm |
| Weight | 189g | Same | 203g |
| Colors | Awesome Violet, Blue, Black, White | Same | Same |
| Price | TBC | £399 | £419 |
