Samsung Galaxy A52 128GB Purple 4G
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The Samsung Galaxy A52 128GB Purple 4G is a powerful mid-range smartphone. With the fast Snapdragon 720G processor and 6GB RAM, you can switch smoothly between different apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. On the large 6.5-inch Full HD screen, you see a lot of detail in your favorite movie or series. Due to the large size, this smartphone is hard to operate with one hand. What's striking for a camera in this price range is the optical image stabilization in the 64-megapixel standard rear camera. Thanks to this image stabilization, your photos are less likely to look blurred and they're sharper. With the wide-angle lens, large buildings or sweeping landscapes also fit in your photos and 4K videos in their entirety. You can store all these images together with your apps and other files on the 128GB storage. The 4500mAh battery lasts a day with average use. Charging goes fast with the 25W charger, which is sold separately.
Note: this device isn't suitable for the 5G network. Want to benefit from the fastest internet speed in the future? Choose the 5G version of this smartphone.
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
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Camera quality | Good | |
Speed class | Good | |
Screen quality | Very good | |
Total storage capacity | 128 GB | |
Year introduced | 2021 | |
Screen size | 6,5 inches |
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Coming from a Galaxy S8 went looking for a worthy alternative. The specifications of the A52 are so high/good that I didn't necessarily look for the higher segment. I had to give up some features for that. The two most eye-catching are the water resistance and wireless charging. But other than that, it's a great device.
The need for an SD card is not present because sufficient storage space + also an excellent integration with OneDrive (cloud). The large screen is just as sharp and colorful as the S8. I have not seen a single hitch and everything runs smoothly. The fingerprint scanner on the front (under the screen) is really a relief, and nice with that light underneath.
After a few days of playing and configuring various apps, the battery life is especially noticeable. That one is really great!
I sincerely wonder what Samsung wants to achieve with the midrange devices. This one is so good that it may take a considerable market share of the high-end devices. Of course you feel the difference with a high-end device in terms of material use, but the difference in price is so great that you have to think carefully whether it is worth it. I say: Great device that A52
Marco Janssen
30 March 2021
Automatically translated from Dutch
Smooth operation with handy Android 11 functions and a beautiful screen. Making and receiving calls via my WiFi network (and my GSM subscription) was decisive for me because of the poor GSM reception indoors. That's why I didn't have to buy a coverage extender. The Always-on display is a handy plus point and consumes almost no extra battery capacity. Apps run smoothly and the shared screen is useful when making an appointment while communicating via WhatsApp, for example. I stop charging when the battery is 80% full (via an app) and for charging I usually use a slow charger to save the battery.
Philippe Le Brun
6 April 2021
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I've been using the phone for a week now and so far I really like it. He takes beautiful photos, responds quickly and also has a cool color.
The wide-angle lens is a welcome addition. If you want to have a nice view of the photo, that gives just a little extra context.
In addition, it is a nice idea that the phone is dust and waterproof. This way you can scroll on the toilet with peace of mind.
Jitse van der Horn
13 April 2021
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In terms of cameras, the Samsung Galaxy A72 offers more options than the A52. The screen and battery of the A72 are also larger. Curious about all similarities and differences between these smartphones? Read our comparison.
Product number | 877959 |
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Manufacturer code | SM-A525FLVGEUB |
Brand | Samsung |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
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Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2021 | |
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Introduction month | February | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 11 | |
Update to Android version possible | Android 12 | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 3 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Each quarter | |
Expected date of last security update | March 2025 | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Good | |
Review update policy | Good |
Size mobile phone | Very large | |
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Height | 15,99 cm | |
Width | 7,51 cm | |
Depth | 0,84 cm | |
Weight | 189 g | |
Color | Purple | |
Water-resistant | ||
IP certification | IP67 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Speed class | Good | |
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Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
Clock speed primary processor | 2,3 GHz | |
Number of primary processor cores | Octa-Core (8) | |
Total storage capacity | 128 GB | |
Internal RAM | 6 GB | |
Memory card reader | ||
Memory card | MicroSD | |
Expandable storage capacity up to | 1024 GB |
SIM free | ||
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Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for SIM card or memory card | |
Samsung region lock |
Camera quality | Good | |
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Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 64 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Contrast detection | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 4K @ 30 FPS | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/1.72 inches | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Wide-angle | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | No image stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Third rear camera | ||
Rear camera 3 lens type | Macro lens | |
Fourth rear camera | ||
Lens type fourth camera rear | Depth sensor | |
Type of depth sensor fourth camera rear | Standard depth sensor | |
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
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Front camera type | Notch in screen | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 32 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,5 inches | |
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Screen-to-body ratio | 83,9 % | |
Screen quality | Very good | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 90 Hz | |
Resolution height | 2400 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Pixel density | 407 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | AMOLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 5 | |
HDR support |
Battery life according to customers | Good | |
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Battery/battery capacity | 4500 mAh | |
Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Samsung Super Fast Charging | |
Power wired fast charging | 25 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G | |
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Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A, Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless B (WiFi 2), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.0 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Home button | ||
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Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | Under the screen | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
