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Exclusive Report: Reviewing Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 5G in Detail
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 159.9 mm (6.3 inches) | 162.9 mm (6.41 inches) |
| Device Width | 75.1 mm (2.96 inches) | 78.2 mm (3.08 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) |
| Device Weight | 189 g (6.67 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Plastic | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Purple | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 85% | 86.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU 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) | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 6 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon 770 | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 642 | Adreno 710 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 550 MHz | 1010 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 512 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~563.2 GFLOPS | ~517.1 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 6.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 07:27 hr | 10:13 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 12:42 hr | 16:02 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 116 hr | 115 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 64 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 123° | 123° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Ultrawide: 12 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP 4) Depth: 5 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 5 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | 3184 x 2388 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | GalaxyCore GC12A2 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.8" (≈ 0.36 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | Yes | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3) | LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B17 (700), B20 (800), B25 (1900), B26 (850), B28 (700), B38 (2600), B40 (2300), B41 (2500), B66 (AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | August 2021 | March 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $495 | $399 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 75 | 87 |
| Camera Rating | 45 | 68* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 30 | 29 |
| Battery Rating | 66 | 83 |
| Connectivity Rating | 71 | 78 |
| Overall Review Score | 54 | 67* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
$495.00 USD
EUR
416.15
INR
44,844.38
NGN
670,032.79
JPY
76,542.84
MYR
1,942.23
CNY
3,424.76
ZAR
7,892.08
RUB
38,260.93
GBP
362.54
CHF
379.91
Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
$399.00 USD
EUR
335.44
INR
36,147.29
NGN
540,087.04
JPY
61,698.17
MYR
1,565.56
CNY
2,760.56
ZAR
6,361.50
RUB
30,840.63
GBP
292.23
CHF
306.23
