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Huawei nova 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 467,000
- against 386,474
- Weight
- 169 g
- against 189 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 407 ppi
- against 392 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 820E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 (6-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.22 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 Best value | 386,474 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core processor with 2x Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6x Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink | Black, White, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 160.1 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.3 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Glass | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.6 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,800 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 | SM-A526B, SM-A526B/DS, SM-A5260, SM-A526W, SM-A526U, SM-A526U1 |
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