The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo A52, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,100 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
vivo S5, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 18 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 171,000 | 215,555 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold cores and 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 157.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 85.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,100 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Curved Glass, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | AMOLED, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | A52 | S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2061, CPH2069, PADM00, PDAM10 | V1932A |
