Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Realme 8 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A52 and Realme 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A52, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 341,212
- against 327,458
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant
Realme 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Weight
- 176 g
- against 189 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 25 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 341,212 Best value | 327,458 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz performance cores and 6 lower-clocked efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Blue, Black, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 176 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 50 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 407 ppi | 411 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 11 | — |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, ANT+ | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.53 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.35 W/kg Best value | 0.91 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.84 W/kg Best value | 1.107 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, ANT+ Best value | Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A52 | 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A525F, SM-A525F/DS, SM-A525M, SM-A525M/DS | RMX3081 |
