Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A72 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A72 and Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A72, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- OS Version
- 14
- against 11
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 407 ppi
- against 394 ppi
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 203 g
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,342 | 386,474 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 775 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,891 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver cores. | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Purple, Blue | Black, White, Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 394 ppi | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 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+ | 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 | 0.23 W/kg Best value | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 3,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A725F, SM-A725F/DS, SM-A725M, SM-A725M/DS | SM-A526B, SM-A526B/DS, SM-A5260, SM-A526W, SM-A526U, SM-A526U1 |
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