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Samsung positions the Galaxy A52 as a versatile smartphone, suitable for all user demographics, meeting various needs from photography, online content consumption like YouTube, Facebook, extensive gaming, and a battery life sufficient for all-day use.
Galaxy A52 comes equipped with a plethora of new features, providing you with a great user experience without the need to invest heavily in flagships like the Galaxy S21 or S20 FE.
The back of the Galaxy A52 boasts a seamless design with the camera module blending seamlessly into the rear, creating a cohesive look. It's not just a derivative of the S and Note series but rather a distinct identity within the A line.
Despite its plastic construction, the rear panel of the Galaxy A52 exudes a premium feel with its matte finish, ensuring cleanliness and reducing fingerprints and sweat stains.
Turning to the front, you'll find a familiar sight—a centered punch-hole display, akin to its predecessors.
In terms of durability, the Galaxy A52 is rated IP67 for water and dust resistance, meaning it can withstand submersion in water up to 1m deep for 30 minutes and fend off dust ingress effectively.
What about the display?
The display of the Galaxy A52 stands out as one of its most lucrative features. You'll experience a bright, vibrant 6.5-inch screen with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate (with an option to switch back to 60Hz).
While binge-watching the Loki series on the Galaxy A52, I immediately marked this smartphone as the top choice for movie enthusiasts. Its large, smooth-moving screen with vivid colors and various display modes, thanks to the premium Super AMOLED panel, makes it a standout.
How bright is it? We measured the Galaxy A52's brightness at 708 nits, but Samsung claims it can reach a maximum of 800 nits in outdoor conditions with automatic brightness enabled. So, rest assured, using the Galaxy even under harsh sunlight yields clear visibility.
Dual speakers will deliver much better sound
Samsung has retained the 3.5mm headphone jack for the A52, so feel free to plug in your favorite traditional headphones. It's worth emphasizing that the Galaxy A52 also features a dual stereo speaker system, delivering impressive audio quality.
When listening to guitar music, the sound is crisp and clear, with vocals coming through distinctly. Even at maximum volume, there's no distortion from the speakers. Considering its price range, the Galaxy A52 offers impressive music playback capabilities.
After listening and comparing with other brands, I feel the sound of the Galaxy A52 leans more towards bass. So, if you're a bass enthusiast, this is the phone for you!
4 cameras will leave you amazed
You'll have a total of 4 rear sensors, with a main 64 MP camera that combines pixels to 12 MP in final images to save storage space. Additionally, there's a 12 MP wide-angle lens, a 5 MP macro sensor, and finally, a 5 MP depth-sensing camera for portrait shots.
Upon testing, the Galaxy A52 demonstrates fast autofocus capabilities, resulting in sharp images thanks to its high-resolution sensor. Switching to the 64 MP mode does enhance clarity somewhat, although not significantly. It proves particularly useful when zooming in to crop images.
Portrait, wide-angle, and other shooting modes are well-handled, as discussed in our detailed review of the Galaxy A52's camera. Feel free to check it out for more insights.
Is the performance sufficient for gaming?
With the mid-range Snapdragon 720G processor and 8GB RAM, the Galaxy A52 is clearly capable of smoothly handling these everyday tasks.
On Geekbench, the Galaxy A52 scores 542 in single-core and 1,608 in multi-core performance. The device's performance can be considered good for its price range.
When playing popular games like Arena of Valor or PUBG Mobile, the device can handle them at medium settings quite well. So, gamers looking to climb the ranks with this device should be satisfied.
4,500mAh Battery, Rapid Charging
With a 4,500mAh battery, it's not difficult for the Galaxy A52 to last through a day of mixed usage.
According to a 24h công nghệ review, the Galaxy A52 can last for over 9 hours of continuous usage. This test involves a wide range of apps, providing results that closely reflect real-world usage. Check out the table below for details.
Samsung has integrated 25W fast charging for the Galaxy A52 (although the included charger is only 15W, so you'll need to purchase an additional one if you require faster charging).
Despite the Galaxy A52 5G not coming with a 25W fast charging cable in the box, it only takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to fully charge the phone's 4,500mAh battery (from 0% to 100%). So, it's not too long of a wait!
Android 11 with the latest OneUI interface
Samsung is one of the manufacturers with the most bundled apps, mainly to support its ecosystem such as Samsung Pay, Galaxy Gift, Wearable, and more.
If you're a Samsung fan who uses many devices within the ecosystem, you'll appreciate not having to download these apps separately. However, if you're not fond of them due to memory usage or screen space, you can still disable them.
The OneUI interface offers plenty of customization options. For example, the Galaxy A52 features a toolbar on the edge of the screen where you can place frequently used apps or shortcuts for quicker access (you'll need to enable this in the settings).
Galaxy A52: A smartphone for everyone
There are several aspects of the Galaxy A52 that I really like, such as its dynamic design, smooth 90Hz display, fast and precise 64 MP camera setup. It offers decent performance in its price range and a battery that easily lasts a day for me.
Overall, the Galaxy A52 is quite well-rounded, so I believe this smartphone will be suitable for the majority of users. It's a solid choice for anyone looking to buy and use it.
Do you agree with the points I've made about the Galaxy A52? Which feature do you like the most? Remember to leave a comment below!
Don't forget that Mytour is currently offering a promotion with an instant discount of 400,000 VND for the Galaxy A52 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB models. This offer is valid from now until June 30th, so if you're interested, be sure to make your purchase soon as time is limited.
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