Samsung Galaxy A52

Samsung Galaxy A52 in Kenya

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a recommended retail price of 41,000 shillings in Kenya. It features a Super AMOLED, 90Hz display, a Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) chipset, a quad 64 MP camera, and a large Li-Po 5000 mAh non-removable battery. Galaxy A52 is available at ZuriCart in the colors Black, White, Violet, and Blue (Awesome).

GALAXY A52 overview

Launched in 2021, Galaxy A52 is the immediate successor of Galaxy A51. It comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels. The device runs on Android 11 and is further fueled by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor. Similarly, Galaxy A72 runs on Android 11 and packs a 4500mAh battery which also supports fast charging.

In terms of the Camera, this device packs a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP camera, a 5MP camera, and a fourth 2MP camera. The front has 32MP for selfies and the device comes in shades of Black, White, Blue, and Lavender. It comes in the 5G and 4G Variants with the RAM standing at 6GB/8GB while the ROM is 128/256GB. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, and USB Type-C. Galaxy A52 also comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and Facial recognition for Biometrics.

DESIGN

While coming clad in plastic but with a distinctive look is the Galaxy A52 that has a similar design to Galaxy A51. It has a similar design trait as that of Samsung high-end phones. The display borders are slim with the front camera spotting an Infinity O pinhole. Worth noting is that the front camera does not merge into the front glass anywhere. The layers at the front are more reflective and make the device’s camera stand out from far.

The side buttons are also made out of plastic and feel more like that of Oppo A5which gives it a subtle look o A5. Galaxy A52 does have a distinctive back that is seen in the previous Samsung Galaxy A-series. Its finishing comprises intersecting lines that have cutting shapes onto the back which comes with a different look. The bottom section comprises a pinstripe texture of thin lines and produces a shimmering rainbow tone. The large camera housing looks advanced with the phone being of fair size but slightly wider than Galaxy S20. It comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor and the screen is IP67 water-resistant.

6.5 INCH DISPLAY SCREEN

Similar to Galaxy A51, Galaxy A52 also comes with a 6.5 inch Super AMOLED screen that further spots 1080×2400 pixels resolution. The OLED screen is able to give out a deeper color while having a better contrast thanks to its universal backlight. The device further gets other advantages of such a screen as its optional vivid screen is saturated while contrast in dark rooms is impressive. Screen brightness is fairly good and falls in the same case as that of Galaxy S20.

With this large screen, you will experience an immersive watching experience with a great cinematic view. You can play graphic intensive games and enjoy customizable characters and detailed environments. The screen is reasonably big for easy viewing to avoid straining. It has decent viewing angles and the screen can get bright for outdoor usage. On the display is a selfie camera for photography, video calls, and face recognition. There is also an under-display fingerprint scanner for authentication.

IP67 Dust and water protection cannot go unmentioned as it allows the hone to get dropped in a body of 1m deep water for up to an hour. This feature falls slightly short of the IP68 which is found in iPhone 11 Pro Max and Galaxy S20. IP68 guarantees protection in water for up to 1.5m deep for one hour.

CAMERA

With its upgraded camera specs, Galaxy A52 aims for the big leagues where we get Galaxy A72, Samsung M31s, and Poco X2. You further get to enjoy a quad-camera array of 8MP ultra-wide lenses, 5MP, and 2MP mono lenses. The main camera is a huge improvement from that of A52 which stood at 48MP and gives you nothing but the best of photos when it comes to getting good shots. The camera gives out a pleasing color tone as well as an admirable amount of details and sharpness being retained. The best part of the camera is that it can be able to identify when yellow light should be balanced and warm.

The 2MP mono lens camera will have you enjoying the liberty of taking shots in black and white and still being able to draw more light that gives out a higher contrast and artful shots. The telephoto lens is able to focus on nearby objects sharply while ultra-wide shoot gives out the usual dynamic range and details.

Selfie

Not much has changed with the selfie camera which still stands at the same size as that of Galaxy A51:32MP. The front camera is also able to utilize the 2MP depth sensor and further provide exceptional shots that are more than impressive. Overall the phone’s camera is a hit as it even has image stabilization which is excellent for shooting during focal length. Finally, it also comes with EIS that is good for shooting videos while having software-based stabilization.

5G CONNECTIVITY

The world is moving at a fast pace and so is Samsung as it introduces the Galaxy A52 which also has a 5G variant. As much as 4G connectivity is still the main service in most areas, you are assured that this device prepares you for the future. 5G transforms the device and gives it accelerated speeds and better performance. With it, you will be able to download huge files on the go or stream high-quality HDR movies with sufficient clarity.

PERFORMANCE

Similarly, to what we saw in Galaxy A72, A52 also comes with two different processors as per the variants. You either get to enjoy the peaks of Snapdragon 750G with the 5G version or that of 720G upon purchasing the 4G version. Both snapdragons are amongst the best mid-range smartphone chipsets in the market and are improved as compared to that of Samsung Galaxy A71 which had Snapdragon 730.

Galaxy A72 is one of the phones that spots a Snapdragon 750G while the likes of Galaxy M51 have Snapdragon 720G. Both processors work fine and have an admirable performance. It is able to support high Graphics games such as PUBG and GTA San Andreas without lagging. Even while playing games for long hours’ phone does not heat up making the experience to be thrilling.

SOFTWARE

The latest Android 11 that we find in the leagues on Galaxy A72, Galaxy S10 Plus, and Google Pixel 2 is also spotted in this device. You will get a better experience day by day as things get to run smoother and even longer. Thanks to this software, you get your next action more quickly since App actions are able to predict what you are about to do. The built-in screen recorder will allow you to record on-screen content immediately while Bixby routines enable you to conduct several tasks on your device. Also found with the new software is the Edge screen which enables you to have faster access to other functions as well by swiping in from the display’s edge.

BATTERY

Amongst the biggest advantages of the Galaxy A52 is the 4500mAh battery which will also be spotted on the Galaxy Note 20. The battery is sufficient for a full day of usage with ease and without having the inconvenience of moving around with a power bank or always seeking a power plug. The excellent battery life can be linked to the HD resolution and low-consuming chipset that come with it. The battery can also support heavy usage including browsing, watching videos, and gaming without being drained. It comes with a 25W charger that fills up the device in the shortest time possible.

STORAGE

Users will get to enjoy between the 6/128GB variant or opt for the 8/256GB variant when it comes to storage. Both storage options are sufficient for you to download videos, movies, playlists and so much more without the need to frequently free up space. This space is not only sufficient but also expandable with a micro SD card up to 128GB.

CONNECTIVITY

You will enjoy connectivity with options such as : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth- 5.1,GPS,Fm radio,USB- USB Type-C 3.1 and USB On-The-Go

IN-DISPLAY FINGERPRINT

Authentication will be as easy as ABC as the same biometrics that were seen on Galaxy A72 have also been incorporated. The device has an optical under-display fingerprint scanner which is very reliable and responsive. With only one tap access is granted. There is also a face recognition feature that is also secure and fast. Within a glance, you will have access to your device.

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