Are the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 water resistant?

Dust and water resistance has been a flagship-exclusive feature for a few years now, which meant that any Samsung customer who wanted to own a Galaxy phone capable of surviving a quick water dunk had to buy a Galaxy S or a Galaxy Note device — as long as it didn’t carry the ‘Lite’ label.

This wasn’t always the case, and as many of you will remember, Samsung used to treat some of its popular Galaxy A phones with an IP rating a few years ago. This has stopped around the time the Galaxy A lineup was rebranded in 2018-2019, resulting in phones such as the Galaxy A50, the Galaxy A70, and their respective sequels lacking any kind of IP rating.

Do the new Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 offer any dust / water resistance?

Yes, they do! In case you missed the official announcement yesterday, both the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 come with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating. It’s not as good as the IP68 rating previously boasted by devices such as the Galaxy A5 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) but it’s a whole lot better than nothing.

The IP67 rating explained

IP stands for Ingress Protection and it’s a rating used to define how effective an electronic device is at keeping foreign elements away from the internal components. The first digit after IP is used to determine the device’s protection against dust and other foreign particles, while the second digit relates to water resistance.

With that being said, an IP67 dust and water resistance rating for the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72 means that these phones are entirely dust proof. 6 is the highest rating for dust resistance and it provides full protection.

The water resistance scale is wider, going from 0 (no protection) all the way up to 9 (full protection against high-pressure, high-temperature jet sprays). With a water resistance rating of 7, the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 should be protected against water damage when immersed in up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

Comparatively, Samsung’s flagships (and a few older Galaxy A phones) come with an IP68 rating. It means that they offer the same protection against dust but they have a higher degree of water resistance at greater depths of up to 1.5 meters.

Galaxy A52

• Model: SM-A525F
• Dimensions: Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.5 inch / 165.10 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 720G
• Camera: 64MP

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Galaxy A52 5G

• Model: SM-A526B
• Dimensions: Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.5 inch / 165.10 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 750G
• Camera: 64MP

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Galaxy A72

• Model: SM-A725F
• Dimensions: Bar: 165 x 77.4 x 8.4 mm
  
• Display: 6.7 inch / 170.18 mm Super AMOLED Display
• CPU: Snapdragon 720G
• Camera: 64MP

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Tizen, the world’s most popular TV platform, has gained even more traction

Samsung might be giving up on the Tizen platform for wearables, or at the very least the company will reportedly offer one or more smartwatches powered by Google’s WearOS platform later this year. But as far as its smart TV portfolio goes, Samsung has no plans to leave the Tizen platform behind. On the contrary, market watchers believe that Tizen could remain the leading TV streaming platform for years to come.

This is because Samsung’s Tizen platform is too successful to even consider abandoning it. In 2020, Samsung was recognized as the world’s no.1 TV brand for the 15th consecutive year after it captured roughly 31.8% of the global TV market in terms of sales revenue, and all of the company’s smart TVs are powered by Tizen.

In other words, Samsung’s huge global TV market share is keeping Tizen on the map and ensures the platform’s continuous success.

12.7% of all TVs worldwide were powered by Tizen last year

Previous reports have revealed that Samsung’s Tizen platform was powering 11.6% of all TVs in use in 2019. A year later, the company recorded a higher 12.7% share as the number of Tizen-powered TVs in use increased to a total of 162.3 million.

The Tizen platform has grown tremendously over the past five years and it is now leading the smart TV market in terms of market share. It’s followed by LG’s WebOS platform with 7.3% of the market. Interestingly enough, the Sony PlayStation and Amazon Fire OS platforms have each captured 6.4% of the market last year.

As for what’s to come, Samsung has already unveiled its 2021 TV lineup a couple of weeks ago and it’s looking better than ever. microLED technology has gotten more accessible, and the company has introduced a new series of Neo QLED TVs.

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[Poll] What feature are you buying the Galaxy A52 for?

The Galaxy A52 was finally unveiled today. With all of the awesome improvements that it brings, the Galaxy A52 could end up being a best seller for Samsung. Many people across the globe were patiently waiting for the handset to arrive.

Now that it’s here, and if you’ve decided to buy it, we’d like to know what your purchase decision is based on. Are you buying the Galaxy A52 because it brings back IP67 protection to Samsung’s mid-range lineup?

Or are you more interested in the 90Hz display refresh rate which makes animations and feeds a joy to view. Perhaps the improved camera setup, which includes a 64-megapixel optically stabilized primary shooter, is making you open your wallet?

Could it be the promise of three major Android OS upgrades, something that not many mid-range phones offer, or that there’s support for 25W fast charging? Vote below and let us know in the comments what made you want to buy this device.

What feature are you buying the Galaxy A52 for?

• IP67 water and dust resistance
• Three Android OS upgrades
• 90Hz display refresh rate
• 25W fast charging
• Improved cameras

Results

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Galaxy A series may be Samsung’s rescue in the year of Chinese OEMs

2021 is going to be the year of Chinese smartphone vendors according to Strategy Analytics, but despite this, Samsung is poised to remain the top global smartphone vendor. The company’s market share at the end of 2021 is expected to remain at a steady 20%, guaranteeing 1st place for the Korean tech giant.

Samsung will reportedly be followed by Apple who will retain a 16% market share as last year, and Xiaomi might climb up the ranks and become the world’s 3rd largest smartphone vendor before the end of 2021.

Chinese brands are fighting over Huawei’s lost market share

Following Huawei’s demise in the majority of markets outside its home country, numerous Chinese OEMs are now battling over the company’s lost market share. This is the reason why some analysts believe that 2021 will be the year of Chinese smartphone vendors, as they’ll inevitably improve their market share in the process of replacing Huawei.

Although Samsung and Apple will reportedly retain 1st and 2nd place in the global smartphone market, respectively, Chinese OEMs are expected to dominate the Asia Pacific region where Vivo, Xiaomi, and Oppo are likely to become the top-three players through aggressive marketing, expanding channel footprints and competitive pricing, claims Strategy Analytics senior director Linda Sui via The Korea Bizwire.

On the other hand, analysts believe that the Galaxy A series will greatly contribute to Samsung not losing its top spot. And with that in mind, it’s worth noting that the recent report was published before the very promising Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 were introduced. This could mean that Samsung might have a better fighting chance against its rivals from China than analysts have initially predicted.

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The Galaxy A82 reportedly has a 64MP camera supplied by Sony

Although the new Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 have become a very popular topic of conversation following Galaxy Awesome Unpacked earlier this week, they represent only a portion of the entire Galaxy A range of devices planned to hit the shelves this year. The company is also developing the Galaxy A82 as a direct sequel to the Galaxy A80 because the A81 never came to be, and new camera details pertaining to the upcoming model have now emerged.

Similar to the Galaxy A52 and A72, the unannounced Galaxy A82 should arrive on the market with a 64MP main camera in tow, according to a new report passed along by our friends at GalaxyClub. But unlike the two aforementioned models, the Galaxy A82’s main camera won’t be based on Samsung’s ISOCELL GW1 sensor.

The Galaxy A82 reportedly has a Sony sensor

As many of you know, the Galaxy A52 and A72 feature a 64MP ISOCELL GW1 main camera, with the addition of OIS being one of the best things about the whole setup. The Galaxy A82 will reportedly have a different 64MP sensor supplied by Sony, presumably the IMX686 sensor. It was released in late-2019 and so far it’s been employed by a variety of smartphones from Chinese brands including Meizu, Xiaomi, Huawei and more.

Camera specifications aside, it remains unclear exactly where the sensor will be placed and whether or not the Galaxy A82 will have a rotating camera setup similar to its predecessor. It may have a different but equally unique design, or it might carry a more conventional, non-moving camera on its back panel. Time will tell, and thankfully we might not have to wait much longer before we find out given that the Galaxy A Quantum 2 — a phone that’s based on the Galaxy A82 — is expected to go on sale next month.

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Texas chip plant shutdown may cause big losses and fewer 5G phones

Samsung Electronics might be faced with massive financial losses on account of its chip manufacturing plant in Texas not becoming fully operational since it was temporarily shut down a month ago. More specifically, Samsung may suffer production losses of around 400 billion won ($353 million), according to industry analysts cited by The Korea Bizwire.

In case you’re unfamiliar with the timeline, Samsung was forced to shut down its chip manufacturing plant in Austin, Texas last month when an unexpected winter storm led to power outages and other infrastructure-related issues in the region. Two days later, Samsung was already making efforts to restart its Austin chip plant as soon as possible, but weeks have passed since and the plant has yet to become fully operational.

Reports say that Samsung’s facility has recovered power and water supply since mid-February, however, the plant has yet to resume normal operations following equipment inspections. Analysts believe that it will take at least one more month before the factory in Texas will be back to normal.

These problems could impact global smartphone production

Industry watchers expect Samsung’s facility in Texas to churn out wafers from mid-April, and this could lead to further losses being recorded by the company’s non-memory business in Q2, 2021.

Considering that non-memory products usually require two or three months of lead time, we think that the Austin factory is facing four to five months of disruption in its production schedule, said KTB Investment & Securities analyst Kim Yang-jae.

And because the facility in Texas is responsible for manufacturing 5G radio frequency integrated circuits (RFIC) for Qualcomm, OLED display driver integrated circuits (DDIC) for Samsung’s business, as well as image sensors, solid state drive (SSD) controllers, and 14-to-64nm-based microprocessors, the lower production yield could lead to production issues across different segments.

Global smartphone production could decline by 5% in Q2 2021, but 5G smartphones in particular might be facing a much bigger hit because of these recent developments. Market watcher TrendForce estimating that the Texas facility’s shutdown could lead to a whopping 30% decrease in 5G smartphone production in the second quarter of 2021.

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Galaxy A52 vs Galaxy A32 (4G): Both are good, but one’s a better value

The Galaxy A32 was a surprising release on the back of Samsung’s decision to equip it with a high refresh rate display, yet the newly-launched Galaxy A52 has even more surprises up its sleeve. After all, it’s a more expensive device, and by that logic, it will offer better specs. But does the Galaxy A52 make the Galaxy A32 obsolete, and is this the reason why the budget phone was released mere weeks before Galaxy Awesome Unpacked instead of at the event?

We may never know, but this doesn’t make a Galaxy A32 – Galaxy A52 side-by-side comparison less meaningful. On the contrary, it might bring us closer to the truth, or at the very least, it will give a clearer understanding of how Samsung’s time and resources were distributed between the two new Galaxy A models. Hint: there seems to have been some positive bias towards the Galaxy A52.

For a bit of recap, the Galaxy A52 was launched in 4G and 5G variants. But unlike the Galaxy A32, whose 5G variant is inferior to the 4G model, the Galaxy A52 5G is the better alternative this time around.

The Galaxy A32 and Galaxy A52 differ in many other ways, but since we already know that the Galaxy A32 5G is lacking in a few important areas, we’ll disregard it for the time being and focus on the Galaxy A32 4G and how it compares to the slightly newer and pricier Galaxy A52.

As a reminder in case you think we’re being unfair towards the budget phone, the Galaxy A32 5G’s main and arguably only advantage over its 4G sibling lies in the MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset. Beyond that, the 5G variant has a lower-resolution 60Hz TFT HD display, lower resolution main, depth, and selfie cameras, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor instead of an in-display sensor, though some could consider this a plus.

Galaxy A32 (4G) vs Galaxy A52 (4G/5G): Display and performance

The Galaxy A32 (4G) and the Galaxy A52 have relatively similar display characteristics, and yes, this is true even considering the obvious design differences between Infinity-U and Infinity-O.

The phones take advantage of a Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate (120Hz for the Galaxy A52 5G), a FHD+ resolution, and up to 800 nits of brightness.

That’s not to say the Galaxy A32 at 90Hz will perform the same as the Galaxy A52 at the same refresh rate. The former phone ships with a MediaTek Helio G80 which is ill-equipped for certain tasks at 90Hz, while the latter will deliver a smoother experience thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (4G) / Snapdragon 750G (5G) chipset.

Galaxy A32 (4G) vs Galaxy A52 (4G/5G): Camera and software

Both the Galaxy A32 (4G) and the Galaxy A52 feature 64MP main cameras with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, but the latter model one-ups the former with the addition of optical image stabilization, leading to sharper photos and videos.

The Galaxy A32 has an 8MP ultra-wide camera that gets the job done in natural daylight, whereas the Galaxy A52 boasts a more capable 12MP shooter that should perform a little bit better in all conditions. We’ll test this in our upcoming review.

Finally, the depth and macro sensors are similar across both phones, and the Galaxy A52 has a higher-resolution 32MP selfie camera.

As for the software, it’s just another reason why the Galaxy A52 is set to deliver a superior camera experience. Although both phones ship with Android 11 and One UI 3, you’ll find that the Galaxy A32 is missing more features while the Galaxy A52 delivers a near-complete flagship-grade experience.

It offers Night Mode, 4K video Snapshot, and Fun Mode, which is an AR-based filter developed — or at least marketed — in partnership with Snapchat. Last but certainly not least, the Galaxy A52 boasts Pro Video Mode, and that’s a huge plus for content creators.

Galaxy A32 (4G) vs Galaxy A52 (4G/5G): Design, build quality and other specs

Samsung describes the 2021 Galaxy A series as having a minimal camera housing design and layout. Both the Galaxy A32 and the Galaxy A52 can pride themselves on this trait, but perhaps the former model is truer to the definition.

They both feature Gorilla Glass 5 screen protection and a plastic back, but regardless of which camera housing design you prefer, the Galaxy A52 does look more contemporary on the opposite side thanks to the Infinity-O display.

If none of the details above matter, there’s one characteristic that really does, and that’s the phone’s newfound dust and water resistance. The Galaxy A52 is the only phone here to boast an IP rating (IP67 to be precise). And as a bonus — because why not? — it has stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Now, assuming that the Galaxy A32’s battery performance foreshadows the Galaxy A52’s autonomy on a single charge then it’s nothing but good news. Once again, this is something we’ll have to determine following our Galaxy A52 review, but it’s worth noting that the newer entry to the series has a 4,500mAh battery whereas the Galaxy A32 has a 5,000mAh unit that guarantees great battery life on a single charge.

Thankfully, the Galaxy A52 addresses one of the Galaxy A32’s biggest drawbacks and, as a result, it supports 25W fast charging, though it should be noted that it ships with a 15W charger. Combined with a more energy-efficient chipset and perhaps better software optimization, the Galaxy A52 might be able to match or even surpass the Galaxy A32 in terms of battery life.

Galaxy A32 (4G) vs Galaxy A52 (4G/5G):

Both the Galaxy A32 4G and the Galaxy A52 have a place on the market and neither seems to be a threat to the other. Nevertheless, it could be argued that: firstly, the Galaxy A52 is a better value proposition in the grand scheme of things, and secondly, Samsung is biased towards its success. It’s certainly more future-proof and it will deliver a more complete and closer-to-flagship experience in terms of both hardware and software.

If you can’t decide between the two, it’s likely because of the difference in price more than anything else. The Galaxy A52 offers too many advantages to ignore, so if you can’t stretch your budget, at least try going for the 4G variant of the Galaxy A32 and not the 5G model. And if you’re in it for the sake of 5G then, well, the Galaxy A52 is the only reasonable choice. It certainly feels like the 5G-enabled Galaxy A32 is now obsolete, though maybe it was never in date concerning some of its specs, ahem, TFT.

As for the Galaxy A32’s absence at Galaxy Awesome Unpacked, perhaps the company wanted to keep the audience somewhat focused on what’s arguably one of its best bets for 2021 — the Galaxy A52 — without the Galaxy A32 5G stealing the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Either way, the Galaxy A32 4G and the Galaxy A52 are both great phones. You can’t really go wrong with either, but we still think that you’d probably have a better time with the Galaxy A52, regardless of whether it has 4G or 5G connectivity.

Galaxy A32

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Galaxy A52

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Galaxy A52 5G

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General Information
Model name	Galaxy A32	Galaxy A52	Galaxy A52 5G
Model number	SM-A325F	SM-A525F	SM-A526B
Model type	Bar	Bar	Bar
Color	Black (Black) White (White) Blue (Blue) Violet (Violet)	Black (Black) White (White) Violet (Violet) Blue (Blue)	Black (Black) White (White) Violet (Violet) Blue (Blue)
Announced	2021, January	2021, March	2021, March
Released		2021, March	2021, March
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm	Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm	Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weights	184g	189g	189g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 11	Android 11	Android 11
One UI version	3.1	3.1	3.1
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G	2G 3G 4G	2G 3G 4G 5G
Display
Kind	Main Display	Main Display	Main Display
Name	Infinity-U Display	Infinity-O Display	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Super AMOLED Display	Super AMOLED Display	Super AMOLED Display
Size	6.4 inch / 162.56 mm	6.5 inch / 165.10 mm	6.5 inch / 165.10 mm
Resolution	FHD+ / x pixels	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels
Pixel density	PPI	407 PPI	407 PPI
Screen to body ratio	%	~84.9%	~84.9%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	4 GB RAM with 64 GB ROM 6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM	4 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM	6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	64MP	64MP	64MP
Aperture	F1.8	F1.8	F1.8
Battery
Standard battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
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The best Galaxy A72 features that make it an enticing phone

Samsung has unveiled its newest Galaxy A series smartphones, the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A72. The Galaxy A72 is the better (and the costlier) phone of the two, and it is a huge upgrade over last year’s Galaxy A71. The new mid-range smartphone brings various high-end features such as stereo speakers, water resistance, and a zoom camera, which were earlier only available in Samsung’s flagship Galaxy smartphones. This makes the Galaxy A72 a great choice for those who want high-end features without burning a hole in their pocket.

If you missed Samsung launch event and want to know what’s great about the Galaxy A72, here are its best features.

A 90Hz Super AMOLED display

The Galaxy A72 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with Full HD+ resolution, 800 nits peak brightness, and more importantly, a 90Hz high refresh rate. A higher refresh rate makes the screen appear smoother while scrolling and navigating through the UI, using day-to-day apps, and gaming.

A 64MP quad-camera with OIS, 3x zoom camera

At the rear, the Galaxy A72 features a quad-camera setup consisting of a 64MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, an 8MP telephoto camera, and a 5MP macro camera. While the 64MP camera is not new to Samsung’s mid-range phones, the sensor now comes fitted with OIS (optical image stabilization), allowing the phone to keep the camera’s shutter open for a longer period of time. This means that the Galaxy A72 can capture more light, resulting in relatively brighter and noise-free images in low-light conditions. The feature also helps in capturing smoother and shake-free videos.

Even the 8MP telephoto camera on the phone features OIS. It has a 3x optical zoom lens, which, combined with OIS, should offer some great zoom shots. It is the same telephoto camera unit that is used in the Galaxy S20 FE. This is the first time Samsung has launched a mid-range Galaxy phone with both OIS and a telephoto camera.

Pro video mode in the camera app

The Galaxy A72 also features the Pro video mode in the camera app, offering you more advanced controls while recording videos. You can change the ISO, exposure, focus, shutter speed, white balance, frame rate, and other settings, making the phone a good choice for camera enthusiasts and creators. This is the first time Samsung has brought the Pro video mode to a mid-range Galaxy phone.

Fun mode brings Snapchat filters on the stock camera app

Samsung has also teamed up with Snapchat to bring Snapchat lenses and effects to the Galaxy A72’s stock camera app. The phone’s Fun camera mode features 16 lenses, out of which nine popular effects come from Snapchat and are constantly updated. You can get higher resolution images and various other settings that you don’t get while using the Snapchat app.

Stereo speakers

Similar to most other high-end Samsung smartphones, the Galaxy A72 features stereo speakers. The combination of a Super AMOLED screen, stereo speakers, and a dedicated headphone jack makes the Galaxy A72 a great multimedia consumption device.

IP67 certification for dust and water resistance

The Galaxy A72 also features IP67 certification for dust and water resistance (up to 1 meter of depth for up to 30 minutes). It means that you don’t have to worry about dust or water damaging your smartphone while you are on the beach, by the pool, or stuck in the rain.

Snapdragon 720G processor

The Galaxy A72 comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 720G processor, which is an 8nm chipset featuring two high-performance Kryo 465 Gold CPU cores clocked at 2.3GHz, six high-efficiency Kryo 465 Silver CPU cores operating at 1.8GHz, and the Adreno 618 GPU. It is a decently fast processor for all day-to-day tasks. You should also be able to play high-end games without any major issues. Those who don’t prefer using phones with Exynos processors can have peace of mind while buying the Galaxy A72.

Android 11 out of the box, three major OS updates

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A72 with Android 11 (One UI 3.1) out of the box. The phone will also get three major Android OS updates and an additional year of security patches. That’s four years of software support, which should be more than good enough for most smartphone users.

5,000mAh battery, 25W charging

The Galaxy A72 is powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which can last one whole day of heavy usage or up to two days of light usage. The phone is compatible with 25W super fast charging, which should be fast enough to completely replenish an empty battery in a little over an hour. You also get a 25W charger in the box.

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I’m super excited about future Galaxy M/F phones after the A52’s launch

Yesterday, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52, a phone that is easily one of the biggest year-on-year upgrades the company has ever released. It’s crazy just how many high-end features have suddenly made their way onto Samsung’s mid-range phones with the A52 and the A72, such as high refresh rate displays, stereo speakers, water resistance, optically stabilized cameras, improved zooming capabilities (up to 30x on the A72), and 25W super fast charging.

The lines between flagship and mid-range Galaxy phones has never been as blurry as it is now, but more than the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72, I’m excited about future Galaxy M series and Galaxy F series phones. That’s because if the short history of these lineups is any guide, Samsung will now be using the features we see on its latest mainstream A series offerings and adding even more shine on top for whatever Galaxy M or F phone is next in the pipeline.

In fact, at least one of those features — 25W fast charging — is already available on Galaxy M and Galaxy F smartphones. Even a 90Hz display was already introduced on the Galaxy M12, which costs half of what the Galaxy A52 retails for. The M and F series phones also sport humungous 6,000 mAh and 7,000 mAh batteries; carry those forward, add features from the new Galaxy A phones, price them competitively as is the norm for Galaxy M/F devices, and, voila, you will have some truly amazing mid-range phones in your hands.

Of course, we will have to wait and see if that actually happens. The Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 are already priced aggressively, and making M and F series phones that undercut those prices could would be detrimental to sales of the Galaxy A handsets, at least in India where smartphone buyers are interested in getting maximum bang for buck. Still, I hope Samsung does it, because that would be a win for customers everywhere the Galaxy M and F series are available, and that’s all that matters in the end, right?

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Leaked roadmap reveals Galaxy S21 FE, Tab S7 Lite launch dates

Samsung launched some pretty impressive smartphones this year, including the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy A52, and the Galaxy A72. However, the company isn’t done yet, and going by its leaked product roadmap, it looks like Samsung has plans to launch at least three new devices by mid-2021.

Reliable leakster Evan Blass (a.k.a @evleaks) has published an image that reportedly shows Samsung’s product launch roadmap for Q2 and Q3 of 2021. It shows that Samsung will host another Unpacked event for PCs on 14 April and then launch the Galaxy Tab S7 Lite in June and the Galaxy A22 5G in July. The company also seems to be preparing for the FE Unpacked event on 19 August.

Last month, we had exclusively reported that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S21 FE (SM-G990B) this year. The phone will launch with Android 11 out of the box and have 5G connectivity. The Galaxy S21 FE will be available in two storage variants—128GB and 256GB—and four color variants: gray/silver, pink, violet, and white.

Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the Galaxy S21 FE so far. If we are to guess, the phone could come equipped with an Exynos 2100 processor (Snapdragon 888 in China and the US), a 120Hz Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, at least 6GB RAM, a triple or quad-camera setup at the rear, and a 4,500mAh or higher capacity battery with 25W fast charging.

The Galaxy Tab S7 Lite might be launched in two variants: 11-inch and 12.4-inch. The tablet will use an LTPS LCD display, a Snapdragon 750G processor, 4GB RAM, and Android 11 with One UI 3.1. It could be launched in four color variants: black, green (could be light green), pink, and silver. The Galaxy A22 5G is expected to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset.

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Galaxy A52 vs Galaxy A52 5G: What’s the difference?

Samsung has finally launched the successor to last year’s best-selling Android smartphone. Similar to the Galaxy A51, the Galaxy A52 comes in two variants, one with 4G (LTE) connectivity and the other with 5G connectivity. Unlike last year, though, the 4G and 5G variants of the Galaxy A52 differ not only in terms of processor and connectivity but also screen quality and storage configuration.

The Galaxy A52 uses the Snapdragon 720G processor, which is much faster than the Exynos 9611 chipset that was used in the Galaxy A51. However, it is a bit of a downgrade compared to the Galaxy A51 5G’s Exynos 980 processor. The Galaxy A52 5G, on the other hand, comes equipped with the Snapdragon 750G processor, which is almost as good as the Galaxy A51 5G’s Exynos 980 chipset. The Galaxy A52 comes in three variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB, and 8GB+256GB. The Galaxy A52 5G comes in just two variants: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.

Thanks to the Snapdragon 750G’s higher firepower, the Galaxy A52 5G comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The LTE variant of the Galaxy A52 comes with a similar-sized screen, but it has a slightly lower refresh rate of 90Hz. So, if you have access to the 5G version of the Galaxy A52 in your country and if you crave high-refresh-rate screens, you should go with the Galaxy A52 5G.

Both versions of the Galaxy A52 run Android 11 with One UI 3.1. The smartphones feature a 32MP front-facing camera and a 64MP+12MP+5MP+5MP quad-camera setup at the rear, complete with 4K 30fps video recording. They also feature stereo speakers, dust and water resistance with an IP67 rating, and an in-display fingerprint reader. Other features include a microSD card slot, GPS, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C port, headphone jack, and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

You can view the complete specifications comparison of the Galaxy A52 and the Galaxy A52 5G by clicking on ‘View Full Comparison’ at the end of the table below.

Galaxy A52

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Galaxy A52 5G

Full comparison

General Information
Model name	Galaxy A52	Galaxy A52 5G
Model number	SM-A525F	SM-A526B
Model type	Bar	Bar
Color	Black (Black) White (White) Violet (Violet) Blue (Blue)	Black (Black) White (White) Violet (Violet) Blue (Blue)
Announced	2021, March	2021, March
Released	2021, March	2021, March
Physical Specifications
Dimensions	Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm	Bar: 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm
Weights	189g	189g
Operating System
Operating system	Android 11	Android 11
One UI version	3.1	3.1
Network
Networks	2G 3G 4G	2G 3G 4G 5G
Display
Kind	Main Display	Main Display
Name	Infinity-O Display	Infinity-O Display
Technology	Super AMOLED Display	Super AMOLED Display
Size	6.5 inch / 165.10 mm	6.5 inch / 165.10 mm
Resolution	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels	FHD+ / 2400x1080 pixels
Pixel density	407 PPI	407 PPI
Screen to body ratio	~84.9%	~84.9%
Memory
RAM/ROM sizes	4 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM	6 GB RAM with 128 GB ROM 8 GB RAM with 256 GB ROM
Rear camera
Megapixels	64MP	64MP
Aperture	F1.8	F1.8
Battery
Standard battery capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
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