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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

57 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
VS
55 out 100
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Manufactured in April, 2022, with display 6.7 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G, vs Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, Manufactured in October, 2021with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
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Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    • Lighter design: 173g vs 181g

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 6/128 GB
    - 8/128 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
    Size 6.7 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 393 ppi 393 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 500 nits 400 nits
    HDR support Yes HDR10 No
    Screen-to-body ratio 87 % 86.4 %
    Features - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display    		 Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    772 nits
    sRGB gamutn/a95.9 %
    PWM (Flicker)n/a235 Hz
    Response timen/a9 ms
    Contrastn/a∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.7 mm (6.44 in) 164.2 mm (6.46 in)
    Width 76.1 mm (3 in) 76.4 mm (3.01 in)
    Thickness 7.6 mm (0.3 in) 7.4 mm (0.29 in)
    Weight 181 g (6.38 oz) 173 g (6.1 oz)
    Water resistance IP67 No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Gray
    - Green    		 - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    87 %
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    86.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Samsung Galaxy M52 5G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
    Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (1 + 3 + 4) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Kryo 670 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 3/2.4 (Kryo 670 Gold (Cortex-A78))
    - 1/2.4 (Kryo 670 Prime (Cortex-A78))    		 - 4/1.8 (Kryo 670 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 3/2.4 (Kryo 670 Gold (Cortex-A78))
    - 1/2.4 (Kryo 670 Prime (Cortex-A78))
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 6 nm 6 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 770 Hexagon 770
    Graphics Adreno 642 Adreno 642
    GPU Cores 512 512
    GPU Frequency 550 MHz 550 MHz
    FLOPS 844 GFLOPS 844 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    920
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    885
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    2791
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    2700
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)920885
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)27912700
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy A73 5G], [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    579837
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    583065
    CPU207203205859
    GPU138493149116
    Memory9548291151
    UX138659136939
    NanoReview Score579837583065
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    2457
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    2454
    Max Surface Temp.n/a46.5 °C
    Stability98 %98 %
    Graphics Test14 fps14 fps
    Graphics Score24572454
    Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy A73 5G], [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    12127
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    12268
    Writing score1407112577
    Web score1058011195
    Video editing72437220
    Data manipulation91259422
    NanoReview Score1212712268

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 - 6 GB
    - 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
    OS Size 36.9 GB 26.4 GB
    UI Skin One UI 6.1 One UI 5.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (45% in 30 min) Yes (30% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:24 h 1:48 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    23:53
    Web Browsingn/a08:17 h
    Video Playbackn/a14:07 h
    Gamesn/a05:09 h
    Standby Moden/a129 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 108 MP 64 MP
    Photo resolution 12000x9000 pixels 9000x7000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Optical Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 240 fps (720p) 240 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens n/a 123 °
    Lenses count Standard: 108 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Macro: 5 MP
    Depth: 5 MP    		 Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Macro: 5 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix108 MP64 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal lengthn/a26 mm
    SensorSamsung ISOCELL HM6Samsung GW3
    Sensor size1/1.671/1.97
    Pixel size0.64 μm0.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationOpticalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX258
    Sensor size1/3.061/3.06
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 32 MP 32 MP
    Photo resolution 6464x4864 pixels 6528x4896 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
    Sensor Sony IMX616 Sony IMX616
    Sensor size 1/2.8 n/a
    Pixel size 0.8 μm n/a
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE, A2DP
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Varies by region Varies by region
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotYesYes
    2G BandsGSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)UMTS B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8 (900)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B17/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
    LTE category18n/a
    5G SupportYesYes

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Mono
    3.5 mm Jack No No
    FM Radio n/a No
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    80.3 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced March, 2022 yr September, 2021 yr
    Release Date April, 2022 yr October, 2021 yr
    Launch Price ($) 465 445
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included No n/a
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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