Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Samsung Galaxy A71 - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71

55 out 100
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
VS
45 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A71
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A71

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Manufactured in October, 2021, with display 6.7 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 778G, vs Samsung Galaxy A71, Manufactured in February, 2020 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 173g vs 179g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5000mAh vs 4500mAh
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A71

    Versions

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

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Samsung Galaxy A71
    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
    Importance (Weight)
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A71

    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 60 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 400 nits 600 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 86.4 % 87.1 %
    Features Always-On Display Always-On Display
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    772 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    513 nits
    sRGB gamut95.9 %98.2 %
    PWM (Flicker)235 Hz247 Hz
    Response time9 ms3.8 ms
    Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G], [Samsung Galaxy A71]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164.2 mm (6.46 in) 163.6 mm (6.44 in)
    Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in) 76 mm (2.99 in)
    Thickness 7.4 mm (0.29 in) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 173 g (6.1 oz) 179 g (6.31 oz)
    Water resistance No No
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Blue    		 - Black
    - Silver
    - Blue
    - Pink
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    86.4 %
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    87.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy M52 5G and Samsung Galaxy A71 In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
    Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2200 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (1 + 3 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    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))    		 - 6/1.8 (Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55))
    - 2/2.2 (Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76))
    Process TSMC Samsung
    Transistor Size 6 nm 8 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 770 Qualcomm Hexagon 688
    Graphics Adreno 642 Adreno 618
    GPU Cores 512 256
    GPU Frequency 550 MHz 700 MHz
    FLOPS 844 GFLOPS 358.4 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    885
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    690
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    2700
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    1826
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)885690
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)27001826
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    583065
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    360125
    CPU205859130125
    GPU14911670365
    Memory9115165296
    UX13693993626
    NanoReview Score583065360125
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    2454
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    740
    Max Surface Temp.46.5 °C37.5 °C
    Stability98 %97 %
    Graphics Test14 fps4 fps
    Graphics Score2454740
    Sources: 3DMark [Samsung Galaxy M52 5G], [Samsung Galaxy A71]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    12268
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    7257
    Writing score125778417
    Web score111955183
    Video editing72205492
    Data manipulation94226022
    NanoReview Score122687257

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 - 6 GB
    - 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1866 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 13)
    OS Size 26.4 GB 23.8 GB
    UI Skin One UI 5.0 One UI 5.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
    Max Charging Power 25 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (30% in 30 min) Yes (50% in 35 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:48 h 1:22 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    23:53
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    21:09
    Web Browsing08:17 h07:51 h
    Video Playback14:07 h12:54 h
    Games05:09 h04:49 h
    Standby Mode129 h107 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 64 MP 64 MP
    Photo resolution 9000x7000 pixels 9000x7000 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital 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 30 fps)
    Slow Motion 240 fps (720p) 960 fps (1080p)
    Wide-angle lens 123 ° 120 °
    Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Macro: 5 MP    		 Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 12 MP
    Macro: 5 MP
    Depth: 5 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix64 MP64 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
    Focal length26 mm26 mm
    SensorSamsung GW3Samsung Bright S5KGW1
    Sensor size1/1.971/1.7
    Pixel size0.8 μm0.8 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix12 MP12 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Focal lengthn/a13 mm
    SensorSony IMX258n/a
    Sensor size1/3.06n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μm1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    89
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    74
    Overall camera score
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    84
    Sources: DxOMark [Samsung Galaxy A71]

    Front camera

    Matrix 32 MP 32 MP
    Photo resolution 6528x4896 pixels 6528x4896 pixels
    Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
    Focal length 26 mm 26 mm
    Sensor Sony IMX616 Samsung S5KGD1
    Sensor size n/a 1/2.8
    Pixel size n/a 0.8 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No
    Selfie camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    100
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    n/a
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    119

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    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 LE, A2DP PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, 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
    NFC* Varies by region Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyActive
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotYesNo
    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/B17/B20/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B20/B28/B66)
    LTE categoryn/a12
    5G SupportYesNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono Mono
    3.5 mm Jack No Yes
    FM Radio No Yes
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
    80.3 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A71
    85.2 dB

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced September, 2021 yr December, 2019 yr
    Release Date October, 2021 yr February, 2020 yr
    Launch Price ($) 445 350
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy M52 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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