Samsung has unveiled a trio of new A-series phones for 2021. These include the A52, the A52 5G and the A72.
While these devices all share a similar overall design and 64-megapixel rear camera, they differ on a few other points.
We dug deep into the three devices below and spent a couple of days using them
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
, so check out our hands-on and video for a deeper dive into this phone.
Samsung Galaxy A52
The entry-level A52 forgoes 5G and isn't sold in the UK. It has a 90Hz AMOLED 6.5-inch 1080p display with a small cut-out for the 32MP front camera.
Inside you'll find an octa-core chipset and your choice of 4, 6 or 8GB of RAM. 4GB of RAM might seem a little low for one
Android phone
nowadays; for basic stuff it should be fine though.
It comes with a 4500mAh battery with 25W charging and the body of the phone is
IP67
In terms of camera setup, you'll see a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS and many AI optimization modes in the camera app. The other three cameras consist of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide, a 5-megapixel depth and a 5 megapixel macro.
See below for a few more details:
189g
75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
128GB or 256GB storage options
A user interface 3.0
MicroSD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for €349. US pricing has yet to be announced and this model will not be available in the UK.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G seems to be the true flagship in this latest range of A-series phones. It has the fastest screen and 5G support, which should help it compete with the
best mid-range phones
on the market.
The 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display is a standout - and in our short time with the device we've found it to be one of the best screens available at this price point.
Other features include a 4500mAh battery, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a 64MP main camera with OIS and a range of AI optimization modes.
The three other cameras consist of 12-megapixel ultra-wide angle, 5-megapixel depth and 5-megapixel macro. There is also a 32-megapixel selfie shooter on the front and a Snapdragon 750G chipset inside.
You can get the phone in 6 and 8GB versions, with these models coming with 128GB and 256GB of storage respectively. There's also expandable storage via MicroSD - something you won't find on the
Samsung Galaxy S21
Series.
See below for a few more details:
189g
75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
A user interface 3
Micro SD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for €399. US pricing is yet to be announced.
Samsung Galaxy A72
The largest and most expensive member of the new A-series phones foregoes some of the higher-end details of the A52 5G - but it still packs a larger display and battery.
Here you have a 6.7-inch panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p/FHD+ resolution. There's also a beefy 5000mAh battery, making it the heaviest of the bunch at 203g.
Another benefit of the A72 is that it's the only one in the series to have a 3x optical zoom capable lens. The other cameras are a 64MP main, a 5MP macro and a 12MP Ultra -Wide camera.
There is no 5G support on the A72.
See below for a few more details:
77.4 x 165 x 8.4mm x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
A user interface 3
MicroSD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for £419/€449. US pricing is yet to be announced.
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