Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A52 5G
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A52 5G
Battery capacity (4,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 9
Wired charging speed (66W)
WinsPerformance
nova 9
AnTuTu benchmark (469,798 pts)
WinsDisplay
nova 9
Screen size (6.57")
WinsWeight
nova 9
Total weight (175g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A52 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 9 | Galaxy A52 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.57" | 6.5" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10 | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Quad | Quad | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | |
| 469,798 | 334,981 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 66W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 175g | 189g | |
| 7.8mm | 8.4mm | |
| glass front and back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back | |
| none | IP67 | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
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Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Highest resolution main camera.