Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy F42 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy A52s 5G
Wired charging speed (25W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A52s 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (429,675 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy F42 5G
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
Galaxy A52s 5G
Total weight (189g)
WinsValue
Galaxy A52s 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A52s 5G | Galaxy F42 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| Super AMOLED | TFT LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 800 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | |
| 429,675 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 25W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 189g | 203g | |
| 8.4mm | 9mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| IP67 | none | |
| Mid-Range | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Highest resolution main camera.