Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Galaxy F42 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
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Galaxy F52 5G
Wired charging speed (25W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
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Galaxy F52 5G
Total weight (199g)
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Galaxy F52 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy F42 5G | Galaxy F52 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,408 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| TFT LCD | TFT LCD | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Triple | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 15W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 203g | 199g | |
| 9mm | 8.7mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | plastic | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy F52 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy F52 5G
Highest resolution main camera.