The month of March in 2021 was when Samsung unveiled two new mid-range smartphones: that are the Galaxy A72 and A52. Both smartphones have impressive specifications in comparison to their cost. The A72 comes with more of a camera system as well as a larger battery. The A52 is also available as the 5G version. In this post we’ll take a look at the many similarities and differences of these phones.

Samsung Galaxy A72

• This device is very powerful which allows you to effortlessly switch between demanding applications.
• With the huge 5000mAh batterycapacity, the battery will not be able to last for long.
• You can zoom as much as 3 times with the telephoto lens, without photographs becoming blurred.
• The huge 6.7-inch screen is difficult to use with just one hand.
• Because this device isn’t compatible with 5G so you won’t get the speed of the internet you want in the near future.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

• The device is very strong, and you are able to effortlessly switch between demanding applications.
• You’re guaranteed security updates up to March 2025.
• Because of the optical stabilization of your images, your photos will not be ruined by blurring.
• The massive 6.5-inch screen is difficult to use with just only one hand.
• The phone doesn’t come with an optical zoom, like that of the Samsung A72.

Camera

Samsung A72: complete camera setup, 3x optical zoom

Samsung A72 Samsung A72 has a striking full camera setup at a reasonable price. With the standard camera’s 64-megapixel resolution that allows you to capture sharp images during the daylight hours as well as in low-light conditions. Alongside an expansive 12-megapixel lens the phone also features an 8-megapixel zoom lens. With this lens it allows you to zoom three times without making your image less sharp. This is a first-of-its-kind optical zoom for smartphones in this price bracket. The A72 also comes with the ability to take macro photos of things like flowers from a distance.

Samsung A52s: the same main camera, no optical zoom

In comparison to the A72 and A72, the camera system that comes with The Samsung Galaxy A52 is less than the A72’s camera set. The reason is that it doesn’t have a telephoto lens that can expand your view without losing of quality. The camera does feature an equivalent macro lens as an ordinary lens with 64 megapixels. With optical image stabilization, your images will not be blurry. In turn, they’re sharp. The wide-angle lens of 12 megapixels is the same lens as the A72. It can be used to take pictures of large structures within your photos in full. In the absence of any camera with a telephoto lens The depth sensor gives the effect of depth of field for portraits.

Battery

Samsung A72: large battery, no need to worry about charging

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a big battery that has the capacity of 5000mAh. It can comfortably get through the day on average without charging. In addition you can charge your A72 in a flash using the fast charger that comes with it. The device will be fully charged in less than an hour.

Samsung A52s: slightly smaller battery, charges just as fast

With a capacity of 4500mAh, it’s battery on Samsung A52 is slightly smaller. Samsung A52 is slightly smaller. It’s likely to last through the day with a full charge, unless you’re using the device a lot. The A52 is equipped with an 15W charger from Samsung. With an additional 25W fast charger that allows you to charge the device as quickly like the A72.

Performance

Samsung A72: powerful device, no 5G support

The Samsung Galaxy A72 has 6GB RAM and the Snapdragon 710G processing unit. It is a powerful processor which means you can easily change between various apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. The storage capacity is 128GB and can be expanded by using a memory card that can be one to eightTB. The A72 does not support the latest 5G network. This means that you will not benefit from the faster speed of internet that 5G will bring in the near future.

Samsung A52s: just as powerful, choice of 4G or 5G

Samsung launches the A52 with the 4G version and a higher priced 5G variant. The 4G model has an equidistantly faster processor of 778G than the A72 model. Both the 5G and 4G versions come with 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage which can be increased by using a memory cards. Contrary to the processor of the A72 it is a suitable chip for 5G networks.

Size and screen

Samsung A72: 6.7-inch Full HD screen

With an 6.7-inch screen The Samsung A72 is a large device. It’s also difficult to use it with just only one hand. In addition it’s not able to fit in all pockets comfortably. There’s a lot of detail in your movies and shows in this Full HD screen. Since the screen is 90Hz in refresh rate, motion appears smooth. It means that your screen won’t flicker when you scroll your timeline.

Samsung A52s: 6.5-inch Full HD screen

Its 6.5-inch touchscreen of Samsung Galaxy A52 is slightly smaller, but it’s still big. It is also difficult to operate using just one hand, however it fits in the pocket more comfortably. Similar to the A72 screen, the A52 comes with a Full HD resolution. This means that you can stream movies and TV shows in the highest quality. With a refresh rate of 90Hz the animations and movements appear effortless.

Conclusion

The major difference between these devices is the camera configuration. The A72 comes with a Telephoto Lens, as well as optical zoom the A72 has a camera setup that is typically only found in higher-end, expensive devices. The A52 does not have this zoom lens. Additionally the screen as well as batteries of the A72 are bigger. In terms of processor power both phones are comparable. The main benefit for the A52 model is the ability to select a 5G version. This means you’ll be assured of the best internet speed in the near future.