Over the past few years, Samsung has changed its approach finely. Spoiling you with options in whatever segment you look at, whatever price or specs, you will find a Samsung alternative. They have been trying to outdo their own devices with a better model. Samsung A52s is also one such addition. A mid-segment smartphone with a better chipset. Let’s find out.
DESIGN & DISPLAY
With the Samsung A52s, I would have expected a better build quality than what I received. It seemed a lot like the A52. It is clean and doesn’t have too many elements to talk about which might look neat to many, a few might find it bland. The device is light and can be easily used single-handedly. The bezel around is a bit thicker than what we have usually seen. You get a plastic back which does get your finger marks quickly so would suggest using a back cover on the phone. The phone is available in four colours: black, white, purple, and mint.
To power off the phone, you must press the dedicated Bixby button and the volume button at the same time. The A52s has a USB-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Getting an IP57 rating is something great for a device at this price range.
Samsung A52s gets an attractive 6.5 inch Super AMOLED Full HD screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate, and 800 nits max brightness. It’s also protected by Gorilla Glass 5. This means you get a bright and responsive display. The top gets a small ‘waterdrop’ for the front-facing camera. The display is flat and not curved. The display is good for viewing and you will get enough of all the content without any trouble.
PERFORMANCE & SOFTWARE
One of the biggest differences between this model and the A52 is the upgraded chipset. In the performance aspect, there is nothing to complain about at all. You can multi-task, watch videos, and feel no lag at all. The chipset is the biggest high point for this device. This might not be a go-to device for gamers. You can play games but it might not be the best experience.
I received the device with Android 11 with Samsung’s One UI 3.1. However, my review unit got the Android 12 with One UI 4.0 and 4.1 upgrades during testing. Samsung does include some pre-installed app bloat like booking.com and Samsung Global Goals though you can uninstall these if you want.
CAMERA
Samsung Galaxy A52s features a quad-camera set-up, which comprises a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 5MP macro lens, and a 5MP depth lens.
The main lens gives some impressive images with great colour and contrast. You will enjoy the result when you see it. It doesn’t look like a mid-segment device result which is a plus.
The ultrawide might not be the best in class neither is the macro lens what you will enjoy is the depth sensor. It helps you keep the bokeh in control both before and after shooting.
The front camera will leave you impressed like the main sensor. You get yourself a 32 MP which helps you click in a wide-angle mode, and you too can get a good portrait mode. The dark mode might not be as impressive, but the front and main lens will leave you happy. Samsung Galaxy A52s can shoot video in 4K up to 30fps.
BATTERY
Samsung Galaxy A52s has a 4500mAh battery. You would be expecting a better battery life with an improved chipset which is the case. The only disappointment is the slow charging. In terms of the device’s battery life, I don’t have much to complain about.
VERDICT
Samsung A52s is a mid-segment device with a good display great performance and an above-average rear camera, you would have wanted fast charging and liked a fancier design. All in all, this smartphone is a go-to device for someone who is looking for a simple mid-segment device and is a Samsung Loyalist and since the A53 is off the shelves you might want to purchase this.
