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Galaxy A52 5G review: Flagship features for a budget price

Samsung’s budget phone is filled with smart compromises that keep the price low and the features bountiful. Aside from the macro camera, the A52 5G doesn’t feel like a mishmash of specs designed solely to grab your attention. The Galaxy A52 5G is a well-rounded phone despite some minor and annoying flaws. It even has…

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Samsung’s budget phone is filled with smart compromises that keep the price low and the features bountiful. Aside from the macro camera, the A52 5G doesn’t feel like a mishmash of specs designed solely to grab your attention. The Galaxy A52 5G is a well-rounded phone despite some minor and annoying flaws. It even has features the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra lack.

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  1. Jake

    July 22, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    This phone was released 4 months ago?

  2. STE Show

    July 22, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Got the A52 5G for my wife. She’s loving it so far

    • Elhad945

      July 22, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      I think… i think im in love with u

  3. Noel Dennan

    July 22, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    There’s nothing wrong it plastic as a material for phones tbf.

  4. Ronan O Reilly

    July 22, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    Got it as a free upgrade, very happy with it

  5. Soto-Tek

    July 22, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    The 4K and 1080p 60fps video stabilisation is really bad and basically no one is really calling it out to bring Samsung’s attention and get it to fix it ASAP.
    Battery life is good but noway a day and half with regular usage not even at 60HZ refresh rate.

  6. Ceadda

    July 22, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Ideally phones should be able to withstand being washed in a washing machine as I assume that’s how most phones are needlessly destroyed from people forgetting it in their pockets. Washers could also have Bluetooth sensors to detect and alert you that a phone is in the washer.

  7. Jason Rodriguez

    July 22, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    He should stick to iPhone review’s!! No hate

  8. herberth mejia

    July 22, 2021 at 12:52 pm

    For $500 I find this device expensive you can get a realme gt with sn888 8gb of ram and 900nits screen for the same price and for a little more money you can get the 12gb of ram version

    • Bholu Whoop

      July 22, 2021 at 12:56 pm

      It’s a realme device and it has realme UI, so…

    • herberth mejia

      July 22, 2021 at 1:06 pm

      @Bholu Whoop is really not that different I mean they in the end are running android and if you want you can customize the icon pack and tweak the UI A little bit to suit your taste

  9. SHR

    July 22, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    I have device. The problem with fingerprint sensor is that the animation of unlock is very slow. For me it unlocks in one go aftet i disabled the fingerprint animation.

  10. SHR

    July 22, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    I love this phone overall as i have fooled as many as 4 people that i bought the s21 ultra????????

  11. infiniteaditya

    July 22, 2021 at 1:21 pm

    I see that Patrick is losing his mind too here.

  12. UGOCHUKWU Harbor

    July 22, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Great review!

  13. shooting real5

    July 22, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    It’s so strange..in 2021 a 6.5 inch screen seems small now.

  14. Deesick

    July 22, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    This is a good phone. Been using it for 3 months now and it’s decent as a second phone.

  15. adilator

    July 22, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    lmao how you say $500 as if it wasn’t a lot of money. This is ridiculous. Chinese brands make comparable phones for less.

  16. krishna sen

    July 22, 2021 at 2:14 pm

    They jus discontinued this model in india and nepal thats so disappointing ????

    • Dharanitharan B

      July 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      Are you sure? I’m eagerly waiting for this mobile launch in India

    • krishna sen

      July 22, 2021 at 6:17 pm

      @Dharanitharan B finger crossed

  17. David Dragonhammer

    July 22, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    I have this phone for 2 months, payed way less than what he said he paid for it, I use it for everything, there will always be that one who doesn’t like it, and there are ones who will love it, me, its a phone, isn’t suppose to be professional photo magnet ,its a phone, that can do other things with it. enjoy and quit whining, omg get over it…

  18. Афанасий Пушкин

    July 22, 2021 at 2:36 pm

    It is terrible for its price

    • Kanthaka the white

      July 23, 2021 at 1:31 pm

      Y

  19. Beau Croom

    July 22, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    Completely pointless cause it has a dot, could U guys please make a vid on the best phones that don’t have a notch or a dot ruining the screen ????????????????????

  20. Kasallamacher

    July 22, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Why would you mention the wall charger as a big plus? It’s the absolute standard that it’s included and while only few phones don’t include it, it should not be praised as a feature.

  21. Universal Pioneer

    July 22, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    This would make a good security camera

  22. ExplorerPedia

    July 22, 2021 at 6:22 pm

    I Have A52 5G Working Great Not Missing My Flagship Phones. If You Want premium Feel I suggest Use Without Case And Put A Panzer Glass On it.

  23. Andrew Liem

    July 22, 2021 at 6:33 pm

    Why does everyone trying to rock that hobo look since the pandemic starts… its so distracting, not everyone looks good with long hair and beard, doesnt look presentable at all

    • Kanthaka the white

      July 23, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      Looks good on me

  24. Armando Molina

    July 22, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    You are the best reviewer they have at CNET. BY FAR.

  25. Alexander Rivera

    July 22, 2021 at 11:04 pm

    Lo mandé a comprar antes de ver este vídeo????‍♂️????????‍♂️

  26. Onsite blind cutting Best in Melbourne

    July 23, 2021 at 1:41 am

    Thanks can i please call you back buch you lovely

  27. A C

    July 23, 2021 at 4:51 am

    Tcl 20 pro is far better than your Samsung

  28. Nava Karun

    July 23, 2021 at 6:50 am

    I’m looking hand set BUT no plastic body whe। we are welcoming agai&again प्लास्टिक इन एवरीबेडी hand??????

  29. Nava Karun

    July 23, 2021 at 6:53 am

    Sorry!? we can say no plastic for every day use

  30. ATTENTION222

    July 23, 2021 at 7:23 am

    Good review thank you.
    I have this phone for 3 months. The fingerprint reader is actually quite problematic. It is slow, and not forgiven. You have to put your finger exactly at the proper place which is, in my case, a little bit on the.right of the identified spot . I often has to try more than 10 times or use the pin code to unlock the phone. It doesn’t make the user experience very pleasant. Samsung acknowledged that the sendor is not as good as for the galaxy’s but they refused to help me any further here. The phone has been recalibrated (sensor) but it didn’t improve anything.
    Also the phone does funny things inside the pockets. Even when the screen is locked…
    There are a few bugs here and there, unsure if it comes from Android or Samsung UI. Depending upon the days, notifications on some apps may stay on for ever (ie with messenger, line, WhatsApp, Chrome, drive…). Rebooting and emptying the cash memory do not solve the issue.
    I had a pixel 4 5G for 2 months prior that. The pixel is much nicer and bug free but it is not waterproof which is important ????.
    The A52 is quite slow to get recharged. For me the battery will last one day but not two.
    The screen is beautiful.

    • SWEARETIC

      July 23, 2021 at 8:46 pm

      The galaxy a52 does support 25 watt charging if you didn’t know already. It’s kinda a shame that samsung didn’t bundle it with the phone rather than the 15 watt

  31. Lucas Galetti

    July 23, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Ive got the a 52 5g honestly the only drawbacks are the cameras and the fact that it’s heavier than a brick

  32. Viking Gaming

    July 23, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    India Lauch date ??

  33. Adnan Mehreen

    July 23, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    Hi

  34. Alice Demelo

    July 23, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    My mom LOVES her a52 5g. She got it for free as a deal for switching carriers.

  35. Alan Werner

    July 23, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    Got this with awesome violet colour and I freaking love this phone for it’s price range too

  36. Ray Fairbanks

    July 23, 2021 at 11:49 pm

    Hi, Will the A52 drive 2 Bluetooth Speakers at the same time ??
    Just next to stole a couple of
    Hyper Tough Stereo Bluetooth Speakers with 1200 Lumen
    Work Lights for a Grandchild and need a phone that can drive both of those badboy little Tanks that are insider info if your slick !

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