Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Price, Specs and Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is the follow up of the Galaxy M51 which was released in year 2020. Onboard this new device is a more capable processor, a higher refresh rate display and support for 5G connectivity. A large majority of the remaining features are the same.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Key Specs & Features

• 6.7 inches Super AMOLED Plus Display, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, 120Hz Refresh Rate (~393 PPI)
• Android 11, One UI 3.1
• Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 778G 5G  (6 nm)
• 6GB / 8GB RAM
• 128GB Built-in Storage up to 256GB Memory Card
• 64MP + 12MP + 5MP Triple Rear Cameras
• 32MP Front Camera
• Fingerprint Scanner (side-mounted)
• 5G Network
• Fast Charging (25W Capacity)
• Non-Removable 5000 mAh Li-Ion Battery

Design and Display

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G design isn’t far fetched from the Galaxy M51’s design. The word here is “refinement”.

Where you will find this refinement / design tweak is on the rear. Samsung skipped the plain gradient colour system on the M51 and opted for a lined pattern with subtle gradient on its sequel.

Still on the rear, you will find an elongated camera module having the triple cameras on a vertical array as opposed to the vertical / horizontal hybrid on the M51. The Samsung branding retains its position, letting you know it’s a Samsung smartphone.

Moving upfront, we have the same setup from the M51, which means we are left with a 6.7-inch super AMOLED display with a punch hole camera in the top middle position. However, Samsung opted for a 120Hz refresh rate as opposed to the 60Hz refresh rate on the former.

The colour options available on the Samsung Galaxy M52 includes Icy Blue, Blazing Black, White as opposed to Celestial Black, Electric Blue, White on the M51.

The Cameras

Taking an analysis of the camera specs, show the M51 is more equipped. It bears quad rear camera setup, with its depth camera being the factor that differentiates it from the Galaxy M52 5G.

A large majority may not find having a dedi cated depth camera as a big deal, considering the fact that depth sensing can be inculcated into another camera. But for all that it’s work, enthusiasts have a dedicated depth camera.

So what’s on the rear of the M52 5G? We have a 64MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8, a 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.2 and 123˚ FOV and a 5MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4. Video recording on this app is capped at 4k 2 30fps.

Upfront on the selfie side, we have the same 32MP camera with an aperture of f/2.2. Video recording on this setup is capped at 1080p @ 30fps.

Hardware and Software

The star of the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G performance setup is its Snapdragon 7785 processor, which is a better performer when compared to the Snapdragon 730G on the M51.

As for the other performance facilitators, we have the same 6GB / 8GB RAM options, 128GB built-in storage. However, we have a non-removable 5000mAh battery which is smaller than the 7000mAh battery on the M51. However, we still have the same 25W fast charge mechanism.

On the software side, we have the UI 3.1 user interface running on the Android 11 operating system.

Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G features a USB Type-c port, low-energy Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC (near field connection).

Please note that there isn’t a 3.5mm headphone jack and as such you will need a type-c headphone or wireless headphone.

Internet connectivity is capped at 5G  which means you will be able to utilize 5G internet connectivity.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Price and Availability

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G price starts at around $348 for the 6GB / 128GB variant, which translates to about 142,966 Naira in Nigeria, 38,524 KSH in Kenya and 2,106 GHC in Ghana. Enthusiasts in the market for the maxed out 8GB / 128GB variant will have to pay $374.

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G was announced on the September 24th 2021 and released for purchase on the 3rd of October 2021.