Compare the Samsung Galaxy A72 to the A52s
New: the Samsung Galaxy A55
The successor to the Samsung Galaxy A52s is the A55, which has been released by Samsung. As a result, the Samsung Galaxy A52s is less easily available. The Samsung A55 is faster than its predecessor, thanks to the larger RAM and more powerful processor.
Samsung Galaxy A72
- This device is powerful, so you can switch smoothly between different demanding apps.
- With the large 5000mAh battery, your smartphone battery won't run out quickly.
- You can zoom in up to 3 times with the telephoto lens without your photos becoming less sharp.
- The large 6.7-inch screen is hard to operate with 1 hand.
- Since this device doesn't support 5G, you won't have the maximum internet speed in the future.
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
- This device is powerful, so you can switch smoothly between different demanding apps.
- You're assured of security updates until March 2025.
- Thanks to the optical image stabilization, your photos won't soon be blurred.
- The large 6.5-inch screen is hard to operate with 1 hand.
- This smartphone doesn't have a telephoto lens with optical zoom like the Samsung A72.
Comparison Samsung Galaxy A72 and A52
| Samsung Galaxy A72 | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera quality | Very good | Good |
| Telephoto lens | Yes, with 3x optical zoom | No |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 4500mAh |
| Fast charger included | Yes | No, sold separately |
| Speed class | Very good | Very good |
| Internet options | 4G only | 4G, or 4G and 5G |
| Screen quality | Very good | Very good |
Camera
Samsung A72: complete camera setup, 3x optical zoom
The Samsung A72 has a strikingly complete camera setup for its price. With the 64-megapixel standard camera, you can take sharp photos during daytime and in low light. In addition to a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, the smartphone also has an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. With this lens, you can zoom in up to 3 times without your photo becoming less sharp. This optical zoom is unique for a smartphone in this price range. The A72 also has a macro lens to capture objects like a flower from up close.
Samsung A52s: the same main camera, no optical zoom
Compared to the A72, the camera set of the Samsung Galaxy A52s is less complete. This is because you don't have a telephoto lens to zoom in far without quality loss. The device does have the same macro lens and a 64-megapixel standard lens. Thanks to the optical image stabilization, your photos are less likely to become blurry. As a result, they're sharp. The 12-megapixel wide-angle lens is also the same as the A72. You can use this to capture large buildings in your photo in their entirety. With lack of a telephoto lens, the depth sensor provides a depth of field effect in portrait photos.
Battery
Samsung A72: large battery, no need to worry about charging
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has a large battery with a 5000mAh capacity. With this, you can easily make it to the end of the day with average use without charging. On top of that, you can charge your A72 fast with the included 25W fast charger. Your device is fully charged in just over an hour.
Samsung A52s: slightly smaller battery, charges just as fast
With a 4500mAh capacity, the battery of the Samsung A52s is slightly smaller. You'll usually still make it to the end of the day on a full charge, unless you use the device very intensively. The A52s includes a 15W charger from Samsung. With a separately available 15W fast charger, you can charge the device just as fast as the A72.
Performance
Samsung A72: powerful device, no 5G support
The Samsung Galaxy A72 has 6GB RAM and a Snapdragon 720G processor. This processor is quite powerful, so you can smoothly switch between different apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify. The 128GB storage is expandable with a memory card of up to 1TB. The A72 doesn't support the new 5G network. This means you won't benefit from the higher internet speed from 5G in the future.
Samsung A52s: just as powerful, choice of 4G or 5G
Samsung releases the A52 in both a 4G and a slightly more expensive 5G version. The A52s only has 5G. The 4G version has a slightly faster 778G processor than the Samsung A72. Both the 4G and 5G version have 6GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity which you can expand with a memory card. Unlike the processor of the A72, this chip is suitable for the 5G network.
Screen and size
Samsung A72: 6.7-inch Full HD screen
With a 6.7-inch screen, the Samsung A72 is a large device. This means it's hard to operate with 1 hand. On top of that, the smartphone won't comfortably fit in every pocket. You can see lots of details of your movies and series on the Full HD screen. Because the screen has 90Hz refresh rate, movement looks smooth. This means your screen won't stutter when you scroll through your timeline.
Samsung A52s: 6.5-inch Full HD screen
The 6.5-inch screen of the Samsung Galaxy A52s is slightly smaller, but still very large. This device is also hard to operate with 1 hand, but it does fit in your pocket better. Just like the A72, the screen of the A52s has a Full HD resolution. This means you can watch movies and series in high quality. With a 90Hz refresh rate, movement and animations look smooth.
Conclusion
The main difference between both devices is the cameras. With a telephoto lens and optical zoom, the A72 offers a camera setup we normally only see on more expensive high-end devices. The A52s doesn't have this telephoto lens. In addition, both the screen and the battery of the A72 are larger. In terms of processing power, both smartphones are equal. A big benefit of the A52s is that it has 5G. With this, you're assured of the highest internet speed in the future.
