Samsung a52 5G vs non5G

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blackjack17

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#290524 17-Nov-2021 11:44

Looking at getting a new phone and was wondering if there is any point in spending the extra $100 for the 5G version.

I tend to only get new phones every couple of years so is 5G going to become important in the next few years and would I notice any difference anyway 5G seems plenty fast enough. I don't game and rarely hotspot.

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#2814478 17-Nov-2021 12:00

the main differences seem to be:

higher refresh rate screen (120Hz vs 90Hz)
better (faster/more efficient) processor (Snapdragon 778 vs 720)
5G model has WiFi 6 which based on your statements on 5G, may not be so important

I'm guessing both will be supported for the same length of time in terms of security updates etc. Both have been superseeded by the A52's'.

Camera setup seems to be the same (but CPU processing maybe different?)

So, for the things you mentioned - not really? Depends what you're currently using etc in terms of load time for apps etc.

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#2814498 17-Nov-2021 12:31

A52 5G is EOL and well goneburgers, it will likely be the replacement model A52s 5G you're comparing between.

Both are excellent, class-leading bang-for-buck, however there are differences beyond 5G. This year we're in a weird space with high-spec 4G devices / lower-spec 5G devices from the same brands, plus lots of models switching chips mid-lifecycle thanks to the global chip shortages. A52s 5G bucked the trend by going for a higher-tier processor rather than a sidegrade.

With A52 4G, you get:

90Hz display
8GB RAM
Snapdragon 720G processor
Shortage, hard to find

With A52s 5G, you get:

120Hz display
6GB RAM
Snapdragon 778G processor
New release, widely available

90Hz vs. 120Hz is negligible for those who haven't used high refresh rate displays before, either will be a massive improvement in user experience and fluidity over regular 60Hz. 8GB RAM is a plus, but the real spec bump with the A52s is the new 2021 model 778G processor. It is night and day vastly better than the 2020 Snapdragon 720G in A52 4G, or the 750G in the previous A52 5G model. Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip names are "entertaining" to keep track of, the important thing here is that the 77G is a much-different, higher-class of chipset in a much higher performance bracket than the one in the 4G model. Here are some comparative benchmarks if you're into that sort of thing.

If you're planning to hold on to the device for a few years, you will not regret going for the A52s 5G over the A52 4G.

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#2814505 17-Nov-2021 12:50

NikT:

A52 5G is EOL and well goneburgers, it will likely be the replacement model A52s 5G you're comparing between.

Both are excellent, class-leading bang-for-buck, however there are differences beyond 5G. This year we're in a weird space with high-spec 4G devices / lower-spec 5G devices from the same brands, plus lots of models switching chips mid-lifecycle thanks to the global chip shortages. A52s 5G bucked the trend by going for a higher-tier processor rather than a sidegrade.

With A52 4G, you get:

90Hz display
8GB RAM
Snapdragon 720G processor
Shortage, hard to find
With A52s 5G, you get:

120Hz display
6GB RAM
Snapdragon 778G processor
New release, widely available
90Hz vs. 120Hz is negligible for those who haven't used high refresh rate displays before, either will be a massive improvement in user experience and fluidity over regular 60Hz. 8GB RAM is a plus, but the real spec bump with the A52s is the new 2021 model 778G processor. It is night and day vastly better than the 2020 Snapdragon 720G in A52 4G, or the 750G in the previous A52 5G model. Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip names are "entertaining" to keep track of, the important thing here is that the 77G is a much-different, higher-class of chipset in a much higher performance bracket than the one in the 4G model. Here are some comparative benchmarks if you're into that sort of thing.

If you're planning to hold on to the device for a few years, you will not regret going for the A52s 5G over the A52 4G.

Looks like I was comparing the A52 4G with A52s 5G

I can get the 4G for $449 while the 5G version for $549

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#2814506 17-Nov-2021 12:51

Is the faster processor more important than the lower memory?

They don't make this easy.

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#2814511 17-Nov-2021 12:59

blackjack17:

Looks like I was comparing the A52 4G with A52s 5G

I can get the 4G for $449 while the 5G version for $549

Good deals both! Would go the A52s 5G if your budget will stretch. You won't regret extra hundy upfront now in 2 years' time.

blackjack17:

Is the faster processor more important than the lower memory?

They don't make this easy.

They sure don't. Extra fun for fleet rollouts.

IMO - yes - the big performance jump between SD720G and SD778 is well worth the 2GB RAM delta.

S20 FE (SM-G780G with Snapdragon 865) is the step-up, still 6GB RAM.

Samsung have been killing it this year, great value throughout the midrange.

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#2814524 17-Nov-2021 13:19

I just bought the A52s 5G - of course right before PB Tech discounted it $100. 😅

That aside, it's great. Think it's hard to beat even at retail price, and you are getting it for a really good price.

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#2814536 17-Nov-2021 13:36

I'd love to see screens smaller than 6" alongside an earphone jack, but they also seem to be in short supply these days.

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#2814546 17-Nov-2021 13:54

blackjack17:

Is the faster processor more important than the lower memory?

They don't make this easy.

For photo processing and other performance based applications processor is better.

I have failed to see any real advantage between 6 or 8 Gigs ram... Unless you like to keep 100 pages open in your browser.

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#2818715 24-Nov-2021 19:09

wratterus:

I just bought the A52s 5G - of course right before PB Tech discounted it $100. 😅

That aside, it's great. Think it's hard to beat even at retail price, and you are getting it for a really good price.

Might be a dumb question, but does the A52s have any ads appear in it like the Xiaomi phones do? Also, how much bloatware is there, though it could be removed with ADB I guess.

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#2818785 24-Nov-2021 19:53

Don't think Samsung serve up any ads. There are a few bundled apps of course but nothing that has caused me any issues.