Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5Global · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A52 5GSamsung Galaxy A52 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A526B
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Basics
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A526B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.5Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.5Performance & Hardware 6.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 5.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
20 reviews
7.2
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Specs Google Pixel 5 price comparison Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A526B
Inches 6" 6.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 70.4 mm
144.7 mm
8.0 mm 		75.1 mm
159.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 151 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 765
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 750
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 330.500
v8 		384.853
v9
Battery 4080 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX682 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases GTT9Q SM-A526B, SM-A526BZKDEUB

Release Date
Release date September 2020,
3 years ago 		March 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 5
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Google Pixel 5
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Size
70.4 mm • 144.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 159.9 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 151 g 189 g
Usable surface 86 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance IP68 IP67
Colors
Black

Green
Black

White

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6.5"
Type Oled Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 430 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 800 cd/m²
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
8.1
Is it comfortable?
10
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
7.5
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 570 (Cortex-A77) 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 570 (Cortex-A55) 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz Qualcomm Adreno 619

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM --

Antutu
Score
330.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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384.853
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 70% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital Plus

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
6.3
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony IMX682 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/1.7"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
CMOS BSI
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"
1/3.1"
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
109
Mobile
119
Photo
106
Video
126
Selfie
117
Photo
142
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
7.6
Quality of selfies
9.4
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.4
7.8
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.050 W/Kg on head
1.420 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
7.8
Quality of the GPS
9.7
7.8
And the WiFi?
9.8
8.2
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4080 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 50%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 55%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
20 reviews
13 reviews
Prices
From $ 217 --
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