Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 5a 5GGoogle Pixel 5a 5GN. America · 6GB · 128GB · G1F8F
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5GSamsung Galaxy A52s 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A528B/DS
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Basics
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Google Pixel 5a 5G
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · G1F8F
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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A528B/DS
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.9Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.4Performance & Hardware 6.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 7.4Camera
Connectivity score 8.4 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 6.3 Battery 6.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
10 reviews
8.6
90 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Specs where to buy Google Pixel 5a 5G Google Pixel 5a 5G
N. America · 6GB · 128GB · G1F8F 		Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price compare Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A528B/DS
Inches 6.34" 6.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.7 mm
154.9 mm
7.6 mm 		75.1 mm
159.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 183 g 189 g
Micro SnapD. 765
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 778
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 379.500
v9 		570.752
v10
Battery 4680 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/2.0
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases G1F8F --

Release Date
Release date August 2021,
2 years ago 		August 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market N. America Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
Size
73.7 mm • 154.9 mm • 7.6 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 183 g 189 g
Usable surface 86 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance IP67 IP67
Colors
Black
Black

White

Green

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.34" 6.5"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 406 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • Eye Care Display
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 800 cd/m²
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.3
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325)
CPU 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz 1×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.2GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 6 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz Adreno 642L

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
379.500
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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570.752
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 78% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
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
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.9
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.1
8.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 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 -- 50 - 4000
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
12 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.09"
--
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
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)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • 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
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.8
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.5
8.2
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
9.0
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n5 (850)
  • n12 (700)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • 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
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
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
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

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.

 0.960 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.160 W/Kg on head
1.180 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • MST

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.1
And the WiFi?
8.8
8.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 32%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 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?
  • 50%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 60%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 65%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
90 reviews
Prices
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