Oneplus Nord vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: Comparison

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

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Oneplus NordOneplus NordGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A52 5GSamsung Galaxy A52 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A526B
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Basics
Oneplus Nord
Oneplus Nord
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		 7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 6.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.1Performance & Hardware 6.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.7Camera 7.5Camera
Connectivity score 7.8 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 6.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.0
27 reviews
7.2
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Oneplus Nord vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Specs Oneplus Nord price comparison Oneplus Nord
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A526B
Inches 6.44" 6.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.3 mm
158.3 mm
8.2 mm 		75.1 mm
159.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 184 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 312.455
v8 		384.853
v9
Battery 4115 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 4 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX682 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand OnePlus Samsung
Aliases OnePlus Z, AC2003 SM-A526B, SM-A526BZKDEUB

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Oneplus Nord
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Oneplus Nord
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Size
73.3 mm • 158.3 mm • 8.2 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 184 g 189 g
Usable surface 86 % 84 %
Materials Plastic, Glass, Splash resistant design Plastic, Aluminium
Resistance - IP67
Colors
Blue

Gray
Black

White

Blue

Violet

Screen
Diagonal 6.44" 6.5"
Type AMOLED • Fluid AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 408 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 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?
8.2
6.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
8.1
Is it comfortable?
9.1
7.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
7.5
Number of reviews
27 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
312.455
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
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384.853
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 71% 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 screen Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Digital Plus

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.4
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.0
6.3
Number of reviews
27 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX682 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K3L6
Type
CMOS
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.25
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.1"
3
Camera type

Macro lens

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

Portrait mode (depth)

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

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 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 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX616 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
108
Mobile
-
Photo
-
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
7.6
Quality of selfies
8.6
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.0
7.8
Number of reviews
27 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • NavIC System
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

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

 0.900 W/Kg on head
1.270 W/Kg on body 		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

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • 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
9.2
7.8
And the WiFi?
9.3
8.2
Number of reviews
27 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4115 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 56%
    One day
  • 37%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    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
27 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Oxygen 10 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 23%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    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
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 45%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
27 reviews
13 reviews
Prices
From $ 333 --
From $ 200 --

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