The Galaxy A52 5G impresses with its 120Hz display and 64MP camera, but it’s not quite the best mid-range phone. There are also some things I really like about the Galaxy A52 5G, including its playful design, the 120Hz refresh rate and its versatile main 64MP camera.

120Hz display, Versatile main camera, Unique and fun design, Long-lasting battery

Other cameras below average, Easily scratched display

With the Galaxy A52, Samsung is not trying to do something entirely different apart from revisiting the spec-sheets that have worked for the company. This is a reliable daily driver and the promise of software update for three years makes the deal sweeter.

The Galaxy A52 5G sweats on the details, with a fine 120Hz AMOLED display, an IP67-rated body, a competent OIS-laden camera and the promise of four years of security updates. There’s better value to be had, however, if not quite the same sense of security.

Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display, Decent camera with OIS, IP67 rating

Weak performance for the money, Unreliable fingerprint sensor, Uninspiring plastic design

If a $100 budget phone is the fast-food dollar menu and a $1,000 flagship is a steakhouse dinner, then the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G sits comfortably halfway between the two: the laid-back all-day cafe with surprisingly tasty food.

Great screen with fast refresh rate, Good-quality stabilized main camera, Healthy device support with four years of security updates guaranteed

Plasticky body, Too many pre-downloaded apps and software with ads, Photos can look unnaturally saturated

More premium. The Galaxy A52 5G is an updated version of one of the most successful Samsung smartphones. It comes with a price hike, which puts it above the 400-Euro (~$480) mark for the first time. Read our review to learn why it is still worth every cent.

bright 120-Hz OLED screen, high level of system performance, expandable storage, stable Wi-Fi and 5G, IP67 certification

camera system with no optical zoom, fewer accessories in the box, mediocre GNSS performance

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is an easy recommendation if you’re not bowled over by the flashier flagships and their high prices.

Great screen, Long battery life, Years of support, OIS is welcome

Design is a bit basic, Secondary cameras aren’t good

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is an Android handset with an excellent main camera, it has a large display with a 120Hz refresh rate, water-resistance and a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery. Granted its performance won’t blow you away but you get what you pay for there.

5G support, 120Hz FHD+ display, 64MP main camera is excellent

Thick design, 10x digital zoom is very grainy, Slower than expensive handsets

Samsung's Galaxy A52 5G offers a good set of features at a mid-range (£/$350) price point. A distinctive chassis design with a nice matte finish to the backplate, IP67 dust/water resistance, a 3.5mm headset jack and 6GB of RAM plus 128GB of internal storage give it broad appeal, with dual SIM, 5G...

120Hz Super AMOLED display, Distinctive design, IP67 rating for dust/water resistance, MicroSD card slot and 3.5mm headset jack, Good primary 64MP camera with OIS

Disappointing macro and depth cameras, Digital zoom only

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G offers excellent core experiences with only a few shortcomings holding it back....

Priced just right Large 120Hz display All-day battery and beyond Capable main camera Solid build IP rating

Middling performance So-so secondary cameras

If you’re in the market for an affordable smartphone and not looking for the best specs or features, the Galaxy A52 5G might be the device you’re looking for

Affordable, 120Hz refresh rate, Good battery

Lacks wireless charging, Cameras aren't great, Occasionally apps load in a bit slowly