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SAMSUNG GALAXY M52 5G
In an affordable mid-range, over 1000 nits. With its lightweight construction, 120Hz OLED display, and 5,000mAh battery, the Galaxy M52 5G should be great not only for the Galaxy, especially since Samsung smartphones also support microSD cards and use the powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset interesting.
One of the highlights of the Galaxy M52 5G could be the 6.7-inch Super-AMOLED Plus display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G The Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G used here, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal UFS storage in the German version, is quite impressive.
In the recent past, the defining feature of the Galaxy M series was the relatively powerful battery. Say the Galaxy M51 has a 7000mAh battery. At 5,000mAh, the Galaxy M52 5G's battery is still pretty big, but it's no longer standing out from the crowd.
In this review, we'll find out how Samsung's newest mid-range smartphone performs in this price segment against strong competitors, especially the very similar Galaxy A52s 5G.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G 8 x 1.8 - 2.4 GHz, Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78/A55)
Graphics adapter
Qualcomm Adreno 642L
Memory
6144 MB
Display
6.70 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 393 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, Super AMOLED Plus, OLED, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash, 128 GB
107 GB free
107 GB free
Weight
173 g, Power Supply: 56 g
Case - Galaxy M52 5G with a punch hole
We found the visual appearance of the Galaxy M52 5G very attractive. The 6.7-inch OLED display is surrounded by slim bezels on the sides, and the bezels at the top are also quite slim thanks to the punched holes, resulting in an effective display-to-surface ratio of almost 87 percent on the front of the device. However, with the Galaxy A52s 5G, there are some cost cuts in the display glass -- or at least the Samsung M-series smartphones don't use Gorilla Glass.
In the case of the Galaxy M52 5G, some more cost-cutting also becomes apparent. This Samsung smartphone doesn't offer IP certification, and its metal-framed A52s 5G has been replaced with a plastic frame in the Galaxy M52 5G. However, the choice of touch, workmanship, and materials is still at a good level. The built-in keys sit tightly in the frame, and their pressure points feel comfortable and firm.
Compared to some other representatives of mid-range phones, this Samsung smartphone is relatively light at 173 grams (about 6.1 ounces). The plastic back of the Galaxy M52 5G, which is available in Ice Blue, Fiery Black, and White, certainly has an effect on that. All color versions have a common streaky look, but unfortunately, this barely hides any fingerprints due to the shiny finish and often looks dirty with some greasy smudges.
Device - Samsung smartphone without 3.5mm audio jack
Compare that to the Galaxy A52s 5G. Sadly, buyers of the M52 5G have to forget the headphone jack. UFS storage is available in 128GB, while the 256GB option is non-existent. The actual usable storage space is much smaller at 107GB due to the operating system and preinstalled apps. However, you can expand the internal storage by using a microSD card.
The 5000mAh battery can be charged through a Type-C port that supports the USB 2.0 standard, and external peripherals such as memory sticks are recognized through USB-OTG without any problems in the test. There is also support for wireless streaming of the display to an external display via Miracast.
You can watch video content in HD quality on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or other streaming services because it is Widevine L1 certified. The Camera2 API of the Galaxy M52 5G is level 3.
Micro SD card reader
The integrated microSD slot supports current SDHC and SDXC standards up to 1TB. Combined with our AV PRO V60 reference memory card (128GB), the microSD performed convincingly in the cross-platform disk test, and the Samsung smartphone also ran above average at 50MB/s when copying data.
Software - Galaxy M52 5G with Android 11
As usual, Samsung combined the Android operating system with its own internal One UI surface in version 3.1, which also includes the Bixby assistant. However, this mid-range model doesn't offer an additional desktop mode via Samsung DeX.
Samsung's Knox security environment is integrated into the software and hardware of the Galaxy M52 5G. Another interesting feature is "RAM Plus", which is currently being adopted by other manufacturers as well. This enables Galaxy smartphones to analyze user behavior and provide up to 4GB of additional virtual working memory. The settings menu also includes an extensive always-on display feature.
At the time of this test, the Galaxy M52 5G is based on Android 11 with the November 2021 security patch. Even though Samsung doesn't list an official date for the update to Android 12, the South Korean manufacturer has announced that Galaxy devices will receive regular security updates for at least 4 years after the initial launch. These include the M51 predecessor also listed here. However, unlike the Galaxy A-series, the M-series only offers updates every quarter.
The M52 5G may not get three major Androids like the flagship, but it will likely get two years of updates, and with it comes two major Android releases. We expect an update to Android 12, including OneUI 4, with a new start screen look and feel, extensive personalization options, and a privacy dashboard in Q2/Q3 2022.
Communications and GNSS - Samsung Smartphones with 5G
For the communication module, Samsung uses an NFC chip for near-field communication and Bluetooth 5.0. In addition, the Snapdragon 778G of the X53 modem supports the 5G standard, a range of frequencies below 6GHz.
The Galaxy M52 5G's chipset also provides access to mobile internet via 4G, with a total of 13 LTE bands covering all LTE frequencies associated with German-speaking countries, including LTE bands 20 and 28. However, traveling abroad, such as to the United States, may create some problems as Band 13 and 25 are not covered.
In WLAN networks, this mid-range smartphone offers a fast wireless network standard, WiFi 6. This allows for high transfer rates and combined with our Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router, the Galaxy M52 5G shows levels on par with the A52s 5G. Values above 400 Mbit/s on average are not bad, but those of Mi 11 Lite 5G NE or OnePlus Nord 2 5G are even significantly better.
To evaluate the localization accuracy of our test setup in practice, we recorded a route in parallel with a Garmin Venu 2 for comparison. Positioning is determined via GPS (L1), GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo (E1) satellite systems and SBAS support.
Deviations are relatively low, with only about 20 meters (about 66 feet) of difference between the mid-range smartphone and the smartwatch at the end of the 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) test route. We were also impressed by the Galaxy M52 5G in detailed routes recorded by GPS, with positioning capabilities similar to Garmin devices, allowing us to recommend Samsung smartphones for navigation tasks in the private sphere.
The satellite fixation in the outdoors was quickly successful, with an accuracy of about 3 meters (about 10 feet), and even indoors, the Galaxy M52 5G was able to determine its location very quickly and accurately.
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Phone Features and Voice Quality - Samsung Galaxy M52 5G with VoLTE
We really like the voice quality of the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G. There are also useful calling features such as WLAN calling and onboard VoLTE, where voice data is transmitted over the 4G mobile communication network.
If you use the handset, Galaxy smartphones can provide an easy-to-understand speech reproduction. Video calls using the speaker still work well, although the sound delivered through the mono speaker sounds a little muffled and a little shrill. To do this, we used the Skype application in our tests.
Camera - Samsung smartphones are equipped with triple cameras
While the front-facing camera is housed behind a small punch hole and offers a 32megapixel resolution, selfies are recorded using pixel binning, resulting in photos with only 8-megapixel resolution. Photos taken with the front-facing camera during the day look very good, but in lower light conditions the quality quickly degrades.
The camera setup on the back of the Galaxy M52 5G also looks very similar to the A52 model. Buyers of the Galaxy smartphone receive a 64-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. The Sony IMX682 combines each of the four pixels into a more light-sensitive superpixel by default. This results in a 16-megapixel image, but you can also use full resolution via a special mode.
Compared to the Galaxy A52s 5G, the main camera had to go without an optical image stabilizer. In daylight, the results end up being a decent mid-range, with the Galaxy M52 5G able to get good dynamics in our test photos. However, you can still see some slight deficiencies in image sharpness, as is color reproduction.
The camera setup on the back of the Galaxy M52 5G also looks very similar to the A52 model. Buyers of the Galaxy smartphone receive a 64-megapixel primary sensor, paired with a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. The Sony IMX682 combines each of the four pixels into a more light-sensitive superpixel by default. This results in a 16-megapixel image, but you can also use full resolution via a special mode.
Compared to the Galaxy A52s 5G, the main camera had to go without an optical image stabilizer. In daylight, the results end up being a decent mid-range, with the Galaxy M52 5G able to get good dynamics in our test photos. However, you can still see some slight deficiencies in image sharpness, as is color reproduction.
Using the ColorChecker Passport, we analyzed the color reproduction of the 64MP lens against actual reference colors under controlled lighting conditions. In addition to the brighter lighting typical of smartphones, the Galaxy M52 5G also showed considerable deviations in ColorChecker. However, color accuracy is still acceptable for this price range.
While a macro lens may offer little advantage in everyday use, the 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera sets it apart with a 123-degree viewing angle. Although our test unit's wide-angle recording provided better quality than entry-level cameras. Galaxy's but the M52 5G didn't really impress us in this regard. Edges are largely blurred, and base sharpness is low.
Video can be recorded in UHD and at up to 30fps, while Full HD recording at 60fps is also possible. Fortunately, you can also switch between the main and wide-angle cameras when recording video.
Accessories and Warranty - Charges Galaxy M52 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G's box includes a modular charger (USB-A) and a data or charging cable (USB-A to USB-C). While Galaxy smartphones support up to 25 watts of fast charging, the included charger only provides 15 watts.
Samsung offers a 24-month warranty on its smartphones. Compare that to the Galaxy A52s 5G, where you can't order Samsung Care+ with the M model. At the time of testing, the manufacturer also didn't offer any specific accessories for the Galaxy M52 5G. It's a shame, as this mid-range smartphone doesn't include a case. Owners of Samsung smartphones will also be looking in vain for a 25-watt charger on the online store.
Input Devices and Actions - Samsung Smartphones with Face Unlock
Although the Galaxy M52 5G has an OLED panel, the active fingerprint sensor is located within the frame of the chassis. Biometric fingers are usually accurate, but sometimes we have to reposition our fingers in order for them to be recognized. In addition, the speed of the sensor is not really high.
As an additional unlocking option, simple 2D face recognition is available, and it's enabled by the front-facing camera. The recognition rate is convincing, but the 2D face unlock feature isn't very secure.
Inputs on the 6.7-inch AMOLED display are accurately and quickly recognized across all corners of the touchscreen. Thanks to the high refresh rate of 120 Hz, this Samsung smartphone offers a smooth operation.
Display - Galaxy M52 5G with OLED
The Galaxy M52 5G's 16.5cm (6.7in) Infinity-O display is based on Super-AMOLED technology inside. While the manufacturer doesn't officially advertise HDR10 certification, according to the "DRM Information" app, the OLED panel has a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and supports HDR content. Given the 1012cd/m² brightness we measured in our APL50 test, users should benefit too, especially since the APL50 has some headroom left.
To control brightness, this mid-range smartphone uses a low-frequency pulse width modulation of 236 Hz. In Samsung smartphones, OLED flicker is noticeable across the spectrum. We don't see a DC dimming mode in the settings menu.
The refresh rate of the display can be set to 60 or 120 Hz. There is no adaptive control. This means that the panel of the Galaxy M smartphone cannot automatically adjust to the display content, as is the case with premium devices such as the manufacturer's premium design.
The Galaxy M52 5G doesn't offer many settings options for color adjustments, but at least users can choose between two different profiles. While color temperature can be adjusted in the standard profile, independent parameters such as saturation or gamma cannot be changed.
In our tests with the CalMAN software and a spectrophotometer, the AMOLED panels of Samsung smartphones appeared to have a decent calibration and provided a satisfactory color shift (in a natural profile) for this price class. Thanks to OLED technology, individual pixels can be turned off completely, there is an "absolute" black, and the contrast ratio (theoretically) tends to be infinite.
The Galaxy M52 5G also shows its well-equipped for everyday use outdoors, thanks to its relatively high brightness. Even in direct sunlight with some reflections on the glass surface, the image content should remain easy to read due to the high brightness and contrast.
The viewing angle stability of the AMOLED panel is excellent, and only at very steep viewing angles do you notice a slight loss of brightness.
Performance - Samsung smartphone with Qualcomm SoC
The chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G running in the Galaxy M52 5G contains eight cores spread across two clusters. The Cortex A78 cluster offers four cores (2.4 GHz), while the remaining four are based on the A55 architecture (1.8 GHz). The "G" in the processor label indicates some specialization for gaming. According to Qualcomm, several WiFi functions were tuned for this, while the Adreno 642L graphics unit was accelerated.
In daily operation, the mid-range processor combined with the built-in 6GB LPDDR4x-RAM ensures good system performance. Thanks to the fast 120-Hz display, the rendering of animations is smooth and the loading times of apps are fairly short. However, other mid-range smartphones like the OnePlus Nord 2 5G set a significantly faster bar with UFS 3.1 specs. This is also demonstrated by our measurements at AndroBench.
In our benchmark package, the Samsung smartphone follows the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G sibling, which also uses the Snapdragon 778G. The overall results are at a good performance level in this price class, even though the Poco F3 uses the Snapdragon 778G. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 provides more power.
Gaming - Galaxy M52 5G hits 100+fps
In fact, you can also play demanding games smoothly on the Galaxy M52 5G, which is guaranteed by the Adreno 642L, which includes selected Snapdragon Elite gaming features such as "Game Smoother" or "Gaming Network" Delay Manager". Additionally, Samsung implemented its in-house "Game Booster" which should control temperature and memory usage, among other things.
However, Galaxy smartphone buyers should still understand that the M52 5G is not a gaming smartphone. For example, PUBG Mobile can only be played at HD settings and cannot select the highest level of detail (UHD). We took a more detailed look at game performance via the GameBench app. The Adreno 642L was able to hit about 40 fps on medium graphics settings and was able to see a noticeable improvement to 60 fps on low detail settings.
Even the Armajet arena shooter, which theoretically supports 144 fps, is not reproduced at a constant frame rate, and Samsung's mid-range smartphones still sometimes hit over 100 fps. Our measurements showed an average of 89 frames per second.
Emissions -- The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G gets pretty hot.
Temperature GFXBench benchmark
The internal cooling system doesn't always keep the hot-developed Snapdragon SoC under control. Compared to the Mi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Galaxy smartphone's case can get relatively warm and even heat up under longer loads. The highest we measured was almost 45°C (113°F). On the other hand, it hardly gets hot when running idle.
The Galaxy M52 5G completed GFXBench's battery test without any issues, even on the demanding Manhattan test (OpenGL ES 3.1). There was nothing wrong with Wild Life's stress test, either.
SPEAKER
Unfortunately, the M52 5G had to give up the stereo. The sibling model of the Galaxy A52s 5G. The mono speaker provides a solid sound experience, but nothing more. The low-frequency range sounds a little thin, but the reproduction of the mids and highs is fairly linear.
Wired headphones or external speakers can be connected via the USB-C port. Those who prefer wireless sound output with Bluetooth can also use the SBC, AAC, aptX, and LDAC audio codecs. However, we missed some codecs like LHDC or aptX HD and aptX Adaptive.
Battery Life - Galaxy M52 5G, 5000 mAh
Using the included 15-watt charger, the 5,000mAh battery can be fully charged in about 115 minutes. Compared to its mid-range rivals, its power consumption isn't noticeable.
BATTERY LIFE
The battery life of the Galaxy M52 5G turns out to be a good level for a smartphone with a fixed 120-Hz frame rate. Comparing our competing devices is easiest with the brightness adjusted to 150cd/m². The Galaxy M52 5G lasted nearly 13 hours on our wireless network test and over 21 hours on our video test, putting it in the middle of the pack in our comparison field. However, the former predecessor of the predecessor Samsung smartphone offered a significantly better battery life.
Review of Samsung Galaxy M52 5G
With the Galaxy M52 5G, Samsung has managed to create an attractive and lightweight mid-range smartphone that, despite its size, doesn't have a lot of bulk. The phone's successor is the Galaxy M51, which successfully combines a bright 120Hz OLED display, fast Qualcomm processor, precise positioning capabilities, and good battery life to convince us.
Without the big 7,000mAh battery of its predecessors, the Galaxy M52 5G loses some of its characters.
With the M52 5G, however, Samsung ignores the "DNA" of its Galaxy M series, which consists of great battery life with huge battery capacity, which is also part of the M52 5G's presence in the Galaxy series. s reason. It's similar to the Galaxy A52s 5G, which is similarly priced and superior in many ways, making the M-series representatives look worse in direct comparison than they really are.
If your budget supports it, we'd rather recommend Samsung's A model (A52 5G or A52s 5G). Also, along with its Lite version of the Mi 11, (11 Lite 5G or 11 Lite 5G NE), Xiaomi offers a similar concept, light and powerful mid-range smartphone, both Xiaomi smartphones offer a better overall package than the Galaxy M52 G, combined with a low price.
Price and Availability
At the time of this test, interested buyers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G from local online stores in countries across Europe and Asia, such as Samsung India or Amazon India.
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