Samsung Galaxy A52 Vs Vivo V21 5G: What Is The Difference?

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Samsung Galaxy A52

256GB · 8GB RAM128GB · 4GB RAM128GB · 6GB RAM128GB · 8GB RAM39points

Vivo V21 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Vivo V21 5GSamsung Galaxy A52Vivo V21 5G

Why is Galaxy A52 better than Vivo V21 5G?

• 12.5% more battery power?4500 mAhvs4000 mAh
• Water resistance?WaterproofvsNone
• Has branded damage-resistant glass?
• 16.22% more megapixels (main camera)?64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MPvs64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP
• Has a radio?
• 128GB more internal storage?256GBvs128GB
• Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
• Has LDAC?

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Why is Vivo V21 5G better than Galaxy A52?

• 9.09% faster CPU speed?2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHzvs2 x 2.3 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
• 37.5% more megapixels (front camera)?44MPvs32MP
• 6.99% higher AnTuTu benchmark score?365051vs341212
• 2.5x faster downloads?2000 MBits/svs800 MBits/s
• Has 5G support?
• Has a BSI sensor?
• Better build qualityBased on user reviews ·9.9vs8.2
• Better for photographyBased on user reviews ·9.8vs8.2

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User reviews

Overall rating

Samsung Galaxy A528.4109 User reviewsGalaxy A528.4/10109 User reviewsWrite a reviewVivo V21 5G9.814 User reviewsVivo V21 5G9.8/1014 User reviewsWrite a review

Features

Build quality

8.2/10 104 ratings9.9/10 14 ratings

Display quality

9.0/10 104 ratings9.6/10 14 ratings

Battery life

8.2/10 105 ratings8.6/10 14 ratings

Photography

8.2/10 104 ratings9.8/10 14 ratings

Performance

8.1/10 105 ratings9.6/10 14 ratings

Comments

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Ashley

4 years ago

8 / 10

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The A52 is a great device, but it's not perfect.

Ashley

4 years ago

8 / 10

On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it an 8. It's a great device, but not entirely perfect.

Pros

• Camera, sound, screen (not very bright, but still good)

Cons

• Processor (heats up quickly), plastic construction (scratches easily)

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Diego Fernando

3 years ago

10 / 10

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A mid-range phone with high-end features.

Diego Fernando

3 years ago

10 / 10

Agile, excellent screen, good stereo sound, 5G capable, takes good pictures.

Pros

• Screen
• Sound
• Fluidity
• 5G
• Photos
• 120 Hz refresh rate

Cons

• Could use more RAM.
• Refresh rate variation could be automatic like its bigger siblings.
• A 5000 mAh battery would be appreciated. Most in its range come with it.

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Andres

4 years ago

10 / 10

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Excellent for taking photos and videos

Andres

4 years ago

10 / 10

Pros

• Camera
• Processor

Cons

• None

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Design

water resistance

Waterproof

None

The level of water resistance that the device has.weight

189 g

176 g

The weight.thickness

8.4 mm

7.3 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.width

75.1 mm

73.9 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.height

159.9 mm

159.7 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.volume

100.87 cm³

86.15 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.Ingress Protection (IP) rating

IP67

∅

Vivo V21 5G: Not applicable

The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.French Repairability Index

8.2

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

This is a score from 0–10 which informs consumers on how easy it is to repair a device. It is designed to reduce e-waste and planned obsolescence. The score is calculated from various criteria such as ease of disassembly and availability of spare parts.has a rugged build

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

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The device is built to withstand harsh environments, extreme conditions, and rough handling, ensuring durability and reliability in challenging situations. Rugged devices are ideal for outdoor adventures, industrial settings, and demanding work environments.Show more

Display

Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.screen size

6.5"

6.44"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).pixel density

405 ppi

409 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.resolution

1080 x 2400 px

1080 x 2400 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.refresh rate

90Hz

90Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.touch sampling rate

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.brightness (typical)

800 nits

500 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.has branded damage-resistant glass✔Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GDamage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass 5

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Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.Show more

Performance

internal storage

256GB

128GB

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.RAM

8GB

8GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.AnTuTu benchmark score

341212

365051

AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.Chipset (SoC) name

Qualcomm Snapdragon 720GSamsung Galaxy A52

MediaTek Dimensity 800UVivo V21 5G

The name of the system-on-a-chip (SoC) used in the device. The SoC includes the CPU, GPU, and other key components.GPU name

Adreno 618Samsung Galaxy A52

Mali G57 MP3Vivo V21 5G

The name of the integrated GPU.CPU speed

2 x 2.3 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz (Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G)

2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz (MediaTek Dimensity 800U)

The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.Geekbench 6 result (multi)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

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Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2026)Geekbench 6 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2026)3DMark Wild Life benchmark

1039

1611

3DMark Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark (developed by UL Solutions) that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: UL Solutions.Show more

Cameras

megapixels (main camera)

64 MP & 12 MP & 5 MP & 5 MP

64 MP & 8 MP & 2 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4

f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GA multi-lens camera captures two or more images and overlays them. This technology creates sharper images, especially in low light conditions, and allows you to use effects such as softening the background.megapixels (front camera)

32MP

44MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.has built-in optical image stabilization✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GOptical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30 fps

2160 x 30 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.Has a dual-tone LED flash✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GA dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.number of flash LEDs

1

1

Multi-LED camera flashes use LED lights which have different color temperatures (warm light and cool light), improving the color balance based on the conditions in which the photos are taken.has a BSI sensor✖Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GA BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.Show more

Operating system

Android version

Android 11

Android 11

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.has clipboard warnings✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.has location privacy options✔Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.has camera/microphone privacy options✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.has Mail Privacy Protection✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.has theme customization✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.can block app tracking✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.blocks cross-site tracking✖Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✖Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.has on-device machine learning✔Galaxy A52 (Android 11)✔Vivo V21 5G (Android 11)On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.Show more

Battery

battery power

4500 mAh

4000 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.has wireless charging✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GIt supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.Supports fast charging✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GFast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.charging speed

25W

33W

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger. wireless charging speed∅

Galaxy A52: Not applicable

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.reverse wireless charging speed

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

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Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.comes with a charger✔Galaxy A52

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

Some manufacturers sell devices with chargers included, while others do not. An included charger is an extra benefit for users as it allows them to save money by not having to buy one.has a removable battery✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GThe battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.Has an ultra power-saving mode✔Galaxy A52

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The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.Show more

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GWith a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has stereo speakers✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GDevices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.has aptX✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GaptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.has LDAC✔Galaxy A52

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LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.has aptX HD✖Galaxy A52

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aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).has aptX Adaptive✖Galaxy A52

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aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.has aptX Lossless✖Galaxy A52

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Vivo V21 5G)

aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.Has a radio✔Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GA built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.number of microphones

2

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More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Connectivity & Features

release date

4 years ago03/17/2021Samsung Galaxy A52

4 years ago04/27/2021Vivo V21 5G

The date the product first became available for purchase.has 5G support✖Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GThe fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.SIM cards

2 SIM

2 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.Bluetooth version

5

5.1

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.has an external memory slot✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GThe device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.included SD card (memory size)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy A52)

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Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.Has USB Type-C✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GThe USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.USB version

2

2

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.Show more

Miscellaneous

has a video light✔Galaxy A52✔Vivo V21 5GA video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.Has sapphire glass display✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GSapphire crystal glass is an extremely durable material, which is surpassed only by diamond in terms of hardness. A sapphire crystal display is stronger and more scratch resistant than toughened glass such as Corning Gorilla Glass.Has an e-paper display✖Galaxy A52✖Vivo V21 5GAn e-paper display provides a high contrast allowing users to read in direct sunlight without requiring much power.

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