Why Samsung A52S 5G Is The Best Samsung Phone For The Money

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When talking about premium budget smartphones, it is easy to consider models from brands like Xiaomi, OnePlus, TECNO, and other brands. Samsung Mobile has been traditionally identified with premium flagship phones, and indeed phones that cost more than the competition.

But this is 2022, and you would be making a mistake to ignore the Korean brand when shopping for a premium budget phone, especially with a model like Samsung A52s 5G in the picture. But just to be sure, I should define what I mean by premium budget smartphone.

It is a phone that has premium features but costs much less premium flagships or the top dogs. They are not exactly flagship killers, but they pack so much value for the price that they are the cream of the crop in the budget smartphone segment.

Samsung A52s 5G

Why Samsung A52s 5G?

The original Samsung A52 was a good device, but it wasn’t as competitive as many would have loved it to be. The A52s was an iteration of it, with improved specs, and the A52s 5G further improved on that, and without costing significantly more. The result was a highly capable, feature-packed premium mid-ranger that is worthy of the attention of bargain/value buyers.

Samsung A52s 5G is equipped with a 6.5-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels, Super AMOLED screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, Gorilla Glass 5. The plastic shell is IP67-rated, meaning it has dust and water resistance (can survive up to 1 metre in water for 30 minutes).

On the inside is a Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset as the power house, and that is coupled with options of 6 and 8 GB RAM. Internal storage options include 128 GB and 256 GB. In all, there are four memory options – 6/128 GB, 6/256 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB. A shared memory card slot allows you to expand the available memory.

For photography and video recording, there is a 64MP triple camera at the back, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera in a centred punch hole at the top of the display.

To keep the lights on is a respectable 4500 mAh battery. From what we have read and heard from reviewers, the battery does a good job of providing dependable battery life, and you shouldn’t have to worry about running out of battery juice. For charging, you get 25W fast charge, which is a fair deal for preserving its battery health.

Lastly, this is a most recent device, as it was only released in September 2021. It shipped with Samsung’s custom UI, One UI version 3.1, which is based on Android 11. Samsung has promised three major software updates, so you can expect the A52s 5G to get Android 12, Android 13, and Android 14 years down the road. If experience is anything to go by, those updates likely won’t arrive as fast as many users would love, but as it is said, better late than never. The premium flagship devices will definitely get updated first before the goodies trickle down to the A52s 5G.

The fingerprint scanner is embedded in the display. There are stereo speakers. There is also USB Type-C, USB On-The-Go, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6 . And if you are resident in the USA and several other score countries where 5G is commercially available, Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has got you covered with its extensive range of 5G bands.

Samsung A52s 5G is available in four colour schemes, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, and Awesome Mint. Prices start from $420 for the base, 6/128 GB memory variant. That base price is a sweet spot that should see people part with their money, happily, for the phone.

What is the best Samsung phone for the money?

If you were to ask me which is the best Samsung phone for the money, I would argue that the A52s 5G is one of those to consider, if not the clear winner.

Any Alternatives to Samsung A52s 5G?

If you’d rather look away from Samsung, I have already written about the OnePlus Nord 2 5G , which is a compelling package worthy of the premium budget smartphone crown too. I am sure you can find a handful of other contenders if you look around, depending on your location. But if you need a highly capable premium budget smartphone, chances are that the A52s 5G is one of those you will find in most countries.

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Vivo V23e 5G specs & features

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands : LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands : Yes.
• SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS : Android 11 + Funtouch OS 12

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions : 160.9 x 74.3 x 7.4 mm
• Weight : 172g
• Display : 6.44 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio, AMOLED screen
• Colours : Black. Sunshine Coast.
• Physical Build : Plastic

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type : 64-bit, 2.05 GHz Octa-core, Cortex
• Processor Name : MediaTek Dimensity 810 (12 nm)
• Graphics Processor : ARM Mali G57 MC2
• RAM : 8 GB
• Internal Storage : 128 GB
• External Storage : microSD (shared slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera : 50 MP main lens + 8 MP ultra-wide angle lens + 2 MP macro lens, autofocus, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera : 44 MP, auto-focus, Face Recognition, 4k@30fps, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker : Mono speaker
• Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio : Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass : Yes.
• Accelerometer : Yes.
• Proximity Sensor : Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
• Barometer : No.
• Pedometer : No.
• Heart Rate Monitor : No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; under display.
• Face Unlock : Yes.
• Iris Scanner : No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
• Voice Control : No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor : No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version : 5.2
• Bluetooth Profiles : A2DP, LE, aptX HD
• WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
• USB : microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG
• NFC : No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 4050 mAh
• Battery Charging : 44W quick charge
• Wireless Charging : No.
• Reverse Charging : No.
• Model Version/Number :

Launch/Release Dates and Information

• Announced : November 22, 2021
• Release Date : November 22, 2021

Vivo V23e Prices by Country

The phone was first launched in Thailand with a price tag of THB12,999.

• International/Global : $392
• Thailand : THB12,999
• European Union :
• Nigeria : ₦
• Egypt : Egyptian Pound
• UAE : AED
• India : INR 25,990 Indian Rupee
• Iraq : Iraqi Dinar
• Kenya : Ksh.
• Ghana :

The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Does Vivo V23e 5G have Google Play Store?

It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.

Will Vivo V23e 5G work in the USA?

This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

Selfie cameras have always been the weak link in the chain of camera phones. There are not a lot of smartphones with a 44-megapixel front camera. Vivo V23e 5G is one of them, and this makes it a very compelling device.

Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .

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