Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G
Quick Comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 30999 | Rs. 87999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 1, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 30999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G is Rs. 87999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 6.3 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 407 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 84.9%. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A52s 5G | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | September 1, 2021 | February 25, 2026 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 407 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | Privacy Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Super Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 124 hours | |