NEW PIXEL 5A vs GALAXY A52 (Tested & Compared!)

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

So which do you like better? Samsung's or Google's midrange phone? Also, be sure to enter the giveaway for a free iPhone 12 pro max, S21 Ultra, and OnePlus 9 Pro! mikeobrienmedia.com/Giveaway

[@markjones6551]

I'm really dying to win the OnePlus 9 pro 😀. That would be my first and biggest jump from potato to flagship 😭

[@jerry22183]

Pixel all the way. Love that I can go into beta developer program and try the latest and greatest. Samsung may not get os updates as fast. Also like the camera better on pixel. Recently subscribed to you and enjoy your videos.

[@erickmazariegos5778]

Galaxy is better in everything. So the answer is obvious

[@mr.phoenix8691]

Personally I like the Pixel more.

[@codylewis54]

Pixel for sure.

[@aryonugroho4887]

The problem is availability. Google needs to up their game and took care of the distribution networks so pixel can come to more countries

[@iitkstm8933]

Mantap om

[@budisoemantri2303]

True it's quite hard to get Pixel phone at a fair price in Indonesia, unlike Samsung and Xiaomi phones

[@for-real-tho]

True unfortunately. It's not possible to buy Pixel 5 in Hungary. And phones usually cost 1.5 times more here than in the USA.

[@danielp121]

@@for-real-tho Agree. I like the 5A, but you can only buy it only through unofficial retailers here in PH and pay an additional $100-110 😒 Samsung on the other hand, just go to a mall, find a Samsung store/Official Samsung retailer. Buy. Ez AF 😂

[@NowKissMyChucks]

Lol poor guy

[@Jessterr2]

The pixel's ability to filter spam callers for me is enough to make me stay with pixel. Its worth it.

[@newfnshow031]

Any phone can filter spam calls. I know someone with a $50 LG phone that offers this feature

[@Tweak203]

I have one and you still have to do the work to filter the call though. You're just doing it in a different way.

[@ihavenoideahelp5239]

@@newfnshow031 its LG tho

[@waseemjaas7757]

Samsung has this feature as well. And it works great

[@77.88.]

Same here 90% pof the time the spam callers hang up as soon as they see Google!

[@jeslinrasal4247]

Pixel should offer expandable storage in their phones for the price

[@halimmiah9246]

In my country A52 is half of the price of 5a so A52 is a easy buy for me

[@Phuongkak]

same me, A52 just about 300$ and pixel cost over 500$ :v

[@Phuongkak]

@@gowtham. Vietnam, man

[@gamingbuzz3499]

@show me your ass pixel 5 cost same as iphone 12 in india so no point in buying at such price

[@Twollsy]

Yeah but it's the a52, not the a52 5g

[@erickmazariegos5778]

@@gowtham. because the A52 is really successful

[@samblethen]

A big difference for me is that the Galaxy A52 5G has expandable storage with a microSDXC up tp 1 TB. None of the Pixels have any expandable storage.

[@doomy_doomy2225]

The issue with A52 is the bad build quality. Would take the 5a cause the A52 has a natorious speaker issue and shatters too easy. So many customers bring that device to my work with complaints. Good phone hardware wise, but could be more sturdy.

[@samblethen]

@@doomy_doomy2225 The 5a is my choice as well. The camera is much better than the A52 as well.

[@JeReMyIsMeNoTyOu]

The lack of expandable storage does suck - it is my number one drawback from this phone... I do still plan on buying though.

[@davidzavala337]

@@JeReMyIsMeNoTyOu your right and the cloud to me is just a back up.

[@pappi3]

@@doomy_doomy2225 A52 phone's plastic frame's shiny color chips off after some time makes the Samsung Phone look ugly and damaged tbh. The metal frame and overall body helps to keep the overall look of the phone intact imo. Pixel wins in that dept. If anyone really want to go Samsung then they should go for something like at least S50 FE 5G which has plastic back but the frame is made of metal so it might provide more sturdiness.

[@QuickSaveF5]

The video on the Pixel was super smooth. The A52 video looked shakey.

[@jonychavez5404]

Yes, samsung always kina launches their phones with a little issues in the videos, same happened with the a51, but after a few updates it was solved

[@ezrapardede1921]

@@jonychavez5404 but from what i see from a recent review, problem still presist, and it's already a few months since its first launch, I don't think they gonna fix it, maybe the Processor wasn't powerful enough to combine OIS and EIS optimally at 4k or even just 1080p 60

[@jonychavez5404]

@@ezrapardede1921 I don't think is because of the processor, it is totally a software problem, but only who has one A52 will notice when the problem get fixed

[@ezrapardede1921]

@@jonychavez5404 it's probably not gonna be fixed tho, take the flip cam a80 for example, it should have a decent stabilization at 4k considering the price, and the processor it use (SD730, most phone at cheaper price have a decent 4k stabilization) ,but someone did a review now with latest software update, yet it's still pretty much the same as it was in release

[@KPathak]

they are deliberatlly not optimising software..otherwise hardware is capable enough

[@patburns64]

I have used a pixel 5 since it was released and I love it. I had the galaxy s20 FE and it was also great, but the pixel 5 is a better overall phone for me. So I would go with the pixel 5a.

[@Asimkhan-vs9rd]

Intelligent choice

[@barryw2659]

I am a minimalist. I don't use all the functions a phone offers but I want the ones I use to work well. I also want the longer-life battery. So the 5A will be my next upgrade. As far as storage I may be in the minority but I find storing pictures and videos on an external hard drive the best option for me. A cloud is too restrictive and I don't want to worry about having to buy more space, and, except for those special images, I'd rather look at them on a laptop than phone. Finally, having ads pop up on me when I use the phone's own software is a deal-killer. Would not buy it just for that reason.

[@richardmwambanga2423]

Splendid👌

[@Zenguy23]

Do ads pop up on the pixel or Samsung?

[@vrASMR180]

As someone that loves the rear fingerprint reader placement I'm left with little choice.

[@Kipchoge475]

In-display reader is cooler.

[@mr.phoenix8691]

@Wigunlubo Newmai In your opinion.

[@vrASMR180]

@@Kipchoge475 I don't really care about cool, I go for functionality. I've yet to use an in screen reader as fast as rear, and also the placement on the rear reader makes it easy to accurately place every time. With in screen I can sometimes be off ever so slightly. And lastly you can assign functions to the read reader like swiping up or down.

[@Kipchoge475]

@@mr.phoenix8691 which is undoubtedly the majority.

[@mr.phoenix8691]

@Wigunlubo Newmai Okay and?

[@RyanOwensWorldofTyros]

Also. The pixel will get the performance increase from the reduction in operations from android 12. Like giving the 765 a 15 - 22% bump.

[@RyanOwensWorldofTyros]

@C-17 Laxman Dhotre linus said it does. Watch his android 12 coverage. Seems like a big deal. Ready to get out of beta.

[@RyanOwensWorldofTyros]

@C-17 Laxman Dhotre yes, all devices with android 12

[@Xdc5]

Well, I think it's way too optimistic but let's see 🙂 I hate the crappy performance on my 4a 5g

[@andyH_England]

These two are the main choices facing the US market and quite a tough choice for that budget? Could not argue with either choice TBH! Thanks!

[@Agent311]

I have a 4 XL and honestly I prefer the smoothness of stock. I've owned a Samsung phone before as well and it wasn't as smooth, though the high refresh rate may definitely help. Even with 60hz I still feel like stock is more smoother.

[@andyH_England]

@@Agent311 Yes, I had a 4XL, and was a very good phone. Passed it onto a nephew who had broken their phone and he loves it as well. I am a Pixel fan so know where you are coming from!

[@joniden2215]

I have a Pixel 5 and I love PURE android. I use a lot of Google services and it's annoying when I had a Samsung S10 that I had 2 photo apps, 2 calendar apps, etc. But the one thing that made me want Google after the S10 were the ads. The irony is that Google is the more ad company and they don't put ads in their phones.

[@Loujo]

You had ads on your S10 ? How and where ?

[@jonathans7089]

💯

[@BalaKrishna-bq5iz]

"Most older phones have that 60 Hz refresh rate" iphone 13: "what do you mean old? I'm not even out yet"

[@braillynn]

😂

[@cobaltblue5523]

When you mention the specs of all the samsung models a52 , a52 5g, a52s you should definitely put in pricing for all as well . Plus if you just mention all models might as well reference the pixel 5 and pixel 6 and compare them all together since this seems like a free for all towards the end .

[@rejectedideas1827]

Wireless charging is a CON, not a PRO. as it's a glorified cable extension box in my opinion. And Jacks* up the prices, also limits* on the back covers that can be used

[@rejectedideas1827]

@@turkishultranationalist 😂👍🏼

[@hid4]

Its an option, there is nothing CON about optional feature, CON is applied to a main feature that give bad experience without any optional feature like having phone with ONLY wireless charger to charge. Imagine having phone with face id and fingerprint and saying one of them is a CON because one is not secure as the other one, its only a con if its only have one options and its bothering your daily usage

[@rejectedideas1827]

@@hid4 the CON is the price factor, additional space in the phone that can be used for more battery space, additional software and hardware overhead for wireless charging ability. All of this 'extra' is loaded on the customer's pocket.

[@TheBlock70]

It’s fucking optional. Let people be because not everyone is a tech enthusiast and people will use wireless charging

[@chandupaperera44]

And it's not even " wireless" you still have to connect it via a cable. And slow than normal charging

[@craigregnier3220]

I'm still rocking my Pixel 3 XL and still LOVE it! It is still absolutely flawless and I plan to use it as long as I can!

[@craigregnier3220]

@@BroDude0 i truly havent experienced any lag or slow down at all. I am also a bare bones user though. Maybe 20 additional personal apps total on my phone...I am a video streamer and web browser style of user so my personal approach might just work better with the scenario. But to answer your question, no. I have not yet experienced any slow down or difficulties so far.

[@shannawallace7855]

I narrowed my phone search down to these two and it was really tough to decide! I'm not a fan of Samsung's software and prefer the cleaner android experience offered on the pixel, and I'm one of those weird ones that actually still prefers a rear mounted fingerprint sensor. But I really wanted that 120Hz refresh rate. I ultimately went with the A52. Overall I'm happy with it. my only gripes are the in-display fingerprint sensor, I only get about 2/3 unlocked on the first try. I miss the 100% accuracy of a rear mounted physical scanner (and being able to do swipe functions on it). And the selfie cam has a metallic ring around it that's super reflective, so any time your phone catches some light, it gets very shiny. It's a minor thing, but noticable enough to be annoying. I would have chosen the Pixel if they'd at least given it 90Hz. Silly that Google ommited that with how common it's becoming in the midrange phone market

[@shikharpandey]

You can turn on always on display and it always shows where the sensor is for most accuracy

[@rossydv]

I just got the A52 yesterday and your observations are exactly why I'm feel a little regret. How do you feel about it now?

[@richardmwambanga2423]

Well It's either a 60Hz or a reflective ring and an in-display fingerprint sensor 🤷‍♂. For me, 60Hz means lasting durability in the overall experience plus since I'm not coming from a higher refresh rate phone, it sits well with me. Still saving up for the pixel though 🙂

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

I will buy the Pixel 5a over a52 in a heartbeat

[@kenbaden8857]

You asked about our thoughts on Software differences between the Samsung A52 and Pixel 5a. I'll get to that below. First, I had a Samsung Note 9 for two years. Outstanding hardware, Samsung truly delivers with respect to hardware! I switched to the Pixel 5 for the Software experience. The under the glass top speaker is my only, and DEFINITE complaint with the Pixel 5. Again, Samsung's Note 9 audio is far superior to that of the Pixel 5. So, knowing why I switched, and what I hate about my Pixel 5, here's my thoughts about Pixel 5a software, and a little about 5a hardware. Android 11 on a Pixel 5 or 5a is the same, as far as I can tell. My PRAISE for the Pixel 5 and 5a is that you get REALLY cool software perks, not provided by any other cellular manufacturer, and Google REALLY DELIVERS! It's HUGE PLUS to have Spam calls Identified as they come in, or blocked outright so that you aren't, for example, bothered by someone pretending to be with the tax department. That's HUGE for myself, and Google's Titan M Security Chip does an outstanding job blocking those scam calls. Originally I had my Pixel 5 set to alert me that the incoming call was a spam call, and after 6 successful alerts I adjusted the setting to just block the spam call. It's a fantastic software perk! And the 5a should work the same because the Titan M Security Chip has been a standard on every Pixel beginning with the Pixel 3. Call Screening is another outstanding software perk. When a call comes in click on call screen instead of answer or hang up and you will see a text of the Google Assistant advising the caller that you are screening the call and that the Google customer receiving the call can read everything the caller is saying. And as the call receiver you can ask questions or tell the caller you are busy and you will call them back later. It's quiet and I find it useful especially when it's not the best time to receive a call. You could also use this software perk if you don't recognize the number. Either way, it's something I really find useful and I did not have this option on my Samsung Note 9. Now, I live in Canada and I look forward to Hold for Me, a software option available in the United States of America. I love the idea of being on hold with the Google Assistant freeing up your time by letting you know once an actual person is finally available to speak to you. I think it's fantastic that you could get other stuff done while waiting for the person you are calling to take your call. Time I feel is valuable, so the fact that as a US consumer you can take advantage of this software perk with the Pixel 5a, I think it's Great! Finally, and again only available in the US, Australia and Great Britain, is the car crash detection and emergency help software perk. Hopefully, you will never have to use this feature, but based on what I've read, and based on a user's experience in a car crash, this is a useful feature. Basically, once a car crash is Detected, Google Assistant will ask if you are okay, or if 911 should be called. If you tell Google Assistant to call 911 it will do that. If you are unconscious and you cannot respond, Google Assistant will call 911 on your behalf, advise of a car crash detection AND it will give 911 your location, or at least the location of your Pixel phone. Again, most people will never use this feature, however, it is a useful feature and software perk. Based on the above my choice for software perks between the Samsung A52 and Pixel 5a is for the Google Pixel 5a! And with long battery life, boosted by the larger battery, the less demanding 765G processor, and the Google battery saver mode, the long run time between charging is fantastic! My Pixel 5 has great battery life but only 4080 maH. So the 5a should last longer! And at the $449 price point, I would like to see it in other countries, including Canada, in the future! Cheers!

[@saviordream]

I agree completely. I have the Pixel 5 as well, and all those software perks are what set it above and beyond all other phones I've used. So much so that I just ordered my wife a Pixel 5a to replace the hand-me-down OnePlus 3T she has been using. She doesn't do much with her phone at all, so the lower specs as far as the processor and screen refresh rate won't bother her, and she'll still get all the great Google software perks, as well as 3 years of monthly security updates and OS updates. I had considered the A52, but aside from being out of stock everywhere I looked, it was the software of the Pixel lineup that really put it over the top.

[@jaycitytv4657]

I have the Pixel 3xl and it's great i can imagine how better the 5a is giving that it has a better battery

[@ryeeeee]

Don’t get the 5a, get the pixel 6 or 6pro.

[@Eric1Cartman]

I really like the way you do reviews of techs. All the Infos I needed are met. Thank you

[@fromann09]

Overall I prefer the A52. The difference in the screens is a huge win for the Samsung!

[@balaji_muthumanickam]

Lusa da nee

[@raufsaleem990]

@@balaji_muthumanickam yeanda, anthu A52 screen Nalla ileya?😂

[@ironman0181]

But camera 5a clear winner

[@balaji_muthumanickam]

@@raufsaleem990 ella

[@chandupaperera44]

@@ironman0181 60hz and backside fingerprint in 2021.nah

[@yahshaunyahu]

@9:50 that faster experience is bs. So many pixel users have openly said that the phone slows down just after 6 months. Tell the truth You're trying to make it seem like having a overlay makes the phone slower. Pixel has been disappointing ppl for years. This Pixel delusional needs to stop. Yall ignore sooooooooo many short comings of the pixel You even tried to nitpick the a52 to justify the pixel The a52 has too many features It has ad Gtfoh. Thr pixel sucks and everyone knows it

[@danishfarid6570]

I bought a used pixel 3 last year and i gotta disagree with you because mine has gotten smoother and less buggy since i first bought it after some android 11 updates.

[@cobaltblue5523]

Speaking from my experience I have a galaxy s 9 and a pixel 4a . I try not to update my s9 cause I saw no need but after just one update it got significantly slower the screen had some wires issues that if it's not max brightness or really low it's get very yellow and has lines all over like wtf. This phone was amazing put of the box brand new and I loved it . I still have it issues came up after just under 2 yrs so I bought the pixel 4a cause it was way too buggy but I didn't have much cash and I didn't want to spend so much on a phone again. My pixel takes amazing photos battery life is good and screen is amazing , in direct sunlight yes I wish it was brighter but I don't use my phone in very sunny environments anyways. I resolved my issues with my s 9 mostly but now if it's not higher brightness the blacks look washed out and faded . I use both phones love both . Wish pixel had dobly atmos . Pixel has a few small bugs occasionally like I have an app open youtube watch something then do something else and click a video but the click doesn't register . I just close the app and that's it open up again and problem solved. They both have issues but both are great . Also I update my pixel and no issues . I think I gotta update youtube though .

[@chustig]

Solid and worthwhile comparison. I thought about the A52 5G too long (was going for $350-$400!). Hasn't really been available for a while now. Figured I'd just limp my PH-1 along until this whole mid/c-band thing gets going. 5a might be a decent pick.

[@UmarRosyad]

I always love Pixel phones, since Pixel 1, and now I have the Pixel 2 XL still running great But I toks about 2 years until the price is became the same as Google's price The problem of Pixels is distribution.. And at this point I think Google has no longer desired to keep up the game Pixel 5A is $705 here in Indonesia, that's almost 2x Google's price

[@noelsebastian867]

Thanks a lot 😇, I was desperately waiting for this.

[@guptaprakhar990]

I hope ur desperation has come to an end!

[@guptaprakhar990]

I hope ur desperation has come to an end!

[@glennaa11]

looks like the A52 got a price cut. The A52 5G is $425 right now. I just got the new watch 4 so it's actually kind of tempting to get a Samsung phone.

[@bowesman1000]

something i am not finding mentioned anywhere. i had a pixel 2xl and the screen busted. i researched many channels and none of them told me what i was going to run into. the sim card in my old pixel 2xl is preventing me from receiving text messages (i can send but not receive) and it also erased all my old texts images. the words were there but any texts that had images attached or images sent were erased and that is a big problem when you have dozens of customers sending you orders via text and images of orders done via a phone picture. i am currently waiting three days for a 5G sim card to arrive from verizon wireless that will supposedly cure this problem. good job to all you phone experts.

[@richardmwambanga2423]

The Pixel is indeed the iPhone of android. Except for the lack of expandable storage (which I personally don't mind but would prefer), I feel the 5a is a complete package deal, considering my minimalist preference. However, with smartphones nowadays, one has to always find a compromise. All the extra bells and whistles Samsung A52s offers are sweet but then all you get in the end is a 'cavity'.

[@rickgarcia8481]

There appears to be an overheat issue already with the pixel 5a. Also have heard comments about the antenna in the 5a having less reception against Samsung in weak signal areas

[@TomasHledik]

Overheating occurs only in Japan and US. In the rest of the world there are no problems with Pixel 5a 5G.

[@earnistse4899]

Pixel 5a crushes a52. The a52 had oldddd 720g and 5a has the better 765g. Also 5a has better cameras. 5a only has 60hz but it's battery life is AMAZING . I'll take the 5a with stock android all day vs a52

[@WenMoana7682]

The 8g 256 version of the A52 has 750g and the A52S just coming out with a 778g and much bigger sensors than the 5A too

[@oseialfred5901]

Google camera goes toe to toe with iPhone Specs count less software is ultimate

[@WenMoana7682]

@@oseialfred5901 off course software optimization is also important but pixel's hardwares are still dated and pixel is not winning on every aspect

[@AnishAndrew_03]

Huge difference between Samsung and Pixel is, they can make 60 hz more better than other brand's 90 hz and can make 7 series chip feels like 8 series chip at just lower hardware. Samsung A52 literally just feels like Midrange, not so fast, smooth. Way faster updates than Samsung. A52 stands no chance. It's just slightly better display. Just slight. That's all.. As i said, 765G on pixel feels more better than 778G.

[@frankreynolds9930]

720 is 4g model which is cheap one, around $350. At 5a price, compare it with 778g, which is way better than 765. Stock android is only good if you are coming from shit ui like miui which makes phone slower after updates. Otherwise one ui is very feature packed, dont need to use ads filled third party apps to add more features.

[@josefranciscoramirez4438]

"Super amoled vs just oled" thank goodness you're a tech reviewer, those are just marketing names, both use the same technology, both are active matrix panels and both are plastic oleds, Super amoled is just the flashy name samsung gave to their phones

[@tscbravo]

Well, samoled have better battery efficiency and peak brightness then regular amoled, and regular oled have better battery efficiency then amoled but amoled shows more vivid colors

[@Steezicus]

You have no idea what you are talking about. Have you ever compared these phones side by side? The SAMOLED panels look MUCH better in person. It is one of the best reasons to go with Samsung as they retain the best panels for their phones.

[@Supersurfer12]

I am curious which has the better color accuracy

[@josefranciscoramirez4438]

@@Supersurfer12 me too, but no one seems to care at the moment

[@tscbravo]

@@Supersurfer12 amoled shows more vivid colors, oled shows more deeper blacks.

[@canarytea7094]

I had the pixel 3XL, even though I loved the UI, it died in less than 2.5 years. Not to mention the bad battery life and lagging issues towards the last year I had it. As much as I like the aesthetics of the phone, I just can't justify trying Google phones again. Samsung smart phones has lasted me 4 years before I decided to change it.

[@RogueHetero]

My 3a XL was an absolute champ for the 2 years I had it and it got better towards the end. Google has improved significantly

[@COMRADEAPG]

Help me ! I’m going to buy new phone do I get pixel 5a 5G or iPhone Se or a52 5G . I’m Asian country and I’m student

[@CharlieCoopero]

I have to say Google has really fixed battery issues with the pixel 5 - I finish the day with 50/60 percent left...

[@sean88]

I have Pixel 3XL since released. It still runs nice and well.

[@COMRADEAPG]

@@sean88 did you get updates since present 2021 aos 11 etc

[@yukritdangol5259]

love the videos!! great advices or elaburation of features

[@QuirkQuest123]

for audio and call quality , wich one of these do you recommend

[@oneashralph4076]

Usually I using my phone 3/4 years maximum before changing.Pixel is a very good choice because its simple,easy & guarantee update.I dont mine a processor as im not a gamer.

[@Ike32]

I like the minimalist concept but in the end, I need a phone with horsepower. I do a ton of mobile gaming.

[@mst4001]

Yea minimalist is great but not for everyone Ppl like me who only uses ph for social media, watch some Netflix on the go and listen music I rlly love 5a but because of military coup in our country even if i buy it with $449 it worths about $800 if converted to our currency

[@cocmaster4474]

@@mst4001 5a is a *"midranger"* not a budget phone if can get an a22 if all you do is social media and watch Netflix or any other *"budget"* phones

[@mst4001]

@@cocmaster4474 i just don't like ss and i want stock Android like os So, i can choose pixel, sony or iphone ( ios s also minimal one ) i m just tired of over skinned ui

[@TheBlock70]

@@cocmaster4474 matters what budget you have. There’s High budget, medium budget and low budget

[@allpraisegoddessmonika2887]

Which is why you're choosing the 5A, right? 💪

[@BFJP]

This is a head scratcher. I've used samsung since the S2 came out, and I've got a Note 8 now. Tired of the Samsung bloatware and ready for a change (that isn't iOS). But what is different between the pixel 4a and the 5a (really), a slightly faster processer and slightly larger battery? They really needed to at least hit the 90hz refresh rate to call this an upgrade. The cameras don't even stack up to the competition anymore..

[@franko1642]

In my country, The A52 is $325 more or less but I bought the A72 for $425. 6.7 AMOLED display, 5000 mha battery, better telephoto lens . Here, this one it's a better option, perhaps I would liked a better processor, maybe a 750G. As you said, you'll encounter a little lag with the animations but that's a software issue

[@millabasset1710]

I know the Pixel 6 Pro will better, but I'm interested in how better the mid range phones are getting.

[@silveribis55]

I've never used a pixel phone but only seen a few in the shops and checked out loads of reviews about them and I did like the smaller size and form factor, simplified idea. And I was doing all of this cos I'm the 'tech nerd' to pick out my partner's next handset. For a long time I was a Samsung galaxy user, I was the first person within my work and social group to use the note one! And I loved it and the pen was useful for a long time in that period. Then I used a note 3 whilst note 5 or 6 was just landing so always ran a bit behind..keeping costs low. Then briefly the note 4 before it's software just failed! So by then I was frustrated with Samsung's bloatware and skin and rising costs...flagships moving rapidly from being £300 then £500 mark and eventually blowing out to £1000 and over! I just stepped away and for about a year I used an honor phone, the cheap version of Huawei and was seriously impressed with those before America sorted that market out. But by then was spending so much time away from home needed a massive all day battery so ended up with my current Motorola g 9 plus. And it doesn't disappoint battery wise, but at sub 300 you find the corners cut on screen quality, camera quality. I'm no stranger to larger devices and they work well for being able to have bigger batteries and bigger screens for Google map navigation for hours on end, but those cut corners, getting ok photos and videos and just putting up with a lower quality screen, does start to bug a person! And checking up on all these great reviews are super helpful. And of course it's never just researching a new device for the partner to finally bring her out of her very aging but still working (sort of) note 3 cos it's really not secure, so for a while she was going to get the pixel 5A, but after a bit of a break, and checking up a few new phones, the newer Samsung a52 5g has now just become her new device. 200 to 300 more than what I've got for myself, it's a lot better all round and I think I could be persuaded to come back to Samsung's devices! At £450 here in UK, (not to mention the extra Purchase of a 25w fast charger for another £18 and £10 for screen and camera lens protection and a clear cover) bringing the total to nearly £500, it's actually got a lot going for it for that price in some ways. I doubt the much anticipated pixel 6 devices will be anything below even £700, more likely just under 1000, I don't believe that it would be worth it somehow, especially understanding how Googles cameras operate more software side to boost colour and looks and smooth out things instead of just putting a bigger aperture and stronger lens and achieving fastly better pics hardware wise. Just my thoughts anyway. But I have noticed it's been a very long time, years in fact, that reviewers and manufactures only cover processors, ram, nits and colour and types of screens, battery, cameras, weight and price points, but never do we now look at or even mention other instruments that phones have that lots of people actually would like to know. What about accelerometers, barometers, gyroscopics, global positioning units.... Some folk have purchased new Samsungs and discovered that they don't have a gyroscope unit in it or a barometer unit in it, and it's what they use their device for, and we always running bench mark geek tests, but never have anything to check, measure and then review how good a unit that's in it. Even like signal and arial types and strengths, they not bits of equipment that anyone ever thinks of or may be concerned about but for some out there they might have a very good reason they'd choose one over another! For instance Google pixel phones have been said to have very poor positioning with Google maps and it can't find itself lots of times, whereas I think Samsung continues to use GLONASS and other supports...and goodness knows how we measure these things! I mean isn't a mobile that can get GSM signal in some of the worst conditions, in some cases better or more important than the latest chipset? These components and features of a device have been so undervalued or not considered at all now in any reviews or marketing thoughts. Having a phone very water resistant is amazing and that's a feature we all appreciate, cos accidents happen. However, having signal is important to. So is a decent GPS unit, and if youre a person that works with digital ordnance mapping, units that support those would be a selling feature to. Thanks for your great review though...for me, the a52 5g somehow tops the Google phone a bit better. 😉

[@gabrielgutierrez6086]

Would you recommend buying the 5a to change mi 4XL because of battery and fingerprints (in my country we use masks everywhere at anytime)

[@jaycitytv4657]

I'd say wait for the 6

[@ezrapardede1921]

That's not an upgrade if you get the Pixel 5a, it's a downgrade everywhere but u get 5G, and back fingerprint sensor that's all, wait for the 6

[@cocmaster4474]

Nooo...

[@RP-kr2mg]

Nope. Get Samsung A52S 5G or Realme GT

[@jaycitytv4657]

@@RP-kr2mg definitely no

[@geetsahani]

Hello Mike, loved the wallpaper on the pixel 5a. Could you please share its link. Thank you ☺️

[@leluchi]

Nice video, thanks for your knowledge! After watching this I placed my order for the Pixel 5A!

[@doomy_doomy2225]

Only issue is the 52 is being axed I think. I know from a few insiders from work, Samsung reps, the 52 was hurting S21 sales so they are pulling them from some cellular carriers. Idk if that's true, but I could see it more for the chip shortage. I would assume they want more Samsung phones in people's hands for that AD revenue.

[@CardBreaker9]

I really doubt that. Their primary devices that bring in most of their global market share have always been midrange/budget devices. Cutting it out would lead to terrible losses.

[@manjusreearavath6053]

Hi, Mike What is that spectacle you used.What is it's name?I wish to buy one for me.That black cooling glass is so good

[@PrabhatXLR8]

Thats exactly I was looking for. Thanks for this helpful video

[@basbasov]

Thanks for a great comparison and pixel review

[@aamirsupariwala3565]

Hey Mike please tell us your stand of the new Samsung watch 4 line up do you think it's worth it. As your last video was about educating us n informing us to wait for the near wear OS to come. What do you think now. What is your stand

[@paoloconsoli9999]

I like a bit more the colors in the pixel photos. If you use google cam with Samsung can you have similar results about photography? (I mean less saturated and more natural colors.) I use an old iPhone se now but I am considering to switch on a middle-range android.

[@bipinaghimire2171]

Thanks for clearing my doubts

[@RyandeSilva]

good review!

[@shehan077]

Thank you for mentioning the differences between the 4G, 5G and S 5G of the A52 without explaining just what you have in your hand.

[@m_xx989]

Great video. You just got another follow👍

[@Leviathan_1.0]

I'm sure Samsung A52s 5g would be available in my country (Philippines) as to the Pixel 5a 5g, so it's a no brainer for me in terms of Price and Warranty purposes..

[@neilkmps]

Still thinking for my next phone for this Christmas. Aana dumating yung 5a and a52s

[@neilkmps]

We're not eve sure if the 5G of pixel will work for Globe and Smart

[@dokterdewe]

A52 Snap 720G available officially warrantied starts at around 320USD here in Indonesia... if Pixel 5a 5G available here officially... even if it cost more.. say 450USD... well... i take pixel 5a... easy peasy...

[@privacyhelp]

320USD? nope.. the most cheapest 8/128 version on market place is start around 330USD

[@RogueHetero]

As far as software is concerned. It has to be pixel right? Cleaner experience, exclusive features, faster updates, and no ads. For me that's what really set them apart. It definitely feels like a second class phone to have ads popping up in the UI.

[@ezrapardede1921]

I'd go for the pixel with the money, but software wise, it's preference, cleaner doesn't always mean better, and don't get to focus abt what Android version it have, bcs most android skins give some features 1 Android version earlier(example: Samsung get screen recording in One UI 2.0's Android 10, while stock Android gets it at 11)

[@RogueHetero]

@@ezrapardede1921 I 100% agree with you. Some people like all the animations band colors Samsung does. Nothing wrong with that. I was moreso speaking on my views/opinions. The one thing I'd say is objectively inferior and not a matter of opinion is the adds in the UI Samsung does.

[@microwavedfrog_]

I definitely like one ui, but the animations need work! Samsung already announced they are removing the ads in one of the future updates before one ui 4

[@senior_ranger]

I've never used a Samsung UI, but I very much like my Pixel. And...Geez, what kind of squats are you doing??? They look like Tour de France legs!!

[@victor_007]

recently samsung announced that, they are going to remove the adds from their all of the apps...

[@silan2335]

Do you actually still use a Canon Rebel for your videos? Or is the link in the description outdated?

[@MikeOBrienMedia]

Huh. I guess I haven't checked that in a while. Yeah I stopped using that camera a long time ago! (That one was limited to 1080p)

[@rodneymolidorjr.6095]

Do you think that Samsung is putting out an A52 with a Snapdragon 788 so they don't get one-upped by the Pixel 5a? Because otherwise, it seems like a lot of silly hassle just to go from the 750 to the 788.

[@erickmazariegos5778]

The Galaxy A52 is waaay better. This shouldn't even be a comparison.

[@ajitpalsingh4484]

Never buy samsung midrangers if it is above 25k, But samsung Flagship are best

[@ezrapardede1921]

Honestly, if you look at the price the Samsung is bad, just bad, any other brand with similar price is literally better than the A52, either it's better processor, which a lot look for , or better camera, the Poco F3 have a much faster Snapdragon processor (and yes a lot people need the much better processor for gaming) better processor also translate a better ISP, thus making it have a better video stabilization than the A52 The Nord 2 is cheaper and also have a much better chipset and a flagship level main cam, even the Pixel, which used to make an overpriced devices, makes a better value phone than the A52

[@ajitpalsingh4484]

@@ezrapardede1921 Poco F3 and Mi 11x, though both have good processors, but miui lags, and also A52 has aome flagships characteristics like IP rating, etc

[@ajitpalsingh4484]

@@ezrapardede1921 but poco and Mi can't win from 2-3 yrs old Flagships like of Apple and Samsung

[@ezrapardede1921]

@@ajitpalsingh4484 in which part is laggy, and u said the A52 have flagship characteristics, but the camera experience ruin that characteristics, that stabilization is suck bro, even if poco don't have OIS, it's overall stabilization is way ahead of the A52

[@1980ify]

Great Review Mike👌

[@Qwty163]

If you are experienced with android or you like massive phones and like to flex your phone: galaxy a52 is an amazing phone for the value. If you are switching from an iPhone or you are a minimalist: pixel 5a is a great phone to enter the android ecosystem.

[@erickmazariegos5778]

I think getting a Galaxy is a waaaay better option to enter the Galaxy/Android ecosystem

[@shafiqulislamshahin5752]

i dont know stock feels so niceee and samsung gets buggy after a few years for some reason ... i didnt use the flagship but i did use galaxy a50 bought a pixel 3a few days back and I really love it

[@Qwty163]

@@erickmazariegos5778 yeah, but first impressions are always important, you don't want to intimidate someone who is used to a simple phone by giving them such a feature heavy phone, so 5a is still best for newcomers, good value, INSANE camera for the price, fast, smooth, not many bugs etc

[@erickmazariegos5778]

@@Qwty163 good point. Google phones are basic

[@erickmazariegos5778]

@@shafiqulislamshahin5752 I have had my Galaxy S8 for more than 5 years and the experience is as good as the first day, not a single bug and everything runs smooth.

[@sagar_oza]

Your video is up to mark 💯👌🏼 Just smile a bit from next time ☺️

[@thakarparth419]

Great Quality Content love from India 🇮🇳 i hope pixel 5A launch in India as soon as possible A52 is always Out of stock in India

[@DevendraKumar-bq3zf]

India will never see pixel phone release in near future🤣🤣🤣

[@thakarparth419]

Sahi baat hai 2% audience ke liye kyu layegi India mei wo to davloped country US aur japan ke liye hai

[@vishwajeet6]

You can buy a52 from offline store

[@thakarparth419]

@@vishwajeet6 i am living in tier 2 city ofline store mei out of stock bata raha hai ke company ne ek hi baar stok bhaja tha us ke baad bhaja hi nahi

[@haalian4857]

Long time no see. Sir😍

[@khalifo86]

I guess there was something not right in min 6:35, it jumped from talking about the physical design to the middle of the camera comparison

[@hodophile_diaries]

Any difference between super amoled and oled?

[@happyeagle92]

Curious as well

[@soufyaanshumuddy6434]

Can someone plzz tell we're can I find the wallpaper in the 5a

[@jeevasundar3291]

Video super, brother which is best performance long time use tell me reply samsung or pixel

[@silverhusky7993]

Could you do another comparison with the Poco F3 included? The Poco brand is nowhere near as mainstream as those two, but you could get it for cheaper than these two for a snapdragon 870 chipset.

[@ujjwaluniyal5441]

Great content as always...Eagerly waiting for your review on galaxy watch 4 ( classic ) and galaxy buds 2...

[@jake1110]

Easy choice for me, 5a because Samsung neglected to add band 13 on the A52 which is necessary for Verizon coverage wise....yet the A51 had it. I used an international A51 on Verizon for a year and originally was going to upgrade to the A52 when it came out. Wound up with a Pixel 5a and love it!

[@jvillejoe21]

The A52 5g does have band 13. I'm using it on Verizon, and with LTE discovery it shows b13. I will say if you're going off of the specs on Samsungs website it doesn't show it. It also says it has a 720g snapdragon chip when it has a 750g. Seems like it's going off of the regular a52 specs. Not sure why. I didn't see band 71 or 41 for TMobile either, but when I put a TMO sim in they both worked and showed in LTE discovery as well.

[@timvlogtv512]

Wouldn't going for the older Samsung flagship be better than those? Like for example the S9(+), S10(+)?

[@arunr.s597]

I am from India , die hard fan of google pixel series. But the reality is still I am using Redmi note 5 pro. anyway my support for NEW PIXEL 5A. (Note : Only 4A will work on India)✌😊

[@ruanhinrichsen6355]

Im wondering about the posts and videos about the overheating on the 5a wich is a shame cause it looks and sounds real good

[@roybest8403]

I got my A52 5g 3 month ago no overheating and i work it hard.

[@JosSerr-mw9fc]

Im sure that will be fixed with an update asap + thats happening with 4k60 recording after a long time, even real cameras overheat at 4k60 so no need to freak out

[@ruanhinrichsen6355]

@@JosSerr-mw9fc who is Freakong out lol 😆 😂 Go watch Marks tech's camera comparrison video that looked rather quickly not a long time

[@JosSerr-mw9fc]

@@ruanhinrichsen6355 the internet is, and go watch J William's channel he shoots full vids with the devices he's reviewing with it, and like i said, lots of expensive mirror less cameras do the same thing 🤷

[@ulquiorracifer3441]

Great comparison

[@ophineous]

Thanks for the video ☺️☺️

[@JayFiCPA]

Yo are you related to Nate O'Brien by any chance? You guys look similar and speak in a similar manner lol

[@mayaford6122]

Yes, they are brothers.

[@Rightoffrost]

Hands down, I’d choose Google!

[@3mar00ss6]

60hz display?

[@AnishAndrew_03]

Way smoother than so called "90 hz" for spec sheet. U can't find no difference from Pixel 5 90 hz to Samsung S21 ultra 120 hz A52 90 hz literally a JOKE compared to Pixel 5 90 hz

[@3mar00ss6]

@@AnishAndrew_03 IDK you sound like a tech-illiterate m8 (ಡ‿ಡ)

[@kfx3907]

@@AnishAndrew_03 Umm... Nope

[@erickmazariegos5778]

@@AnishAndrew_03 what? 😂

[@sameerpatel9365]

Enjoyed the comparison. ❤ from India 🇮🇳.

[@anthonyschutz7201]

Still got my pixel 4a. Great phone. I'm hoping I don't have to switch until at least after the a55 and pixel 7a are out. Hopefully that'll be a hard choice because that means they're both great.

[@nephy_9]

i dropped my 4a in a toilet and the screen no longer works so im forced to make this decision

[@VPB1970]

I'm pretty sure that Samsung just announced that they will stop with advertising on native apps. In other news...I have owned a pixel 5 (which my wife also owns ) but I missed the apps from the Samsung One Ui (something i would never say when I owned my Nexus years ago), mainly the mail app, the bixby routines etc. I have to say that Samsung has come a long way from the bad old days and now has a very efficient and useful Ui on top of Android, enough to make me need it! Congrats to Samsung software developers. The pixel (although amazing) just lacks some features that come with oneUi and also feels too plastic (not an issue a couple of times ago) and does not compare in fell to a metal (not "plastic deepen") phone. So although I like the pixel, I hope the 6 will definitely eliminate those minor issues, mainly those regarding the feel of the device. Having said that I now say " there is definitely something other than stock android ".

[@ihavenoideahelp5239]

Its a better phone in all aspects except display and also at a cheaper price. They build might feel cheap but wears better over a long period of time. I dont think anybody actually uses samsung's own apps a lot as google's is better. For example, g mail is better than samsungs mail app. Every major tech ytber and friends of mine have said the pixel is better in terms of software interface. Personal preference for some but i doubt the majority cares

[@sburton015]

How does the Galaxy A52 compare to the S21 ultra?

[@t5jerry]

INTERESTING review, but you have made the classic mistake made by LOTS of reviewers.........when showing phones side by side, please make sure ALL icons are identical AND in the same location on each phone, yes, i know this is a pain for you, BUT for us viewers, and let`s face it, your doing the video`s for us, it makes life far easier to judge the screens brightness clarity etc. thanks

[@PocketDrummer]

12:50 - It's not a little bit of a drawback, it's a downright deal breaker. I will never use a phone that forces ads on my device unless it's something I knowingly installed with ads. If it's a primary feature of the device and it can't be removed, I'll buy a different phone.

[@lilianwhite3449]

Are u kidding me? Samsung is a piece of shit and here is why: 1. Bad optimization. System lags every time. Even if it has 90hz display the processor is not efficient enough to animate the interface. And downside of this is that you can see lags on samsung more often. 2. Video Stabilization on samsung sucks. 3. It is more expensive and doesn't offer you more than pixel. Don't waste your money and go by pixel or one plus 9R

[@rolfathan]

The Samsung image stabilization looks waaaaay worse to me. Also, screen recording is built into the pixel.

[@gasun1274]

currently using the a52s 5g, enjoyed it a lot but actually regretted not getting the pixel 5a instead which is only a tad bit more expensive here where i'm from. overall one major deal breaker with the samsung is the bad build quality. the plastic frame squeaks and it's not uncommon to see this complaint. mine squeaks when pressure is applied on the left side. where i live however, volte and vowifi is supported on the pixel by only one carrier that i just find not the most dependable.

[@CreepyWilly]

I pondered that question for a long time, but having color fidelity on taking the picture, and be able to edit it afterwards is much easier than having an oversaturated cheated picture from the a52. Also another thing to note, samsung galaxies have worst in market networking conectivity and SP conectivitity. If you don't strand too far from your wifi or cities you will be fine. If you work inside plants, do trekking or want to use 5G from a distance further than 4 feet from your modem you should avoid anything samsung. a52 is the teen appeaser, the 5a is the worker/professional choice.

[@almac808]

Stuffing ads into a device like this is a deal-breaker for me. If I'm using something for free, I expect ads, if I've paid for it already, I don't.

[@NehemYah810]

I feel like the A52 is a much more "fun" phone but its hard to beat the pixels camera and software support at literally any price point.

[@andrijaandjelkovic5751]

A52 models get 3 years android update and 4 year security updade so it has also good software suport 👍😊

[@Zk2169]

Mike when will you review the Samsung galaxy watch active 4

[@georgegogo2643]

Samsung is way better.. With more ui features, 3 years of software updates, better screen and stereo speakers, more powerful chips with the a52s 5g and a52 5g, I mean fir most people the samsung is a better phone.. Plus we have Shazam for identifying songs 💁

[@empiirik]

A nice comprehensive video. Both phones are cool. Pixel 5A form factor is more appealing. Also, I like its coating and fingerprint reader on the back. I like Samsung A52 90Hz screen refreshing rate. But why the hell did Samsung put that metal ring over the front camera? Ruined it pretty much. Pixel does better pictures but Samsung's voice recording is better and clearer on the video though.

[@Route-cy6cx]

Too bad pixels don't retail in Malaysia. Importing even the Pixel 5 costs as much as the s21 😭.

[@kunaalharidas9983]

Its only going to be more difficult to get the 5a here looking at how it will only be sold in the us and japan.

[@anasabduljabar7431]

One local seller already open preorder. Price is rm2399

[@COMRADEAPG]

Help me ! I’m going to buy new phone do I get pixel 5a 5G or iPhone Se or a52 5G . I’m Asian country and I’m student

[@akularahul6534]

Go with either of Samsung a52s or pixel avoid iphone se