Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Review: ONE MAJOR PROBLEM! Maybe TWO! 😯

This is my quick in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy A52S 5G. It's a solid phone but if you look closer, there are some areas which definitely need improvement.
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0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Price
1:03 - The Competition
1:50 - Design and Built
3:03 - Display
4:00 - Performance & Gaming
4:42 - RAM and Storage
5:21 - Camera Test
5:51 - Camera Samples
6:30 - Haptics
7:24 - Speakers
7:49 - Battery
8:21 - Charging Speed
8:35 - Conclusion
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[@drive_MD]

I think part of the premium you are paying for this mid-range device is the 3 year guarantee of OS/ software updates and 4 year guarantee of security updates. That is why i think this is more expensive than other mid rangers aside from other features such as the IP rating and 120hz refresh rate. No other mid ranger can guarantee such updates.

[@jefftyt]

Not entirely correct - xiaomi also promised the same 3 year OS and 4 year security updates to 11T and 11T pro, and 11T is much cheaper than A52S. And the previous version A52 which i bought for 320 USD also has the same 3+4 years upgrade, compared to this 455 USD A52s.

[@N_Mendes]

Perdi a confiança no Xiaomi. Não adianta ter um bom hardware, se o software (SO) não é otimizado e com bug's. Não sei se Xiaomi vai dar suporte de e anos de Android. Muito raro uma marca chinesa fazer isso.

[@N_Mendes]

Em alguns países da Europa, nos preços de hoje o Galaxy A52s 5G custa 398€ e Mi 11i (snapdragon) custa 499€ Mi 11T (mediatek 1200) custa 550€

[@robertocurrlos7470]

Also ois, also good speakers, also headphone jack, also not a very big phone, any more...? Its a great phone just depends what you need a phone to do...it will cater for some and not others. It caters for me really perfectly. I'm always on the run with deliveries and the ip rating and speakers and battery are well suited for me and I always use case...

[@N_Mendes]

@@robertocurrlos7470 I want a52s but the stabilization of the front camera should be better on the recording video.

[@JoshCoronel]

Hmm - headphone jack - ip rating - better camera - better track record with updates - expandable storage Might be the best package for me.

[@angycucumber4319]

It's bad because it can only stay submerged in water for up to 30 minutes

[@JoshCoronel]

@@angycucumber4319 yep. i wouldn't use the phone underwater anyway. so...

[@freshscentedbabywipes5797]

yahhh

[@rhamb2126]

@@freshscentedbabywipes5797 hi😅

[@ikbalikbal3308]

if only supports faster charging and thinner body, this phone could be perfect for me. 😁

[@Kolvert]

The slower the charge the longer the lifetime the battery will have. Opening up an IP67 device to change the battery right after the guarantee expires because of battery degradation is a great way to lose that water protection. 100min is slow? charge it at night, runing out of battery in the middle of the day? charge it while not in use. Doesn't really seem an actual problem to me.

[@stephendevore3902]

Don't forget to turn on the airplane mode when charging. This reduces the charging time because less of the phone is running. I have been doing this for years. It's a simple cheat for smartphones. GOOD VIDEO 😎

[@woodstream6137]

Nice tip. I have to replace an S7 by end of year on boost mobile. Not sure what Samsung did but the phone turns off at 20% battery. Tough shopping for new - I wouldn't mind a better phone on a payment plan but boost is only $37mo. Seems like the contract plans are adding a bunch of streaming I don't want too.

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

💯 true. The slower the better coz it protects battery from heating and degradation.

[@nabilsamir4171]

I totally agree with on charing speed . On long term it detonated battery life

[@stephanclean5713]

fast charging on lithium batteries isnt actually that harmful according to some tech ytbers ive watched...

[@alfredoalejandro87]

My wife has just bought this phone. She had a S21 but it broke down on her. She didn't want to spend too much but did want something similar. This phone ticks all the boxes for her. All she wanted was a decent camera, bluetooth, nice screen for her movies and a decent battery. She even prefers it over the S21.

[@koudacyen]

Thats saying something considering the difference in chip set

[@srobeck77]

Why didn’t u have the S21 repaired under warranty? (Also, Best Buy geek squad honors Samsung warranty for repair)

[@MrLeSa95]

She wanted bluetooth?? Lmao Literally every single phone released in last 15 years has bluetooth

[@nabajyotidey5150]

@@MrLeSa95 by that he means bkuetoogh version 5.O

[@ThiagoAlvesFan]

Got an A52 5G before this phone was released, and the phone's really doing well. I think the reason this phone is priced that way is because of the software support you're getting. I've never owned a Xiaomi phone which I kept on stock MIUI. I always had my Xiaomis running on Pixel Experience because of how crappy the stock UI is. Yes, this might be more expensive compared to the competition, but you're getting software support from a company that has a good track record. There is some Samsung bloat, but you can uninstall most of them. Other than the bloatware, the experience is one of the best. As for gaming, I play Mobile Legends as well. For the first few months, my phone didn't have the Ultra settings, but now, it's available on my settings. Might be bacause the game hasn't been optimized for the newer processor? Also, the long time it takes to charge doesn't really bother me since my phone never gets below 40% throughout the day. I only charge my phone during bedtime, and I don't mind leaving it plugged in. Battery life is amazing on this device, and that's me using it at work to play games, make calls, emails, watch videos online, etc. It's the perfect phone for someone who doesn't wanna bother with installing a custom ROM to have a better UI on Xiaomis. SD card slot, water resistance, 3 years OS updates, 4 years security, 120hz refresh rate, above average camera, headphone jack, long battery life. For me, the price is justified.

[@klausheinz5066]

Well, I love MIUI more than stock android because MIUI is more polished, animations are smooth, have tons of useful features and bug free. May be you are using entry level xiaomi phones like redmi 8A or 9A. Try using a Xiaomi flagship or even a midrange phone and you'll change your opinion really fast.

[@domino5711]

@@klausheinz5066 MIUI bug free 🤣🤣🤣 nice joke

[@gurangnagamer8194]

@@klausheinz5066 do they have an ip rating on their $400 phones?

[@Bezbi13]

Well said sir. 👏

[@OnlineNjemacki]

How many work hours screen on do you get from your phone?

[@mordmartin]

A52s has IP67 rating, better camera setup, microSD expandable storage, headphone jack, larger battery capacity and not to mention, a Super AMOLED 120Hz screen that is also bigger than the Realme GTM. It deserves the higher price. Also, Mediatek processors are cheaper but not as optimized, bad reputation of overheating etc. hence why the pricing is as such.

[@astraboi_gramn3192]

Mediatek processors are getting better and idk about overheating. That was old mediatek and the current ones don't overheat.

[@Sa-shinka]

There's no raw option in the camera !

[@nabajyotidey5150]

@@astraboi_gramn3192 mediatek still sucks on long term usage....

[@logiknotlogic6586]

@@Sa-shinka I’m pretty sure no phone records in raw. Go buy a cinema camera instead

[@Sa-shinka]

@@logiknotlogic6586 I did lol

[@FelixKusuma]

What makes Samsung Galaxy A52S 5G more expensive if compared to competitors is because of the IP67 Water and Dust Proof that you didn't even mentioned in this video, all of the competitors you mentioned doesn't have the IP67 rating, So far IP67 ratings are only found on the flagship phones. This phone can take photos and video underwater which you didn't try despite of it's waterproof capabilities which is the competitor don't have I know there's a bunch of more affordable 5G phones nowadays, but the A52S is segmented for certain people who needs simplicity like big brand name, easy to find service centre, One UI experience, waterproof and dustproof and a decent camera So in the end back to what you need and usually do with your phones in daily life

[@bandaemmanuel1]

you have said exactly what I thought. the man has a clear agenda against Samsung a52s. This phone is a very good phone for a mid ranger.

[@sulaman4280]

@@bandaemmanuel1 the best in its class it even has a better regular man wide camera that is 64 megapixels for a good 2 to 3x digital zoom to make up for not having a telephoto lens if Samsung does good with their a series and their fe versions of flagships they will go back to the number 1 spot again they have 3 years of android os updates and 2 years extra of security updates that no android competitors have

[@sup7067]

The cameras are 🔥 in A52s, it throws away any xioami phone at this price

[@umaimasiddiqui7376]

Can you tell me if this is a good Snapdragon variant? I have Honor 8c which was 1st Snapdragon android phone its fine till 3 years but i eant to upgrade mainly because Video and camera stability, i want to walk or run and capture / video capture ehile running as well and my phone can't give me such stability while doing so. For this reason I was thinking to go for 13 pro max as I cant convince myself on s22 ultra and s21 ultra Snapdragon version is not available on their official website

[@FelixKusuma]

@@umaimasiddiqui7376 Snapdragon 778G is a good mid-range chipset, BUT if you want good video stabilitation and have the budget then by all means iPhone 13 Pro Max is no doubt the best for video. As for this phone, it's decent BUT can't compare it with flagship phones like S series

[@asociatiaademed7417]

Long-time experience counts. Most - if not all - reviews are limited to one day, maybe one week testing, or even to comparing the technical specifications. For me, the capacity of a device to deliver consistent experience over years of use does counts even more than performance. Therefore, for me a solid Snapdragon values more than a cutting edge Exynos, which is new- hence not tested in real life. Long battery life is also a major point I look to. No matter how good a device is, it turns into a brick when the battery can not be replaced. Connections are also important - so the 3.5 jack is a big plus - I can plug in extra speakers.

[@nico3064]

Headphone jack and expandable storage .... already best package 😂

[@weilk7420]

Also camera OIS vs EIS on competitors

[@roahnosh]

Cope more

[@roahnosh]

@Nick Cruz You can't patch crappy hardware

[@noelnagy7100]

@@roahnosh what do you mean under crappy?

[@roahnosh]

@@noelnagy7100 I mean A52s has crap hardware for it's price and it has been discussed in the video. Even $200 phones have better hardware than A52s.

[@akocdut]

I had the phone for weeks now and it may not compete with the other units but it gets the job done, camera is good, with a 25W charger it charges quickly and playing games is nice. I have a 8/256 variant. And oh yeah, its iP67.

[@c4rl3rik]

Can you recommend a good 25W charger for the A52S?

[@manasyt]

Audio from headphone jack is good?

[@imammukmin6344]

@@manasyt ofcourse it is

[@jayveeaborido8960]

It's the guaranteed 3yr support for android os and 4yrs on security support that's y it's a bit pricy, but it is definitely worth if you are planning to keep it in that time period plus those cheaper phones have a hardware that deteriorate so fast they may lose their perf in just a year

[@jamesk4460]

Its hard to find a decent phone with amoled, 3.5mm jack and micro sd slot ,that probably the selling point ,because other choice is just the expensive Xperia

[@GaaGaaGaaGaaGaaGaa2]

This is exactly what's pulling me to the A52s. I just can't justify spending so much on the Xperia 5 iii.

[@abhijitrc1]

exactly.. the 3.5mm headphone jack was the USP

[@pianoforme122]

This does not have 2 slim slots

[@runek100]

It is better xperia and it is even cheaper than nord 2 rn.

[@rosalindlee8806]

What is the function of the 3.5mm jack ?

[@99Venom]

I would choose One UI anyday over MIUI or any other android skin. The reason why the A52s is that expensive is because of the clean UI, software updates, customer support which gives 3 years of software updates and 4 years of security patches.

[@don_6996]

Back Panel = wouldn't matter to those who prefers a Casing (like me). IP Rating = A52s 5G has a better rating compared to all the competitors. UI = One UI is by far the BEST for an Android Phone. Updates = much reliable than any other competitors. Bloatware / Ads = almost 0. So, that's why Samseng is much more expensive & it all depends on what the User prefers because am the type that doesn't change my phone every year or 2 so will be considering iPhone 12 or Samseng A52s.

[@LimReviews]

Good points Don! Love your angle on this. Always good to hear from other users. Cheers buddy!

[@don_6996]

@@LimReviews Would love it if u can do a proper comparison among the Competitors & then many will have a better in-depth understanding, "Samseng A52s 5G vs Realme Master vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5g NE vs Xiaomi 11T". 😎

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

UI is a subjective matter. Also, there are ads in the pre-installed apps (for now).

[@shinydavidhowell]

As someone who's considering the A52s as an upgrade from my A70: I'm aware I'm getting a worse SoC for the money than I would from, say, a Realme. But I know I'm getting multiple years of support and won't be threatened by the American government yeeting Chinese phones for geopolitical reasons - or indeed my British one, who would totally do such a thing. I picked an A70 in 2019 for that reason, having previously picked Honor and OnePlus for bang-for-buck, and I'm sticking with Samsung again. It's this or the S20 FE 5G, and I might be leaning to this because I can pass it on to my husband after a two-year carrier deal and still know it has multiple years of support left.

[@iantanggol5822]

xiaomi has lots of software bugs and not as good as samsung camera so yeah, a52s still one of best mid range phone

[@Djenkov]

Coping soothe the mind, doesn't it?

[@terryalfred2243]

"I don't want to sound like a hater." oh the irony. silky smooth screen, good battery, solid camera, headphone jack, IP rating, Knox security, OS and security updates. All at a budget price. need I say more? If people don't want to, or can't break the bank for a new device. they don't need to with this device.

[@spartant]

I had bad experience on Xiaomi device especially in MiUI and other security problem, so moving into SS then got an A52s today with a flash sale off deal as cheap as 11T/11T pro

[@Babsharker]

Also good points security and update patches three years and no sign of lagging or glitches.

[@meetkapoor7747]

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[@grahams8758]

Thanks. I feel that you give a very objective criticism of the phone. However, some of us are looking for a solid long term item and I don't think you covered the quality of the build and I think this is very important for the person who is sensitive to cost. These are the people who will be purchasing the mid range phones

[@PTYC933]

Yes I’ve been interested in the a52 even with the sd750, I can forgive it is more expensive, if samsung can deliver on their updates and security. Also considering, 11 5g ne, don’t like nord 2 photos.

[@hermanstokbrood]

Sure there are better value for money phones. No discussion. But what Samsung offers here is a very nice allround package. In my country it sells like crazy. I believe you didn't talk about the 4 years of updates which will be a major selling point for a lot of people.

[@shinydavidhowell]

It's definitely part of the equation for me, especially as I can pass my phone on to my husband when I replace it knowing it will still have security updates for some time and won't be affected if the US or any other government picks on Chinese phones again like they did with Huawei already. Can you get more for less with a Realme? Absolutely, at least in terms of SoC power. But if you want that reassurance on multiple years of support, it's Samsung or Apple - and the price competitor from Apple is already 18 months old (so it's already burned some of that update support) and has a far worse screen.

[@woodstream6137]

I'm replacing my S7 with another samsung because of the updates. I'm hoping it doesn't have the bloatware and nagging my current phone has, plus the last year or so it turn off when the battery gets near 20%.

[@99Venom]

@@woodstream6137S7 is really old, you wouldn't have such problems with any new phone

[@EllisKaiLab]

@@woodstream6137 my S7 edge lasted about 4 years and now I use Note20 Ultra. I believe there will always be a Samsung and Windows version of android apps in any Samsung phones. There was no lagging in my S7 edge but it doesn't switch on anymore. Maybe because I used to smack it on walls at the latter years out of frustration from my network carrier signal strength. Yes my bad. I wanna replace it anyway because it's stuck on nougat. And I bought a sim from another network too. I want to buy A52s for my mom.

[@woodstream6137]

@@EllisKaiLab mine is from 2017 too. I don't use phones much and have to lock them in a pouch at work, but when I do, I want them to function well. Texting, GPS while driving, web searches and comparison shopping are my primary use.

[@carlod803]

Thinking of upgrading my Mi A3 sometime this Nov-Dec and so far the short lists are: OnePlus Nord2, Realme GT Master, Samsung A52s 5G, and I'm waiting for the local price of Mi 11 Lite NE and the Xiaomi 11T. I'm leaning heavily with Samsung since they have a guaranteed SW update for at least 3 years, really wanted the OnePlus but they are just slowly turning to Oppo and probably with Realme as well, plus I'm not really sure with Xiaomi's selective SW updates on their models too.

[@lukas6839]

I've got a Mi a3 as well, still going strong. Probably going to wait till Xiaomi drops Security software support next year, to upgrade

[@TechNomadUK1]

Hiya. May I ask if you use any third-party launcher with your Galaxy A52s and what would you recommend? Have you had any camera updates on the phone?

[@ordevski]

Great review! How would you compare the main camera to the one in the Nova 9?

[@ittipatinprom2194]

Just bought it yesterday and found this video at work. Can't wait to hear one of the major problem. So far so good. It's smooth and much faster than the A52 LTE that I used to have before.

[@iga4184]

I've used Poco F3 for 10 months. Excellent performance, great design and everyone knows how awesome AMOLED is on 120 Hz, overall a premium experience. But, today if I had the choice, I'd buy A52s 5G over Poco F3 anyday. MIUI seems incomplete, and boring compared to the software experience of One UI which is consistent with updates and long software support. Samsung software UI's have proper ecosystem compared to Chinese competitors.

[@KatRollo]

Agreed. Hardware is only as good as its software. I would get the Poco F3 for gaming/emulation purposes only personally. But for all-rounder, it's going to be A52s 5G.

[@fak1tGaming]

Would you say overall the Nord 2 is a better phone ? thank you appreciated

[@bgtcsjm]

I'm really leaning to buying Mi 11 lite 5G ne. But I have issues with previous Xiaomi flagship like the Mi5s after almost 2 years using it. On the other hand, we have a mid range Xiaomi from 2017 thats still running fine. So, I'm not sure if Xiaomi's quality has gotten better on the newer models.

[@GLK1996]

Pls do a comparison between A52s 5g, one plus nord 2, realme GT master and xiaomi 11 lite 5g ne. Much appreciated

[@Asatria55555]

Yes please

[@darion227]

Thanks for the honest review, man! Really refreshing to see these kinds of takes. Will still probably get the A52s and your video really helped me know what I'm getting into.

[@richardmwambanga2423]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bandaemmanuel1]

the sarcasm in your comment in legendary hahahahah

[@andreigb4476]

Hy Lim What phones cam you recomand me between One plus Nord 2,Realme GT Neo 2, Xiaomi 11 T, Motorola Edge 20 pro?

[@KatRollo]

There is a new category slowly inching its way with SoC's becoming more flexible - the "mid-high" range category. With IP67 and 3 years OS support which other budget brands skimp on, of course you get cheaper prices. When picking devices, it's not just ALL about specs. You should also consider long-term support.

[@screaminugly3296]

Just took out my new 24 month EE contract and chose one of these. The only reason I chose it is because I have about 10 sets of plug in earphones and a similar amount of USB type C chargers lying around the house already so it saves buying additional products. I didn't want to use Bluetooth earbuds because earphones always fall out of my ears and then I have to pick them up whereas wired earbuds are always attached so you don't have to keep bending over to pick them up again. Plus this things reasonably waterproof and I'm a fisherman. My old phone is a galaxy a70 and it's great. I dont play games, I just watch KZbin, use Google, phone and text people, use various apps for banking and shopping etc. and occasionally take a photograph. I have no idea what any of the tech jargon means nor do I care. I dropped and cracked the screen on my old A70 phone the first week I had it and it still works fine. In fact I'm still using it instead of my new A52s 5g which remains in its box set up with all my apps etc until the A70 eventually dies. Then I'll have a brand new phone all set up and ready to go the moment I put my sim card in it. I have no idea why people get so caught up with tech and throw so much money at it. Seriously....how good can a phone get? How good does a picture need to be? It's all just nonsense that we're fed by the tech companies to keep us engaged. I remember the days when the first blackberry came out and it was all over the news. I remember tech companies telling us phones with a bevelled edge were better than flat screens. I also remember the days before social media and people actually had real friends and a life.... Signed Fred Flintstone Yabba dabba doooooooo

[@musaumarfaruk7479]

Plain truth 👏👏👏

[@mikep9519]

I wanted to buy a Xiaomi fone, however coming from Redmi Note 9 Pro, which I had a very bad experience from the brand that is having ghost touch after I bought it after 2 months although not very often. I sold that device to my older brother and got this device today-A52s 5g 256/8g. I havent fully tested it, turning on the 120hz refresh rate drains the battery fast so I opted to turn it off. Overall initial impression are quite good, my last Samsung device was the Note 10 Lite.

[@roahnosh]

Cope

[@noprob7820]

Thanks for the review... really detailed. Just to check with you if this phone has FM radio antenna? thanks

[@TheRealJellyBomb]

it needs headphones plugged in for the fm antenna

[@mehrnoor7224]

Well I think with Super Amoled display + 120 herd's, front 32 megapixel and 64 megapixel rear Camera, clean ui, Audio jack and specially IP 67 along with "Samsung" brand name made it more powerful device and one can really forget it's high price, plastic back with touch sampling rate...

[@vladimirkapkov4998]

For an adult, in my opinion, a good device. Compared to 1+ in the same price range, in many respects it is even better. And glass or plastic, and a vibration motor are not so important

[@chris7012]

Love that you include a haptics section in your reviews!!!

[@LimReviews]

I always do! It's part of the entire user experience and I can't live with poor haptics 😅

[@vinayakmagar8098]

@@LimReviews I got the 8GB variant at 400$ (30000 INR) in India...

[@vladimirgolosin4699]

Thanks for pointing out the negatives. Videos like this one are important because they prevent dissapointment when you actually get the phone!

[@bryannathaniel4923]

This is very true. Many reviewers are afraid to point out the negatives, probably afraid they won’t get a review unit in the future lol

[@bryannathaniel4923]

@@barryinglaterra I see, fair point, looking at the youtuber's side of things. We consumers just wish for more youtubers that isn't afraid to mention the truth, that is all. Because in the end for the video to be helpful to the consumers is by mentioning the pros and cons of each tech piece in-depth

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@barryinglaterra I'm a Poco F3 owner but I do see this A52s is a welcome addition to the smartphone world. The A52s is a great allrounder with no major flaws. Most people will add a case which makes the plastic back as good as any. Most people will not care about the haptic feedback. And most people will charge overnight. A strong point is that this phone will be updated for 4 years and people will choose the Samsung brand over Realme or Xiaomi. Lim could have done better in his conclusion.

[@nabilsamir4171]

Very nice review but yu haven't mentioned that the a52s have Ip 67 rating for dust and water resistance

[@williamkelly5689]

Yes

[@lukatore123]

And OIS on camera. And 3 years of software update...

[@bandaemmanuel1]

yes he conveniently left that part hahahah

[@hanjikun4097]

yeah he just mentioned the downside of the phone and complain its price..😅

[@andydhm9838]

I had my s21 stolen and I decided to get this device and honestly don't really know why I went expensive with my s21, this runs my emulators dependable great screen good cameras and a headphone jack all good don't really miss my s21, another thing in favor for this device over those others which I did think about us the water resistance and update promises from a company I feel I can trust more, all in all good phone overall can't really fault it. I also like the plastic it's different from glass and seems more durable.

[@ilhan5515]

is the camera good compared to your s21?

[@AhmadThabet-qw1kc]

The plastic back is much more convenient than the glass back, which shatters easily. The plastic does not break easily and you can always use a protective rubber and shock proof case.

[@BC19572]

Every phone that i owned over the last 25 years have all had a protective case. I can't imagine carrying a phone everywhere without one.

[@roahnosh]

There are multiple reports of the plastic back expanding leaving a gap between the frame. It also creeks.

[@rameshbabub5243]

Congrats on reaching 100k subs bro 🤙

[@UjangBoyor]

Im starting to hates mi phone due to lots of ads inside the system app like video player, music player, file explorer, even the UI itself. Things that you are probably use A LOT. I have found all the settings that shows ads but for some reason, they still exist. I've been feel like my privacy is compromised so i hope getting another phone from samsung is the answer i needed. I installed VLC replacing the default video player, but the video playback seems un-optimized. I installed AIMP but the audio effect isn't working. I ibstalled other launcher to get better UI setup, it seems slower than i expected. Trying to get out from their sneaky ads but i got what i deserved instead.

[@Matthewalways]

I am actually considering getting this A52s because it is the only Samsung phone at the mid range below 2k. As I am jumping into the Samsung eco system. I have a tab S7 FE, a galaxy fit, ear buds. So in order to fully utilized the features that's why I am not considering the other better mid range phone available.

[@LimReviews]

Wow you got the full set. Now all you need is also that awesome Samsung Galaxy Watch which I myself am eyeing 🤣🤣

[@erickaspiras9941]

Good quick review but I have to differ. I think this is a better buy than GT Master or even the Mi 11 lite 5g NE. It is a solid experience and many average consumers don't care about haptics or glass back. It has a solid camera front and back. Storage is big and ram is more than enough. We always compare to Chinese phones. Yes. Because China phone have one thing in mind. To put others out of business that's why they can lower their costs via government subsidies etc. Anyway, in the end the choice is yours. Good video. I personally think screen refresh is trash. I don't use it. IMHO.

[@mohammedabrarahmed3299]

When you are comparing the build quality of the phone with MI or Realme, you should also see the UI which is very important factor in liking a phone and for overall experience. A snapdragon 870 in a buggy software or cartoonish looking UI will not be good at all.

[@robertpukec]

I have Samsung A50 for two and half years, my thought is to switch to newer phone, so I am considering A52s 5G, that do you think about it?

[@jillianalden8040]

The A52s g5 is a great ph. Why would you worry about the back cover. Most put a cover on it anyway..I'd drop the pH continuously with out one. I'd recommend this pH to everyone.

[@gregm.6945]

Poor haptic feedback ? I don't care, as I switch it off. Plastic back ? again don't care - if it were glass, you'd run the risk of breaking it if you drop your phone, or attempting to remove it to replace the battery a few years down the track. Another reason I'm keen on this phone is the after market parts available for Samsungs (eg batteries) vs Realme or other cheaper Chinese brands. Plus I know Samsung regularly put out updates for their phones, I don't know how that compares with Realme, Xiaomi or again, other cheap Chinese brands. It is also IP67 rated. Oh, and the A52S is AU$100 cheaper RRP than the A52 5G was.

[@maurodasantos]

Hi! What you recommend Redmi Note 11 Pro Plus 5G or Galaxy A52s 5G ? The price almost the same, 350€.

[@Ozworldz]

I need an upgrade as my S7 now has problems. My provider is offering this phone for $15/mth special offer except with 128g. My priority is the camera and the cheapest price so despite all the negatives you've presented, my two needs are met. Seems like a good option for me.

[@lantern054]

Sir how is the haptics in A52s compared to Nord 2? Please reply 🙏🏽😉

[@shyhrk]

I have this phone, and the back cover is flimsy and cheap feeling. Though it doesnt matter too much for me as I always use a case. I chose this because 11T Pro/11 Lite 5G isn’t releasing in my country, plus, Realme GT Master…I don’t believe in their update policy. Hell even Xiaomi’s not that great. A52s is super expensive, but I’ll take it knowing it’ll be updated longer (Planning to not change phone atleast 4 years). The MicroSD slot and earphone 3.5mm jack is a huge bonus too. So I have no regret. (Especially when my Mi Max 2 is almost totally broke after 4 years of service. RIP. I have not much time to choose new phone, so I decided a52s would be the best for now).

[@LimReviews]

Good feedback there bro! Thanks for sharing with us why you decided to go with the A52s. Definitely agree that every user out there has their own reasons for their purchase.

[@shyhrk]

@@LimReviews Yep, no phone fits all. I bought it because my Mi Max 2 broke down and I need a new one for work. Ah! Also, waterproofing is definitely a huge plus. Needing not to worry near water is the best ;)

[@johanesgo8096]

And I'm thinking of buying this phone ... maybe more expensive than the competition but it's the most rounded, micro sd.3.5 headphone jack, stereo speakers, amoled screen, and better and more stable upgrades..and that optical image stabilization

[@shyhrk]

@@johanesgo8096 OiS on video is bad imho, but helps photos when night/dark extremely well. 4K30 on main camera, Ultrawide, and selfie. I’m satisfied with the camera. audio via 3.5mm is super great too, way better than my old Mi Max 2.

[@LimReviews]

@@shyhrk Omg Mi Max 2 that phone is legendary!

[@nieltan1104]

Does the rest of the mid-range phone come with an IP rating? Can l use it peacefully under heavy rain? Did you miss out on the important point?

[@gratefulbutterfly13]

Your video was very helpful, I definitely needed some feedback and you provided what was necessary for my personal interests in this particular phone. so thank you for taking time out of your day to share information that some of us are just too lazy to do ourselves, so thank😊

[@coconut9440]

You forgot to mention this has IP67 dust/water resistant

[@robertocurrlos7470]

Great video...it wasn't harsh...it was pointing out the truth...its a brilliant phone and caters for me really well for what I need it to do...

[@alvinlee5165]

Hi, thanks for the amazing honest user experience on Samsung A52s 5G. If you are given a choice to buy Samsung A52s 5G and Oppo Reno 6 5G, which one will you go for and why? I'm stuck between these two devices. Thank you.

[@adriangabrielpoblete4900]

Hi, Just wanted to check if you already bought one? I'm also stuck between these two devices. But probably I will go to Samsung Galaxy A52s.

[@karthik8244]

A52 is probably the better option cause of the longer software and security updates

[@aligarba9843]

I like your videos but you got it wrong here. You seems biased. Why compared Samsung one UI with mi UI or whatever. Remember you also have 4 yrs of security updates

[@MGTOW89]

well, in my country the Galaxy A52s 5g 6gb ram version costs around 290 US dollars, which I think is a good reasonable price.

[@thunder6676]

Same here.

[@jonasezekiel3829]

It depends on which country you're from, Samsung offer a better value proposition than OPPO and Xiaomi because if their phones breaks no one will fix them in South Africa , you won't even find a case or screen protector for them. As for software updates never comes in Africa from those brands thus that make the A52s a king of midrange in my country because it offers all those things

[@garethcollocott6310]

True

[@igncx_]

great review and i appreciate you pointing out what you didnt like about it! question though, can i use my 30w realme charger on this phone? is it safe and would the phone charge in 25w? thanks!

[@williamkelly5689]

It will explode and kill you

[@shanederat1376]

I am glad with plastic backs, they don't break immediately when falling.😄

[@richardmwambanga2423]

Very honest review and right now, I feel it surely does suit my taste, of course not 100%; I dislike hepatic feedback when typing, or doing anything else for that matter so 👍 Prefer charging overnight so the 15W is just fine. Great actually for battery longevity I don't know why you didn't mention the IP67 rating... it's splendid! Of course, I'll taste it myself 😬 The processor and 120Hz are what I really need, forget the shell. looks can be deceiving As for price... I know for sure time will prove it's worth Dislikes: I prefer the Motorola stock android feel. Cleaner and less garbage to uninstall or disable. Unfortunately, that's the trade-off. Been using the 'more affordable' competition for long now. Time has always proved them cheap. For me, it's high time I went mainstream. Still getting the a52s 5G, it's not so far out of my reach. Certainly worth the stretch

[@klausheinz5066]

Charging over night is never good for battery longevity. This phone will be fully charged in 1.5 hours. So, if you sleep 6 hours, you will be over-charging the battery for 4.5 hours every night. At this rate, phone will need battery replacement after 1 year.

[@richardmwambanga2423]

@@klausheinz5066 thanks for the insight, never thought of it like that. 1.5 hours it is then. So I guess morning hours as I prepare to leave for work should suffice.

[@abdurrahman7900]

@@klausheinz5066 fortunately these days we have smart charging even if the chrging is on the power supply will be automatically cut off when the battery is fully charged

[@harshsaxena05]

I am using it, and loving this, best decision of mine to opt this. It's totally a quality product, other may come with higher specs on paper but it's more sterdy , durable and stable software.

[@harshsaxena05]

@R yupp

[@bigmik3566]

Hi. What are the super amoled or amoled screens on the other phones you mentioned compared to Samsung's super amoled?

[@davidb4192]

Is that 100 minutes to charge with the 15w or 25 w charger? Thanks.

[@abmeight08]

Price has always been the main downside of Samsung. I really like One UI tho.

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

Yep, Samsung is overpriced as always.

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@craigpodsprojames2500 Sure the price could have been a bit less. But don't forget this phone will be the perfect allrounder with 4 years of updates for many people. It's hard to beat. Even by my Poco F3 which I love.

[@klausheinz5066]

@@hermanstokbrood Samsung promise only 3 years of update. Also note that it's battery won't last 4 years, will only last 2 years max.

[@hermanstokbrood]

@@klausheinz5066 no 4 years of security updates which still is an update. Let's not speculate about the Battery. It all depends on the user.

[@benthebossjackson4388]

The A52s Vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Lite 11 - Wins off glass back and slight design A52s - Wins off a better refresh rate.. and just better AMOLED panel.. A52s - slightly wins off better PPI A52s - wins off more core - Lite wins off better chip set A52s - wins off slightly better GPU A52s - wins off better camera Lite - wins off better bluetooth A52s - wins off bigger battery Lite - better speaker Lite - wins off value. A52s wins off the more reliable phone.

[@MrKingatp]

True !! OneUI makes experience smoother and faster than MIUI

[@Steph-vh6fx]

Thank you for this review. Very insightful.

[@rocambolerocambole3726]

which one do you recommend for the camera s52s or realme 9 pro plus,they are at the same price now 300 dolars

[@username_earth]

Expensive means more secure os update than these chinese phones that more focusing on just hardwares.

[@troycambo]

it goes in stages.all manufacturers sucked at updates at the start. Chinese phones take care of hardware first then will focus on updates. like how dji drones used to be seen as best hardware with poor customer service. as they progressed service became a strength. can't expect a newcomer to come on the scene and be best at everything. Samsung has been in the space for years and years before xiaomi etc even existed.

[@yue5742]

Yeah it’s more expensive than it’s competitors but with the higher price you also get Samsung services like Knox and Samsung Pay etc which alternative is not available on other brands at least here in Malaysia anyways And personally I feel that OneUI is much more polished than MiUI

[@zahrasajan-a52s]

Thanks. Which would you say is better A52 or A52s. For multomedia which has better display and speakers.

[@shaxrahman]

A52s is better

[@grafschmidt9309]

I felt ok with all of things you considered downside, because I jumped straight after 7 yrs using Galaxy S5 (with similar pricepoint 7 years ago) with leaked battery that only last 5 hrs in standby mode before automatically turned off.. and l just accept no IR blaster or heart-rate monitor like S5

[@shahbazahmad593]

Changing my s8. Feeling you RN😂

[@agngwantv]

The only reason I'm holding on to Samsung is Knox.

[@meetkapoor7747]

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[@c4rl3rik]

Solid software and user experience compensates for its price. When you go cheaper with Xiaomi or Poco you'll run across many bugs even from a new device so you get what you paid for.

[@adamtajhassam9188]

People dont buy the bugs that comes w learning a new OS. Just heard these will be addressed. a Snapier phone is much nicer then dried blood.

[@hojo173]

If I imported this phone would it work in the USA? I'm looking for a upper mid range phone with a cell phone jack. The USA is switching to 5G and I'll no longer be able to use my Samsung S6ege 64gb. To me the A52S looks much more appealing than the A52.

[@madisp3344]

I have a deal for 270€ brand new so i think it would be a good buy right?

[@yaadal]

Head phone jack SD card slot One UI Samsung Knox This phone is my next phone for sure.

[@meetkapoor7747]

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[@mohdirwansophan78]

OIS and IP Rating. These two features other phones in this price range are lacking.

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

I totally agree with the first, the second isn’t essential in my opinion.

[@karloivanne]

Actually the A52s has OIS and among all the devices compared to this one, only this has a IP67 rating.

[@craigpodsprojames2500]

@@karloivanne OIS is very useful, and I hope to see manufacturers implement it, but an IP67 rating isn't that important.

[@podster12]

Sure, other midrange phones can be morethan the "value-per-dollar" with specs and all but, what do you get from them after you buy tge device? Do they provide the same updates, support and security tweaks that samsung has been proven to provide? This is why I am still so skeptical with the other brands aside from samsung.

[@aftabali7543]

Please compare cameras b/w A52s, Xiaomi 11t and Xiaomi 11 lite ne...

[@snake4124]

xiaomi and realme make this phone feel expensive, samsung did nothing wrong

[@Xenstein]

When labor is not so much paid is kind of easy to have specs over the competition

[@klausheinz5066]

@@Xenstein What are you talking about? Apple, Samsung and Sony produces most of their smartphones in China.

[@Xenstein]

@@klausheinz5066 you=re right but there are some checkings and standards in the middle. Also the software is made and verified by those who mentioned, not by unknown sources or untrusted ones

[@Xenstein]

@@klausheinz5066 I think Snapdragon is not in china made, the amoled display also not...

[@bryannathaniel4923]

Amazing review lim, keep it up!

[@meetkapoor7747]

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[@carlosc.m.9735]

Nice but too expensive. In Portugal the 8/256 gb version costs around 499 euros. For the same price we can get Oneplus Nord 2 (8gb/256 gb) or paying 370 euros a Realme GT Master Edition (8gb/256 gb). Samsung is always too expensive...

[@tukbol1]

I love the plastic back, it means it won't shutter when I drop it.. because if it is glass, then glass is glass and glass breaks!

[@Mtsung3]

The camera array is actually pretty impressive for the price. I think most of the value proposition might be in photo/video capture

[@badmojjo]

I like my displays like I like women: natural, not saturated.

[@M-A_Creations]

I purchased it over mi 11 lite and realme gt master Edition because the main reasons are one-UI4, secure folder and Knox, IP67, 3 yr android update+5 yr security update, if you are the fan of one-UI there is no option in the mid-range segment... yes I got some discount on amazon flash sale but it is still pricy than competitor

[@isabelle6619]

Do you encounter the problem on the phone that there's something inside jiggling. In the upper microphone of the phone. Hope you can help me identify what it is

[@jojimam488]

The camera is kinda nice, I like how the phone doesn't overheat. Can't wait to see the comparison videos.

[@LimReviews]

Hey Joji! Samsung did well by putting in a SD778 which is one of the best mid-range chipsets today.

[@josenino7140]

@@LimReviews if only they used the same chipset for the A72 ,

[@muhammadnajib8479]

Do you think if the processor was Snapdragon 870, this phone would've been more worth the money? Personally I would prefer the 870 over any midrange processor because the 870 is an ex-flagship processor.

[@michaeldelmundo4259]

Im relieve..thank you for your review.. Im a big fan of samsung..but this time i pass... what can you recommend xiaomi11 is this o.k..thank you again and more power God bless..

[@najdincatic3645]

This phone with 6gb ram or 11 lite NE with 8gb ram for the same price in my operater. Wich to buy?

[@ninjagamers7142]

Bro pls , I #beg , make a DETAILED video on ............GAME MODE IN #MI (VOICE CHANGER) AND ITS CAMERA FEATURES (LIKE CLONE MODE , TIME FREEZE ,AUDIO ZOOM) and SOME OTHER EXCELLENT FEATURES LIKE #VIDEOTOOLBAR and #VIDEOEDITOR .....etc...............plsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss Pls make the video using #MIphone like MI11X

[@ninjagamers7142]

PLS PLS PLS ANSWER.........................MR. LIM

[@ruchikaverma6158]

YES WE WOULD LOVE A VIDEO ON THIS TOPIC💗💗

[@priyanshubharti5680]

Most of the problems you pointed are no problems at all, -120 Hz samsung Amoled -IP 67 -OIS with a solid camera setup -Good processor -One UI with no or very little bugs than mi or realme and most of the trash apps can be unistalled unlike Xiaomi -3 years of OS update -4 years of security update -and Samsung's after sales services are better than any other brand "that's why a perfect device for me"

[@lbpclbg-josesantiago3209]

He his a Xiaomi fanboy that's why ..

[@YMK55]

For a brand new device, this comparison is relevant. But, can you tell how long these XIAOMI, Realme, Oppo, Viva etc go? What about DURABILITY and RELIABILITY of the Samsung Product. How many people you see have devices other than Apple or Samsung and using those for long time?

[@TimeWithSomi]

Combine with Samsung offers and card offers and 20K advantage program, one can save 40 to 75$