Samsung Galaxy A series 2021: The full range explained
Samsung has unveiled a trio of new A-series phones for 2021. These include the A52, A52 5G, and A72.
While these devices all sport a similar overall design and a 64-megapixel rear camera, they differ in many other ways.
We've taken a deep dive into all three devices below, and spent a few days with the
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
, so check out our hands-on and video for a more in-depth review of this phone.
Samsung Galaxy A52
The entry-level A52 model drops 5G and won't be sold in the UK It has a 6.5-inch 1080p 90Hz AMOLED display with a small cutout for the 32-megapixel front camera.
Inside you'll find an octa-core chipset and 4, 6, or 8 GB of RAM. 4 GB of RAM seems a bit weak for a
android phone
these days; however, it should be fine for the basics.
It comes with a 4500mAh battery with 25W charging and the phone body is
IP67
rated. In terms of camera setup, you're looking at a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS and plenty of AI optimization modes in the camera app. The other three cameras consist of 12-megapixel ultra-wide, 5-megapixel depth and 5-megapixel macro.
See below for some additional details:
189g
75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
128GB or 256GB storage options
A 3.0 user interface
MicroSD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for €349. Pricing in the US has yet to be revealed and this model will not be available in the UK.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G seems to be the true flagship of this latest line of A-series phones. It has the fastest screen and 5G support, which should help it compete with the
best mid-range phones
on the market.
The 6.5-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display is a standout feature - and, in our short time with the device, we've found it to be one of the best displays available at this price point.
Other features include a 4,500mAh battery, Dolby Atmos speakers, and a 64MP main camera with OIS and a bunch of AI boost modes.
The other three cameras consist of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide, a 5-megapixel depth, and a 5-megapixel macro. There's also a 32-megapixel selfie shooter on the front and a Snapdragon chipset. 750G inside.
You'll be able to get the phone in 6 and 8GB versions, with those models coming with 128GB and 256GB of storage respectively. There's also expandable storage via MicroSD - something you won't find on the
Samsung Galaxy S21
series.
See below for some additional details:
189g
75.1 x 159.9 x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
A user interface 3
Micro SD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for £399. US pricing has yet to be revealed.
Samsung Galaxy A72
The bigger and more expensive member of the new A-series phones omits a few of the premium touches of the A52 5G, but it still includes a bigger screen and battery.
Here you have a 6.7-inch panel with 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p/FHD+ resolution. There's also a big 5000mAh battery. As a result, it's the heaviest device of the group with 203 g.
Another advantage of the A72 is that it's the only one in the range to include a 3x optical zoom compatible lens. megapixels.
There is no 5G support available with the A72.
See below for some additional details:
77.4 x 165 x 8.4mm x 8.4mm
Four colors: black, blue, white and purple
800 nits of brightness
A user interface 3
MicroSD up to 1TB
15W charger in the box
The device will be available for £449 / €449. US pricing has yet to be revealed.