It’s big, it’s beefy and it handles the distance and then some.

Samsung’s newest member of this years A Series, the Galaxy A52 5G.

Coming in at 6.5 inch Super AMOLED that can run at a mobile gaming friendly 120Hz refresh rate.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is also 5G ready, as per it’s namesake.

Having received a handset for review the sheer size and the screen that really does pop out at you was enough to question why this was slated to be a mid-range device.

It is however not all screen like it’s S Series counterparts. There is a bezel. Thin at the edges but a bit chunky at the top and bottom.

Powering the Galaxy A52 5G is a not too shabby Snapdragon 750G, designed for 5G data optimization and of course being able to crunch the numbers whilst keeping battery life optimal.

Battery… this is something I’ll cover off in a bit.

The Galaxy A52 5G has an impressive rear camera array.

Housed in a similar fashion to Samsung’s current flagships; S21 and Note20, the A52 5G boasts a maximum of four lenses.

A 64 MP wide main camera which is joined with a 12 MP ultrawide, 5 MP macro and the 5 MP depth lens. I for one am extremely pleased to see Samsung adding a macro lens, and not just a low one either that we see in OPPO’s flagships, the A52 5G macro has three times the MP count.

For those breath-taking selfies you’re going to get snaps at HDR quality with the 32 MP single lens.

The A52 5G is also capable of recording at 4K with either the front or rear camera. Making this a cost effective mobile and streaming one-stop device for content creators.

Storage is decent too for a mid-range. Internal has 128GB storage capacity (although almost 10Gb of that is taken up by Samsung’s OS laid over the top of Android 11). The model we tried out had 8GB RAM, however there are 6GB RAM variants and 256GB storage model too.

At 8GB Samsung have kept the Galaxy A52 5G fairly standard for a mid-range. And a bonus that I always like to see included is the microSD storage expansion, which the A52 5G has.

Samsung know that we smartphone users out there do not always remember to charge our phones. Also that we are not fond of having to charge up every few hours either.

So they have added in a 4500 mAh battery which even now is the same capacity and life span that we get in some of the more expensive top shelfers.

Being that the Galaxy A52 5G has the grunt I was able to play PUBG on 5G mobile data for around 2 hours flawlessly with as little as less than 1/3 of the battery depleted from a full charge.

Streaming Netflix, Shudder and YouTube media also garnered around the same battery consumption.

Bearing in mind the ideal use of this smartphone for content creation, it is likely to keep creators and gamers going and going for well over a full day. Maybe more.

Myself, a heavy smartdevice user I was able to squeeze two full days (approx 36 hours) from one full charge of normal use with an hour of Fortnite in there and alot of Spotify streaming.

The Galaxy A52 5G is built to last the distance and it does.

While it may not be the A Series’ top model, it sure gets close and for most users and most scenarios it has the goods without the hefty price tag.

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Samsung has now unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72, making powerful innovation accessible to everyone.

The latest Samsung Galaxy A series devices let you communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera, immerse yourself in a clear viewing experience with a smooth scrolling display, and enjoy greater peace of mind with innovative Galaxy foundation features including water resistance and a long-lasting battery. Galaxy A series will also expand your mobile experience by providing access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy Tab.

“Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That’s why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratise Galaxy innovations for everyone,” said Dr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovation, services and features at an accessible price.”

Samsung has set the bar high for camera quality, and the Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 are no different. By making exciting camera innovations available for the new Galaxy A series, you can enjoy more fun and versatile photos and videos.

Shoot vivid and crisp photos and videos with ease thanks to a versatile quad camera with 64MP high-resolution. Instantly turn your favourite moments from 4K videos into 8MP high-resolution images with 4K Video Snap.

Whether filming the latest dance trend or capturing a new skateboard trick, OIS (optical image stabilisation) ensures pictures and videos come out sharp and steady. No need to miss an important moment anymore because of low lighting. Night mode uses multi-frame processing to combine 12 images into one, resulting in a bright and crisp image even in the dark.

Add style and unique flair to content using AR Emoji and My Filter. Additionally, you can now apply AR Lenses from Snapchat with Fun Mode when snapping content from the native camera app.

Samsung enhances experiences and style with a vivid display and sophisticated design to fit and reflect your life.

Enjoy your favourite show on the Samsung’s beloved Super AMOLED display. Now with 120Hz refresh rates on the Galaxy A52 5G, and 90Hz on the Galaxy A52 and A72, the scrolling experience is even smoother. Keep watching and scrolling social media posts even when outside thanks to an increased 800nits luminance.

The display is also ‘Eye Care’ certified, and automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature based on smartphone usage patterns to help reduce eye fatigue with ‘Eye Comfort Shield.

The new Galaxy A series features a refreshed design that is simple yet purposeful with a soft-edge design and minimal camera housing.

The new Galaxy A series experience is enhanced by the seamless connections and new opportunities offered through the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem.

SmartThings connects to and controls numerous compatible devices in a smart home environment right from the Galaxy A series – including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs. Additionally, SmartThings Find can locate your paired devices with intuitive and detailed directions.

Whether participating in a joint workout at home or catching up on the latest podcast with friends, connect and listen to music together. Music Share can sync with a friend’s compatible device to share music without speaker pairing. Also, pair phones with two sets of Galaxy Buds devices and listen together with Buds Together.

Quick Share lets you easily send pictures and videos to nearby compatible Galaxy devices so you can get quick approval before posting a group selfie. With Private Share, you can change your mind whom to share with, or revoke the photos and videos even after sharing.

The new Galaxy A series comes with the Galaxy essentials that all Galaxy users deserve to have.

Get out adventuring as the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 are water and dust resistant with an IP67 rating. Help protect the things that matter with built-in Samsung Knox – Samsung’s defence-grade security system that helps safeguard personal information and data in real-time.

Capture, create, and consume without slowing down with a large battery capacity that lasts two days with A52’s 4,500mAh and A72’s 5,000mAh battery capacity.

Life moves quickly, and phones should keep up. With power, hyper-fast speeds and strong performance, the Galaxy A52 5G The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 are equipped with the Galaxy essentials including stereo speakers and external memory up to 1TB. 

Up-level the stereo speakers and turn on Dolby Atmos for a three-dimensional surround-sound effect that gives realistic and lively audio when gaming or watching movies. Also, the redesigned One UI 3 helps enable intuitive experiences and consistent interactions by increasing speed, reducing distractions and highlighting important information.

Samsung regularly evaluates products, packaging and operations to discover new ways to improve our efforts to promote sustainability. The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 uses pulp mould and paper to minimise unused space and material use for the packaging.

Samsung always strives to provide the Galaxy users with up to date mobile OS, and this has been expanded to the A series. The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 will support software upgrades for three generations, and regular security updates for a minimum of four years.

The new Galaxy A Series will be launching in New Zealand in early May and be available in Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White.

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