Samsung has been busy with the release of the One UI 6.0 beta program for the Galaxy S23 series. However, they have also been releasing monthly security patches for their other devices. The latest August 2023 security patches is now available for two Samsung mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A04s and Galaxy A52s. This update does not include any new features or additions to the One UI, but it is an important security patch. 

Samsung Galaxy A04s, Galaxy A52s receives August security patch update

Samsung has released the August 2023 security patch for the Galaxy A04s in several countries, including the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Ecuador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, and Panama.

Users in these regions can download the update by going to Settings> Software update> Download and Install. The August firmware version for the Galaxy A04s update is A047MUBS4CWG1.

The Galaxy A52s has also received the August 2023 security patch in Austria, Nordic countries, Luxembourg, Switzerland, South-East Europe, and Hungary. The firmware version for the A52s update is A528BXXS4EWGB.

These updates do not include the highly anticipated One UI 6.0 update. But both the Galaxy A04s and A52s are eligible for the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update, which is expected to be released at a later date, possibly next year.

Samsung releases monthly security patches for all of its devices, from budget to flagship. These patches may not be as exciting as new features, but they are essential for protecting your device from malware and other threats. So it’s important to keep your device up to date with the latest security patches.

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It is very rare to find a waterproof phone in the budget segment. The most advanced IP certifications are often reserved for the most expensive flagships due to the high costs necessary in order to make a phone waterproof. But there are a few affordable phones with these certifications that you can buy in the current market, at least if you live in certain regions. Among these, there is the new OPPO Reno 7A, announced a bunch of hours ago. Another device with a water resistant design is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G sold in the global market: this device reached very interesting street prices and a lot of people are choosing it not only because of its water resistance but also because of its specifications. This is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno 7A and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.

OPPO Reno 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Design

Starting with the design and the build quality, the OPPO Reno 7A is the clear winner in this duo. First of all, it is thinner, lighter, and even more compact than the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. Its design is more beautiful, with more suggestive color variants and a punch-hole display with a hole placed in the upper left corner. Further, it has better water resistance: thanks to the IP68 certification, it is waterproof and you can put it underwater up to 1.5 meters deep for a max time of 30 minutes. Instead, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes with the inferior IP67 certification allowing you to put the phone underwater just 1 meter deep and for a max time of 30 minutes. So if you are looking for the best phone in terms of water resistance, you should go for the OPPO Reno 7A.

Display

Both these phones are equipped with AMOLED displays, but the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is slightly better. They come with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader, but the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz instead of just 90 Hz. The A52s also comes with stereo speakers instead of the mono speaker found on its rival. However, you should consider one important thing: the Samsung mid-ranger has a virtual proximity sensor, while the OPPO Reno 7A has a physical sensor. This is an important thing because a lot of people experienced issues or poor performance with virtual proximity sensors during these last years, so you should take it into consideration before making your choice, at least in my opinion.

Specs & Software

If your goal is to get the most advanced hardware department, then you should opt for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. First of all, it comes with a better processor: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage that can be furtherly expanded with a micro SD slot. The OPPO Reno 7A has an inferior Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset built at 6 nm with a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. Further, the memory configuration is inferior: it only comes in a single variant with just 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. Even though the OPPO Reno 7A debuted in 2022 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is from 2021, both these phones run Android 11.

Camera

The best camera phone in this comparison is the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and it can be considered a very good camera phone. It has a quad camera setup composed of a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and a pair of 5 MP sensors for macros and depth calculation. The front camera is a great 32 MP snapper that can record 4K videos at 30 fps: note that even several flagships are not able to record 4K videos with the front camera. The OPPO Reno 7A has a disappointing 48 MP main sensor paired with a pair of 2 MP cameras for macros and depth, it lacks an ultrawide camera, and its front camera is an inferior 16 MP snapper. There is no way for it to compete with the Samsung mid-ranger.

Battery

The OPPO Reno 7A and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G come with the same battery capacity: 4500 mAh. Given that they both feature AMOLED displays and they come with similar chipsets in terms of energy consumption, the battery life should not differ so much. But the charging speeds are different: the A52s 5G charges quicker thanks to 25W fast charging.

Price

The OPPO Reno 7A is priced at €320/$336 and it is only available in Japan, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G can be found for less than €280/$294 globally (prices vary depending on the market). The Samsung mid-ranger wins the comparison, but note that the Reno 7A has better water resistance.

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OPPO Reno 7A vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno 7A

PROS

• Superior IP certification
• Thinner and lighter
• More compact

CONS

• Inferior chipset
• Inferior cameras

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

PROS

• Better street prices
• Superior camera
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Inferior IP certification

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In recent times, Samsung has become quite generous when it comes to pushing Android 12 updates for its mid-range and budget phones. The Samsung Galaxy A5X devices have always been lucky for receiving major Android updates. Last time, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G units in South Korea received the Android 12 based One UI 4.0 update, and now, the update has reached the Indian and European markets.

The new One UI 4.0 update based on the Android 12 OS has the firmware version — A528BXXU1BUL7. It has a size of 2.2GB and includes January 1 2022 security patch.

It brings new features like resizable picture-in-picture, quick access to pop-up window options, enhanced edge panels, improved search for the file manager and messages app.

If you are a Galaxy A52s 5G owner, you should’ve received the update notification. If not, then head over to the settings page and look for the software updates tab. Check for the update and install it.

Samsung Galaxy A52s Specifications 

The Samsung Galaxy A52s was launched in September 2021. It comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC and has up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

It is equipped with a quad-camera system at the rear with a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and two 5MP sensors. It has a 32MP selfie shooter. The device packs a 4,500mAh battery and has a 25W fast charging support. The phone was initially launched with One UI 3 based on Android 11 OS out of the box.

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Rumors of the Samsung Galaxy A53 coming to markets in February 2022 have been afloat for a while. And now, the Korean tech giant has reportedly slashed the prices of Galaxy A52s by a considerable amount in India.

According to a report by 91mobiles, retail sources have informed that the Samsung Galaxy A52s prices in India have been slashed in offline stores. The Galaxy A52s has reportedly received a price cut of Rs. 5000 ($62) across both its variants. Meaning the 6GB+128GB variant which previously was priced at Rs. 35,999 ($484) can now be availed for Rs. 30,999 ($417) at a brick-and-mortar retail store. Similarly, the 8GB+128GB variant which came for Rs. 37,499 ($504) can now be bought for just Rs. 32,499 (437).

Interestingly, the price cut appears to have been made just for offline stores as Amazon India still has the products listed at the original prices.

Samsung Galaxy A52s Specifications 

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a punch-hole panel with slim bezels and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The screen also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The device has a Quadruple camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and two 5MP sensors.

The smartphone also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance rating. It boots on OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

So if you are not interested in the upcoming Galaxy A53 smartphone (check full specifications) which is rumored to launch next month, this might be a perfect opportunity for you to save some money on a Samsung mid-ranger.

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Today, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in Singapore as a successor to the Galaxy A52 5G smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G comes with the same design as the predecessor but has a few upgrades like a bigger battery and a new chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G costs S$548 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and S$648 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. It comes in multiple colors like Awesome White, Awesome Black, Awesome Violet, and Awesome Mint.

Samsung Galaxy A52s Specifications 

The smartphone comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It is a punch-hole panel with slim bezels and a 120Hz screen refresh rate. The screen also doubles up as an in-display fingerprint scanner for security.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB of onboard storage. It packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The device has a Quadruple camera system with a 64MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and two 5MP sensors.

The smartphone has NFC support and bags IP67 water and dust resistance rating. It boots on OneUI 3.1 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Samsung is introducing the virtual RAM capability to its devices and this has commenced with the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone released recently. The virtual RAM approach to enhancing the capability of Android devices is a growing trend begun by some Chinese pacesetters.

The update of the Galaxy A52s 5G RAM resources is powered by the new program called RAM Plus which enables users of the device in certain regions including India, to automatically install a software update that will thereafter create an additional 4GB of RAM capability using the device’s internal storage. The approach is not new per se, as the pagefiles method had existed before now. The RAM Plus is thus a rehash of the memory paging feature in Android and other devices.

The version of the software is A528BXXU1AUH9 and is applicable for the Galaxy A52s 5G in India. The download is 250MB and is speculated that this upgrade will improve the camera and overall device stability, as well as provide additional resources to install more apps on the device. Users in India and other regions where the RAM upgrade is available should go to the Settings menu on their A52s 5G smartphone and choose Software Update to download and install the new RAM upgrade software. It is also possible to manually download the firmware and install it on your device.

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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy A52s in Germany. This comes just a week after the premium mid-range device was announced in the UK precisely on August 17. The German launch signals the device’s availability in Europe with the prices in tow.

The Galaxy A52s carries a starting price of €449 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The higher version having 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will retail for €509. For comparison, the A52s starts at £409 in the UK.

As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device uses a punch-hole camera design housing a 32MP selfie camera.

The A52s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 8GB RAM on some models. The device comes with 128GB and 256GB storage options.

On the camera aspect, the Galaxy A52s 5G features a quad-camera setup comprising a 64MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera, a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera, and a 5MP f2.4 depth sensor. The phone also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance. It uses an in-display fingerprint scanner and is powered by a 4500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

The premium smartphone is already listed on Samsung Germany’s online store. It will be available to European customers in all four colors – Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Violet, and Awesome White.

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A few days ago, the Realme GT Master Edition was officially announced for the global market, including Europe. Next month, the OPPO Reno6 5G will hit the global European market as well. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G, an upgrade of the Galaxy A52 5G, made its debut a few days ago as well. These three devices share a lot of things in common: they come with similar specifications and they are sold in the same price range. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison to highlight the differences.

OPPO Reno6 vs Realme GT Master Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A52s

Design

While the OPPO Reno6 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G come with traditional designs including a plastic body, the Realme GT Master Edition has unique aesthetics thanks to leather back designed by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. That is the reason why, if you want the most interesting design, you should go for the Realme GT Master Edition. On the other hand, OPPO Reno6 has a thinner and lighter body, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the only one to offer water and dust resistance with the IP67 certification.

Display

All of these phones are equipped with a Super AMOLED panel sporting a Full HD+ resolution. The Realme GT Master Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G have a higher refresh rate with a max of 120 Hz, while OPPO Reno6 5G stops at 90 Hz. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G has a slightly wider panel with a diagonal of 6.5 inches (instead of 6.43 inches) and it comes with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection by Corning. All the phones come with an in-display fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

These devices are powered by upper-midrange hardware departments. The Snapdragon 778G mobile platform found on the Realme GT Master Edition and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a bit more powerful than the Mediatek Dimensity 900 found on the OPPO Reno6. But the OPPO Reno6 is the only one to offer up to 12 GB of RAM, so consider it in case you need a long-lasting phone for your productivity. OPPO Reno6 5G and Realme GT Master Edition have similar user interfaces based on Android 11 (Realme UI is based on ColorOS), while Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is totally different due to the One UI.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the most advanced camera phone of this comparison. Its 64 MP main camera is the only one to support OIS. Further, the secondary ultrawide camera is better than OPPO Reno6 and Realme GT Master Edition with its 12 MP resolution. You also get a better 5 MP macro camera and an additional 5 MP depth sensor.

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A52s should provide a longer battery life because it sports a bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300 mAh), but OPPO Reno6 and Realme GT Master Edition support faster charging (65W vs 25W).

Price

Overall, Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a more interesting phone, but its price tag is higher and it will be surely higher once it hits the global market. The Realme GT Master Edition has the best value for money since it is priced at less than €400/$470, while OPPO Reno6 5G will begin at €500/$587. Note that these are just the European prices: the listing prices vary depending on the market.

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OPPO Reno6 vs Realme GT Master Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A52s: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno 6 5G

PROS

• 65W fast charging
• Thin and lightweight
• Compact
• Up to 12 GB RAM

CONS

• Lower refresh rate

Realme GT Master Edition

PROS

• Unique design
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• 65W fast charging
• 3.5 mm jack

CONS

• Max 8 GB of RAM

Samsung Galaxy A52s

PROS

• Water resistant
• Best camera
• Bigger battery
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Price

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Earlier this month, a tipster hinted that Samsung was planning to upgrade the Galaxy A52 with the launch of a new model which will likely be known as Galaxy A52s 5G. The model number was also revealed to be SM-A528B. Now, a new Samsung Galaxy model bearing the same model number Samsung SM-A528B has appeared on GeekBench database.

The GeekBench listing shows that the device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor which is the same chipset utilised by the upcoming Galaxy M52. The benchmark test shows that the Snapdragon 778G has a superior performance over the Snapdragon 750G used on the well-received Galaxy A52 5G.

The device recorded a score of 771 on the singlecore test while the multicore test score is 2788,  just a little lower than the performance of the Exynos 2100 onboard the flagship Galaxy S21 series.

Further, the GeekBench listing shows that the Galaxy A52s will have up to 8GB RAM. There will likely be other RAM sizes just like the Galaxy A52 features a 6GB RAM version. The device will also run on Android 11 out-of-the-box but will likely get upgraded to Android 12 next year.

The Galaxy A52s is also rumoured to come in three colour options: black, white, and light green but there could be more. There is no word yet on the launch date though, but we expect the launch to happen later in the year.

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