Galaxy A52 5G vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2021

Galaxy A52 5G

81/ 100

Launch MSRP$499 USD

OnePlus

OnePlus Nord N30 SE

80/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy A52 5G BETTER THAN OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

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Galaxy A52 5GWinner 🏆

OnePlus Nord N30 SE

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy A52	OnePlus Nord	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W	Standard	25W
Main Camera Sensor	64 MP	50 MP	64 MP
Screen Display Size	6.5"	6.72"	6.72"
Chassis Weight	189g	N/A	189g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy A52 5G:

✓810g lighter chassis (189g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9500 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $9999)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy OnePlus Nord N30 SE:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+500 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.72" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy A52 5G	OnePlus Nord N30 SE
1. Display & Screen🏆 OnePlus Nord N30 SE Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED Infinity-O	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.5"	6.72"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (407 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	800 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy A52 5G Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Dimensity 6020
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 11	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	6 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	128 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy A52 5G Wins Camera
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.8, OIS	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy A52 5G Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm	N/A
Weight	189 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP67	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 OnePlus Nord N30 SE Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.0	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy A52 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy A52 5G ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy A52 5G:

Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.0 · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

When to choose OnePlus Nord N30 SE:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+500 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy A52 5G vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Which is better: Galaxy A52 5G or OnePlus Nord N30 SE?

Galaxy A52 5G leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.8/100 compared to OnePlus Nord N30 SE (80.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 80.0 and Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W.