Ulefone Armor X9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: A Clash of Titans

Choosing a new smartphone can be overwhelming. Today, we pit a rugged workhorse, the Ulefone Armor X9 Pro, against a refined mid-range champion, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G. This comparison will help you decide which phone best suits your needs and budget.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the clear winner overall, offering superior performance, a better display, and a more versatile camera. However, the Ulefone Armor X9 Pro excels in durability and affordability, making it ideal for those needing a tough, budget-friendly device.

PHONES
Phone Names	Ulefone Armor X9 Pro	Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Network
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 28	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	-	1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed	HSPA 21/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Launch
Announced	2021, September 07	2021, August 17
Status	Available. Released 2021, September 07	Available. Released 2021, September 01

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Dimensions	158 x 77.5 x 13.9 mm (6.22 x 3.05 x 0.55 in)	159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	235 g (8.29 oz)	189 g (6.67 oz)
	IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.2m MIL-STD-810G compliant	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Size	5.5 inches, 78.1 cm2 (~63.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Platform
CPU	Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset	Mediatek MT6762D Helio A25 (12 nm)	Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Adreno 642L
OS	Android 11	Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	eMMC 5.1	-

Main Camera
Dual	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens	-
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	-	64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single	5 MP	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Selfie camera
Features	HDR	HDR
Single	5 MP	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video	1080p@30fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes, with stereo speakers

Comms
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio	FM radio, RDS, recording	No
USB	microUSB 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
	-	Virtual Proximity Sensing

Battery
Charging	10W wired	25W wired
Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh	Li-Ion 4500 mAh

Misc
Colors	Red, Black, Green	Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint
Models	-	SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS, SM-A528N
Price	About 160 EUR	£ 112.98 / € 249.47
SAR	-	0.72 W/kg (head)
SAR EU	-	0.88 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)

Tests
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 113h
Camera	-	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker	-	-27.5 LUFS (Good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 429675 (v8), 506432(v9) GeekBench: 11060 (v4.4), 2801 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Ulefone Armor X9 Pro

Extremely durable and rugged
Affordable price
Long battery life
Water and dust resistant

Low performance
Basic display
Limited camera capabilities
Slow charging

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Excellent performance
Bright and vibrant display
Versatile camera system
Fast charging
5G connectivity

More expensive
Less rugged than Armor X9 Pro
Battery life, while good, not significantly better than Armor X9 Pro

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G boasts a significantly brighter display (800 nits) with an 'infinite' contrast ratio, providing vibrant colors and excellent visibility even in direct sunlight. The Armor X9 Pro's display is adequate but lacks the same level of brightness and color accuracy. The A52s 5G also supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.

Camera Comparison

The Galaxy A52s 5G's camera system is more versatile and produces higher-quality photos and videos. While the Armor X9 Pro has a functional camera, it struggles in low-light conditions and lacks the advanced features of the A52s 5G. The A52s 5G likely includes features like OIS (Optical Image Stabilization).

Performance

The Snapdragon 778G 5G in the Galaxy A52s 5G delivers vastly superior performance compared to the Helio A25 in the Armor X9 Pro. Expect faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and better gaming performance on the A52s 5G. The A52s 5G's chipset also supports 5G connectivity, a feature absent in the Armor X9 Pro.

Battery Life

Both phones offer excellent battery life, with an endurance rating of 113h. However, the Galaxy A52s 5G supports 25W fast charging, significantly reducing charging times compared to the Armor X9 Pro's 10W charging.

Buying Guide

Who should buy the Ulefone Armor X9 Pro? Individuals working in demanding environments (construction, outdoor activities) or those needing a highly durable, budget-friendly phone. Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G? Users seeking a well-rounded mid-range phone with a great display, fast performance, and a capable camera system.