vivo V60 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: A Detailed Comparison of Mid-Range Powerhouses
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the vivo V60 emerges as the superior choice. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, built on a more efficient 4nm process, offers a performance edge, and the 90W charging is a game-changer. While the A52s 5G remains a solid option, the V60’s advancements justify the potential price difference.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | vivo V60 | Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 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, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2025, August 12 | 2021, August 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 19 | Available. Released 2021, September 01 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77 x 7.5 mm or 7.8 mm | 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 | 192 g or 201 g (6.77 oz) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| - | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Schott Xensation Core | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1500 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Adreno 642L |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Zeiss optics, Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR | 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 | - | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.7, 73mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Zeiss optics, HDR | HDR |
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 90W wired, PD Reverse wired Bypass charging | 25W wired |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion 6500 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Mist Grey, Moonlit Blue, Ocean Blue, Auspicious Gold, Berry Purple | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Purple, Awesome Mint |
| Models | V2511 | SM-A528B, SM-A528B/DS, SM-A528N |
| Price | ₹ 36,999 | £ 112.98 / € 249.47 |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body) | 0.72 W/kg (head) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.88 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| 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) |
vivo V60
- Significantly faster 90W charging
- More powerful and efficient Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset
- Brighter display for better outdoor visibility
- Potentially higher price point
- Long-term software support remains to be seen
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
- Established reputation and reliable performance
- Lower price point (likely)
- Well-established software ecosystem
- Slower 25W charging
- Older Snapdragon 778G chipset
- Dimmer display
Display Comparison
The vivo V60’s display significantly outshines the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G in terms of peak brightness, reaching a measured 1456 nits compared to the A52s 5G’s 800 nits. This translates to vastly improved visibility in direct sunlight. While the A52s 5G boasts an 'Infinite' contrast ratio (typical for AMOLED panels), the V60’s higher brightness provides a more impactful visual experience overall. Details regarding panel technology (e.g., LTPO) are missing for the V60, but the brightness difference is a clear win for the newer device.
Camera Comparison
Both devices feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited for both. The context data only indicates 'Photo / Video' capabilities for the A52s 5G. The V60’s camera performance will likely benefit from the newer ISP within the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Without specific sensor size or aperture details, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner, but the V60’s newer chipset suggests improved image processing capabilities, particularly in low-light conditions. We’d caution against relying heavily on any 2MP macro sensors present on either device.
Performance
The vivo V60’s Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) represents a generational leap over the A52s 5G’s Snapdragon 778G (6nm). The 4nm process node inherently offers better power efficiency, reducing thermal throttling during sustained workloads. The V60’s CPU configuration – a 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720, and 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520 – is architecturally more modern than the A52s 5G’s 1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55. This translates to faster application loading times and smoother multitasking on the V60. While the A52s 5G’s CPU isn’t slow, the V60 offers a noticeable performance advantage.
Battery Life
The vivo V60’s active use battery score of 15:52h is significantly better than the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G’s endurance rating of 113 hours (which translates to roughly 4.67 days, or approximately 14:40h of active use). However, the A52s 5G’s 25W charging pales in comparison to the V60’s blazing-fast 90W wired charging with PD support. The V60 also offers reverse wired charging and bypass charging, features absent on the A52s 5G. The V60’s faster charging dramatically reduces downtime, making it ideal for users who frequently need to top up their battery.
Buying Guide
Buy the vivo V60 if you prioritize fast charging, future-proofing with a newer chipset, and maximizing battery life with a more efficient processor. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G if you are on a tighter budget and value a proven track record and a well-established software ecosystem, accepting compromises in charging speed and processing power.