Poco M3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a brighter, more color-accurate display and a slightly more refined software experience, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is the better choice. However, the Poco M3 Pro offers a competitive performance profile thanks to its Dimensity 700 and represents a stronger value proposition for budget-conscious buyers.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 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, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 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, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, May 19 | 2021, March 17 |
| Status | Cancelled | Available. Released 2021, March 19 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | - | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back |
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.37 x 2.96 x 0.35 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 | 190 g (6.70 oz) | 189 g (6.67 oz) |
| - | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches, 101.0 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM) |
| - | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Quad | - | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | - |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | - | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | - | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired, 50% in 30 min |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Poco Yellow, Power Black, Cool Blue | Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue |
| Models | - | SM-A526B, SM-A526B/DS, SM-A5260, SM-A526W, SM-A526U, SM-A526U1 |
| Price | - | $ 137.39 / £ 280.00 / € 115.49 |
| SAR | - | 0.74 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 1.05 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 111h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 334981 (v8), 386474 (v9) GeekBench: 1820 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro
- Competitive performance with Dimensity 700
- Potentially lower price point
- Decent battery life (111h endurance)
- Likely inferior display quality compared to A52 5G
- Slower 18W charging
- Less established brand reputation
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
- Brighter and more vibrant display (787 nits)
- Faster 25W charging (50% in 30 min)
- Potentially better camera image processing
- May be more expensive than Poco M3 Pro
- Snapdragon 750G may throttle under heavy load
- Similar battery life to Poco M3 Pro despite faster charging
Display Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G boasts a significant advantage in display quality, achieving a measured peak brightness of 787 nits. This is crucial for outdoor visibility, a scenario where the Poco M3 Pro’s display specifications are not available for comparison, but likely falls short. While the A52 5G’s contrast ratio is listed as 'Infinite (nominal)', this is typical of AMOLED panels and provides deep blacks. The lack of detailed display specs for the Poco M3 Pro suggests a more standard LCD panel, potentially impacting color accuracy and viewing angles.
Camera Comparison
Both devices offer photo and video capabilities, but detailed sensor information is lacking. The A52 5G likely benefits from Samsung’s established image processing algorithms, potentially delivering more consistent and pleasing results. The Poco M3 Pro, while capable, may require more user intervention to achieve optimal image quality. The absence of sensor size or aperture details makes a definitive comparison impossible, but the A52 5G’s brand reputation suggests a more refined camera experience. We can assume both phones include a variety of shooting modes, but the quality of those modes will depend heavily on the underlying hardware and software.
Performance
Under the hood, the Galaxy A52 5G utilizes the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G (8 nm), while the Poco M3 Pro features the Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm). Both are octa-core CPUs with similar core configurations (2x2.2 GHz high-performance cores and 6x lower-power cores). However, the Snapdragon 750G’s 8nm process *should* offer slightly better power efficiency. The Dimensity 700, while competitive, may exhibit more thermal throttling under sustained load. The A52 5G’s potential for smoother multitasking is also influenced by RAM configurations, which are not specified in the provided data, but are a key consideration.
Battery Life
Both the Poco M3 Pro and Galaxy A52 5G achieve an endurance rating of 111 hours, indicating comparable battery life under similar usage conditions. However, charging speeds differ significantly. The A52 5G supports 25W wired charging, capable of reaching 50% charge in 30 minutes, while the Poco M3 Pro is limited to 18W. This means the A52 5G offers a faster top-up time, a crucial advantage for users who frequently need to quickly replenish their battery.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro if you need a highly capable 5G phone for gaming and everyday tasks, and are willing to compromise slightly on display quality and camera refinement. Buy the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G if you prefer a brighter, more vibrant display, a more established brand reputation, and a potentially smoother camera experience, even if it means paying a premium.