Samsung Galaxy A52s long-term review Comments
- nicodomsam
- t7K
Rinah, 17 Jan 2026I've had to revert back to this phone after having issues with my new Samsung Ultra S21 a... moreI'm in the same boat as U - my S21+ got the green-line after receiving last OS update Dec.2025 for Android 15, and few days later - green line happen. I am very glad that I bought this back in June-2022, originally meant as my fall-back in case something happens to my primary S21+.
My A52s is the version with 256GB storage which is the pivotal factor for backup of primary.
I am using both - too bad this A52s is stuck on Android 14, OneUI 6.1, with last update received on Oct.2,2025.
This year I plan to upgrade the OS to a custom ROM version 16 - but looking for the best ROM that's mated for the A52s . .... anyone knows which Custom ROM of OS 16 ?
- Rinah
- n51
I've had to revert back to this phone after having issues with my new Samsung Ultra S21 and I must say I'm glad I opened the box and started using my A52, as I've had this since 2021 and it's very reliable. I like how you can extend the memory with an actual memory card as well.
- Michael1234
- a3v
Even the base a52 is epic. Like...since a54, I hated the midrange market of Samsung. They removed the bigger a7x series, ditched the depth sensor, sticked to exynos, and no major improvements! But when a52 launched, it was perfection purely. It could already be the phone of the year alongside the s21 series. Especially a52s. That thing was insanely fast that you could say it can directly compete with s21 ultra. Man... I wish those days would come back.
- K.S.H.
- 6p}
I had an horrible experience with this phone. Just after unboxing the phone I found that the back part of the phone was separating from the phone. Then I had to go to Samsung Care to fix it.
- Antony Otoniells
- yJt
Its construction material from the Samsung A series leaves a lot to think about, especially the A52s. Over time, the back cover and the outline of the screen come off easily. I do not recommend exposing it to humidity, water could seep in without knowing that the part rear is detached, I recommend checking it.
- Anonymous
- pm9
Blessed, 14 May 2023Agree. The phone gets extremely hot and the battery drains quickly. The battery management nee... moreMy A 52s 5g lasts, very easily, 4 days. It has never got hot. I really do think these people who say this on all phone forums are paid by another phone company.
If you want max battery life then reduce the display to 60hz, put to sleep or uninstall apps you don't use, or don't need awake all the time. I have very few apps running all the time or listening for info from the web. This will work on all smart phones.
- Sekander
- KSA
I love the A52s 5g except for one thing...the zoom on video recording is terrible. Serious lag time and herky jerky makes it not worth using. I'm recording in 4k. The quality is very good but the zoom frustrating. Is this a bug from recent updates?
- Blessed
- kbh
ameer, 11 Mar 2023worst phone ever made specifically in gamesAgree. The phone gets extremely hot and the battery drains quickly. The battery management needs adjusting.
- nico5 samsung
- I@H
Waiting for Samsung to include A52s into the Feb updated 4-years OS Upgrade + 1 year patch updates.
Since Samsung tagged this model as a 'premium' mid-range, it should be part of the S-series OS updates policy
- Anonymous
- 85F
ameer, 11 Mar 2023worst phone ever made specifically in gamesThats a little dramatic "worse *ever*", it's a great phone. What did it do to hurt you in your little games?
- ameer
- xv6
worst phone ever made specifically in games
- Anonymous
- 8CX
The Charger is 15w 1 40 min in box. The 25w 40 min. The xiaomy 10 sucks
- Anonymous
- X@U
There is SD Card, there is jack 3.55mm, powerful soc, 4500mAh battery, very good camera with OIS, best all rounded phone on it price. Everything i need is there ✨
- Anonymous
- mxD
Shamim Mondol, 01 Jan 2023I want to buy this phone but i see this one battery is 4500 so i think is it capable for heavy... moreI think 9 to 11 hours screen on time is enough for the majority
- Shamim Mondol
- YUL
I want to buy this phone but i see this one battery is 4500 so i think is it capable for heavy use???have any possibility about battery issue...please anyone informed me
- Anonymous
- 6qQ
J man, 18 Nov 2022I have read too many positive reviews about this phones; but I am kind of baffled where this p... moreI've had one now over 10 months no problems, perfect pictures, take a 1GB micro SD card, so plenty of storage over all good phone highly recommended
- a 52s
- 0p}
I bought this a52s 5g and I'm happy, I paid €270 for it, it is updated to Android 13 and UI 5, it has no bugs, it does not slow down, it is IP 67, it has an SD slot and a 3.5 jack.
what more do you want?
ah, maybe the photos, I think they are too mixed and therefore lacking in detail
- Anonymous
- MSK
J man, 18 Nov 2022I have read too many positive reviews about this phones; but I am kind of baffled where this p... moreHonestly it's a great phone. This review would need longer explanation. Why don't you visit proper forum section where you can find all feedback needed from (us) users.
https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a52s_5g-reviews-11039.php
- J man
- XBA
I have read too many positive reviews about this phones; but I am kind of baffled where this particular one is stemming from. Pls I need ur honest opinion because I'm thinking of buying it next week.
- Anonymous
- MFI
Though understand it should be critical and agree with some parts, if I read this review before buy I'd seriously think it's a bad phone, which is far from true.
Hope Xiaomi get same attention in long term reviews Then frrom experience of people I know they must look really terrible in such reviews.
Thirdly, comment section even more makes me think there are more kinds of this phone/software or something because I really do not experience some negative aspects mentioned. (neither I know about anybody with 25W charger in the box) Who knows.
This phone's overall pretty good, no problem with 6GB version either.
