OnePlus Nord 2T vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1762
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the OnePlus Nord 2T scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T leads (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (59/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 96.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (59/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus Nord 2T edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord 2T (59/100 vs 41/100).