Poco M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A52 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A52
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Samsung Galaxy A52 scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (61/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Poco M2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (45/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M2 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (61/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 edges out the Poco M2 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A52 (61/100 vs 45/100).