Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads — 46/100 vs 39/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Samsung Galaxy A52 scores 7 points higher (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (45/100 vs 29/100). 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 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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Vivo iQOO U1
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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 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (45/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO U1 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 edges out the Vivo iQOO U1 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A52 (45/100 vs 29/100).