Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 46/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 517,460); the Samsung Galaxy A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Better camera (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1762
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 4 points higher (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | — | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 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 Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 61/100).