Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A52 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 43
Battery 24
Design 63
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 189g

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A52: The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A52 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP54
Dimensions 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 189 g 188 g
Price $400
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
43
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A52
$400
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (43/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (42/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A52 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.