Samsung Galaxy A52 vs Vivo V20
The Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo V20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo V20 leads — 49/100 vs 46/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A52 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo V20 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52
Vivo V20
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V20 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 189g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52 vs the Vivo V20, the Vivo V20 scores 3 points higher (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 leads (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (83/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52 | Vivo V20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 11, Funtouch 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | 161.3×74.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V20
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo V20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo V20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52 and Vivo V20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V20
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (83/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo V20?
The Vivo V20 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 V20?
The Samsung Galaxy A52 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo V20 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52 or the Vivo V20?
The Vivo V20 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52 over the Vivo V20?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo V20 (83/100 vs 61/100).