Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 63/100 vs 7/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Blade A52 Lite has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 188g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 56 points (63/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 13
Design 96
Value for money 34
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 163g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (13/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 65/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3900 mAh

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 56 points higher (63/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (73/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3034849
Geekbench Single 2970
Geekbench Multi 9490
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 3120x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3900 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 163 g 188 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
  • 3900 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
13
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
$1099
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (73/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite are nearly equal (13/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (96/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (55/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 56 points (63/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.