Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs ZTE Blade A52

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 34/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Blade A52 is noticeably lighter (214g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 35 points (69/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 91
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money
ZTE Blade A52
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (70/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 309g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (35/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 35 points higher (69/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (52/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (35/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Blade A52: The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold ZTE Blade A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc
AnTuTu 2926532
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2160x1584 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 2GB
Storage 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 309 g 214 g
Price $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
ZTE Blade A52
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
ZTE Blade A52
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
ZTE Blade A52
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899
ZTE Blade A52
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (70/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (52/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Blade A52 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (35/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Blade A52?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 35 points (69/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold and the ZTE Blade A52?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold or the ZTE Blade A52?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (52/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold over the ZTE Blade A52?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Blade A52 is a better fit for everyday use.