Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 launched with amazing features at lesser pricing
On March 14, 2021, Samsung has officially launched its new smartphones, Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 at the Galaxy Awesome Unpacked event. However, these phones are the successors of the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 that were launched back in March 2020.
It is worth mentioning that it’s the first time when the Korean tech giant has introduced A series of devices at an Unpacked event. And of the Galaxy A52 and A72 equipped with powerful hardware and software installations to deliver a flagship-like experience at mid-range pricing.
Highlights:
Software updates:
Samsung has been committed to providing the latest mobile operating system for Galaxy users and has now expanded to the A-series. The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 will support three-generations of Android upgrades and regular security updates for at least four years.
IP67 rating:
The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 are water and dust resistant with an IP67. You can also plan for the unexpected with instant support and guaranteed coverage for damages, breakdowns, theft, and loss by adding Samsung Care+.
Bigger batteries:
Samsung Galaxy A52 packs a 4500mAh battery while the Galaxy A72 equipped with a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery that lasts two days.
Hyperfast 5G:
Life moves quickly, and phones should keep up. With power, hyper-fast speeds, and strong performance, the Galaxy A52 5G makes 5G connectivity accessible.
Enjoy premium essentials:
The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 are equipped with the Galaxy essentials including stereo speakers and external memory up to 1TB. Enhance the stereo speakers’ experience with Dolby Atmos for a rich soundscape filled with up-leveled depth and detail.
Display:
Samsung enhances the experience and style with a vivid display and exquisite design to adapt and reflect your life.
Brighter and Smoother –
With Super AMOLED displays alongside 120Hz refresh rates on the Galaxy A52 5G, and 90Hz on the Galaxy A52 and A72, users can experience the scrolling even smoother. Thanks to the 800 nits increase in brightness, you can continue to watch and scroll through social media posts even when outdoors.
Comfortable viewing experience –
The display has also obtained the “Eye Care” certification, and automatically adjusts the color temperature of the display according to the usage pattern of the smartphone, thereby reducing eye fatigue through the “Eye Comfort Shield”.
Refined design –
The new Galaxy A series adopts a novel design, a soft design, and a minimal camera housing, which is both simple and purposeful.
Processor:
Samsung Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 are powered by Snapdragon 720G while the 5G version of the Galaxy A52 equipped with Snapdragon 750G processor.
Software:
The Galaxy A52/A52 5G and Galaxy A72 come pre-packed with the latest Android 11 based One UI 3.1 out of the box.
Design:
In terms of design, the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 phones have a brand new rear panel that looks attractive with the matte finish even with the polycarbonate body. On the front side, there is a punch-hole camera in the top middle and thin bezels around the corners. The top side also equips an in-display fingerprint scanner for advanced protection.
Camera:
Samsung has set high standards for camera quality, and the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 are no exception. By providing exciting camera innovations for the new Galaxy A series, you can enjoy more fun and versatile photos and videos.
Versatile Camera Experience –
With the Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72, you can shoot vivid and crisp photos and videos with ease with its massive 64MP high-resolution camera. Moreover, instantly convert your favorite moments from 4K video to 8MP high-resolution images with the 4K Video Snap.
Along with this, Scene Optimizer uses AI to shoot with the best settings for 30 categories of images and backgrounds (such as food, scenery, and pets). All three models come with a 32MP front camera for selfies.
Stable day or night –
The OIS (optical image stabilization) ensures pictures and videos come out sharp and steady. And there’s no need to miss an important moment anymore in low lighting conditions because of the Night mode that uses multi-frame processing, resulting in a bright and crisp image even in the dark.
Fun content capture –
Use AR Emoji and “My Filters” to add style and unique style to your content. In addition, when you capture content from the local camera app, you can now apply Snapchat’s AR lens through Fun Mode.
Specs Sheet:
Japan’s KDDI selected Samsung as the main vendor for 5G expansion. Samsung’s vRAN will be deployed by KDDI starting next year for 5G expansion. The company will provide 4G and 5G O-RAN-compliant vRAN solutions in Japan.
Samsung today confirmed selection by KDDI as a key 4G and 5G O-RAN compliant vRAN provider for their Open RAN deployment in Japan. The partnership with KDDI will help Samsung strengthen its role in Japan’s 5G expansion.
“Together with KDDI, we are thrilled to take this significant step and strengthen our presence in Japan,” said Junehee Lee, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Sales & Marketing, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics.
The South Korean tech giant noted that it’s bringing vRAN 3.0 solution, a full suite of O-RAN compliant radios supporting low- and mid-bands including advanced Massive MIMO radios and third-party radio integration support.
Kazuyuki Yoshimura, Chief Technology Officer of KDDI: “Today’s announcement represents KDDI’s dedication to bringing innovative technologies to Japan. We are proud to deliver a cutting-edge and reliable radio access network.”
Key features of Samsung CognitiV Networks Operations Suite (NOS) will also be offered. The features streamline the onboarding, deployment, and operation processes, enabling KDDI to transform its widespread network efficiently.
Beyond that Samsung and KDDI will expand the reach of Open RAN in the coming years. For now, KDDI’s Open RAN network will feature enhanced capabilities for improved energy efficiency, optimized performance, and intelligent automation.
Samsung Wallet getting an instant Tap to Transfer feature for Galaxy users. The latest addition unlocks instant and seamless money transfer. This move reiterates Samsung’s commitment to upscaling the Galaxy ecosystem.
The Tap to Transfer feature allows users of Samsung Wallet on Galaxy phones to instantly transfer money by tapping the backs of their devices together. The transfer process is powered by NFC technology embedded in Galaxy phones.
Samsung confirmed that the feature will be gradually supported through app updates in Samsung Wallet. The Tap to Transfer feature eliminates the need to ask for or input the recipient’s account number during transfers.
This seamless process will help Galaxy users save time and effort as well as reduce the risk of sending money to the wrong account. It’s an answer to Apple iOS 18’s Tap to Cash feature, which allows users to transfer funds with nearby ecosystem devices.
Samsung Wallet allows the recipient to set a representative account for receiving funds and can receive ‘Tap to Transfer’ payments even when their Galaxy’s screen is off – even without opening the Samsung Wallet app.
Here’s how it works:
The user who wants to send money enters the password for their registered account in Samsung Wallet, inputs the transfer amount, then taps their phone against the recipient’s phone and completes the transfer through the default unlock method.
The recipient’s account number transmitted during the ‘Tap to Transfer’ process is encrypted and sent to the sender. Instead of displaying the full account number, only the last four digits of the recipient’s mobile phone number are shown.
The feature is currently available in South Korea and supported by Woori Bank.
Samsung could use the next-gen display across the Galaxy S25 series. A limited number of users reported display graininess issues on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is reportedly eliminated in the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
IceUniverse reports Galaxy S25 series resolves the display graininess issue from the S24 Ultra. The tipster mentioned that the “Galaxy S25 series screen is great.” It suggests the inclusion of an upgraded screen tech in the flagships.
Pixel 9 series debuted Samsung’s best display technology. Industry expects that the Korean tech giant will now expand the cutting-edge screen to its upcoming flagships including the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Upgraded display is usually meant to offer vibrant colors while keeping efficiency. However, it’s a big development for Samsung consumers as the alleged graininess issue from the Galaxy S24 Ultra is finally eliminated.
Galaxy S25 series screen is great
Getrid of the screen graininess problem in S24.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) October 10, 2024
Samsung is ensuring the upcoming flagships won’t lag in any way. From processor and memory to display and camera, pro-grade specifications coming to the next-gen Galaxy S line. The company could launch the S25 series in January next year.
Galaxy S24 Ultra screen graininess
Some S24 Ultra owners notice a grainy, pixelated, or textured appearance on the display. It occurs the most in certain lighting conditions or when viewing darker colors at low brightness. The anti-reflective glass was also suspected to be blamed.
However, graininess in screens could be caused by several factors such as OLED pixel arrangement, brightness levels, and software calibration. Samsung seemingly heard consumer feedback and improved the screen hardware.