Two brands that have left us great options in the mid-range, such as Realme and Samsung, make the choice very difficult for us when deciding between buying the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A52 . The characteristics of both models have many points in common and some differences that will complicate the choice of one model or another, that is why we want to throw a cable to decide.
Both terminals have been presented in 2021, coinciding not only at the time of reaching the market, but also maintaining a similar price that corresponds to what they offer us. An advanced mid-range that meets all the requirements of the most demanding and with which, as we will see below, any user will have everything they need, although depending on your preferences you will have to keep one of them.
The similarities between the two mid-range
Both brands have wanted to bring to the mid-range a series of characteristics that were previously only present in the high range, creating a great rivalry between them. This greatly benefits users, allowing us to have a smartphone with better features for a lower price due to competition, which will in any case give us a better prepared terminal for everything we may need on a day-to-day basis.
They share the same processor and memory
The first great resemblance that we see between these two smartphones is inside, where the Realme 8 Pro tells how its rival with the Snapdragon 720G processor . A chip that has been equipped with a 2.3 GHz clock frequency that makes it capable of moving all kinds of games and apps that require demanding, also reducing loading times and allowing us to enjoy our mobile without limitations. The graphics are not downgraded on either of them either with a Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU that will make all processes smooth.
As for memory, the similarities are also very present, since we have the same LPDDR4X RAM technology and UFS 2.1 storage, but the thing also comes to the options we can choose from. The two models have the same options of 6 + 128 GB or 8 + 128 GB , adding only one more advanced Samsung of 8 + 256 GB of memory. Both include the option to expand the memory via MicroSD if needed.
Almost the same screens
An important aspect when choosing a new mobile is in the screens, where these two medium ranges par excellence offer us Amoled screens that coincide in performance . Amoled technology is the great attraction of this series of mobiles that for a low price offer us surprising results in which we can use the Always On Display screen, taking it to dimensions suitable for consuming content, such as 6.4 inches and 6, 5 inches of the Realme 8 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy A52. With a Full HD + resolution and aspect ratio also the same in both of 20: 9.
The small changes we see is that each brand has decided to focus its advantages in one direction, in the case of Realme it offers us a superior touch response of 180 Hz, while Samsung has preferred to improve the refresh rate with 90 Hz that will provide us with faster browsing speed. In our opinion, if you are not going to play a lot with your mobile, Samsung’s idea is more successful.
Sharing connectivity
So many things in common also lead them to coincide in connectivity, where the first aspect is in security, since both terminals integrate the fingerprint sensor on the screen thanks to those Amoled panels they have. Another point where both models have agreed is not to offer 5G in order to lower its price, but they are equipped with the best 4G since they have all the necessary bands to work in Spain. Also in the two smartphones we see the Dual SIM option, in case we want to carry the work and personal number on the same mobile.
The low consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE connection is once again a coincidence in the hands and how could it be otherwise, the NFC for mobile payments too. There is also nothing missing in the GPS positioning systems, adding A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou and Galileo. An extra that we no longer see in all mid-range is the audio jack, which is present here.
Everything that differentiates them
But not everything is similar and similar, because now the most important thing comes, knowing the differences that will make us choose the mid-range of Realme or its rival on the part of Samsung. Mobile phones that at the expense of the final decision and what we are going to reveal as differences, pose as owners and lords of the value for money.
The big change is in the cameras
Now that the cameras on mobile phones are becoming more and more important, whether we are lovers of photography or if we only use it to have memories of our vacations, we have well-qualified options on both mobile phones. The main sensor and which has greater detail belongs to Realme , with the 108 Mpx of the Realme 8 Pro it achieves a level of detail that however does not exceed by too much what Samsung achieves with its 64 Mpx thanks to improving the aperture with a point f / 1.89 and a larger sensor. The next camera to evaluate is the wide angle, where this time there are 12 Mpx that Samsung integrates and 8 Mpx Realme, with very wide viewing angles to capture the impossible.
The quadruple cameras of these mobiles are completed with a macro sensor of 5 Mpx in Samsung and 2 Mpx in Realme, in addition to a depth sensor that offers a better cut-out with 2 Mpx. Ahead, Samsung’s selfie camera comes out the winner with its unsurpassed 32 Mpx, compared to the 16 Mpx of the Realme 8 Pro. Although we must also take into account the video, where the integration of an optical image stabilizer the Samsung Galaxy A52 makes us Recommend it over its rival in this section:
Realme 8 Pro:
- 4K at 30/60 fps
- 1080p at 30 / 60fps
- 720p at 30fps
- Slow motion video: 960 fps
Samsung Galaxy A52:
- 4K at 30/60 fps
- 1080p at 30/60 fps
- 720p at 30fps
- Slow motion recording: 120 fps
Fast charging as a key point
Since the battery does not have any difference and we have 4,500 mAh in the two phones, the only notable difference in this aspect will be beyond the software and its results, in what fast charging offers us. We have 25W of power in the Samsung Galaxy A52, which are affected because in the box we only have a 15W charger, while its opponent Realme offers us in this case a fast charge of 50W with which the Realme 8 Pro wins , where its maximum power if the charger that comes in the box is reached. The difference in charge will allow us in the case of Realme to charge it in less than an hour and in the case of Samsung it will exceed the hour. In both cases without the possibility of wireless charging.
Layers of customization and updates
The differences are not only in what we see on the outside or in what the hardware has, but what it has in its software is also relevant. The customization layers of both mobiles are Realme UI 2.0 and One UI 3.0 , two layers with great evolutions that only have in common their response speed. However, if we want something without too many customization options and options we will have to think of Realme, while on the other hand Samsung offers us infinite options to change the aesthetics of the mobile and adapt our smartphone to what we want.
Nor can we ignore the updates, which in Realme are limited to 2 years, which offers the guarantee and in the case of Samsung extends it to allow us to have 3 years of security and software updates with which the mobile will not stay Out of date at the first change.
Conclusions: what mobile phone do I buy?
Now that we know everything that these two smartphones share and what not, we have to look at their prices. To compare them, we are going to put into play the same configuration of 128 GB of internal memory and 6 GB of RAM. On the one hand we find that the Realme 8 Pro terminal stands at 279 euros, which is slightly lower than the 330 euros for which the Galaxy A52 is entered. Prices that vary by 50 euros and could end up being a key part in the purchase decision.
Taking into account what differentiates them, we have to remember that Samsung updates ensure one more year of having a fully updated, secure mobile with the latest news. We must also assess the best camera, especially in video with the OIS stabilizer and that in everything else they remain the same, losing a point only in fast charging and therefore our recommendation as experts is that you buy the Galaxy A52 , although remember that the Realme 8 Pro for 50 euros less is also a wise decision.
