Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G combines a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with higher-resolution 64MP rear and 32MP front camera hardware, compared with 50MP and 13MP on Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro. Its 4,500mAh battery is also larger, although capacity alone does not determine real-world endurance, and its 187g body is 48g lighter. The XCover counters with an IP68 rating rather than IP67, a slightly sharper 419 PPI display, and Wi-Fi 6E support. Choose the A52 5G for OLED contrast, portability, and its camera specifications; pick the XCover for greater water resistance and newer wireless connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Samsung Galaxy A52 5G vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen
6.5" 6.3"
Display
Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
405 419
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Battery
4,500 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android 11 Android 12
SIM Type
Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight
187 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
- -
SIM-free
- £589.00
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Samsung Galaxy A52 5G Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
Screen 6.5" 6.3"
Display Super AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 405 419
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G
Battery 4,500 mAh 4,050 mAh
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 12
SIM Type Nano SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.2, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm 168.8 x 79.9 x 9.9 mm
Weight 187 grams 235 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts - -
SIM-free - £589.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro's 6.3", the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has the sharper display at 419 pixels per inch versus 405, and the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro use?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro uses the Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is the more portable of the two: it's 48g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm, and is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G or Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro run?

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G runs Android 11 and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro runs Android 12. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.