Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G

Our Verdict: If you've got the Galaxy Z Flip6 5G, the Galaxy A52s 5G is 46 years of updates on from it. The A52s 5G leads on camera hardware with a 64MP main sensor to the Z Flip6 5G's 12MP, plus a 32MP selfie camera against 10MP, and the A52s 5G has the bigger battery of the two, 4500mAh against 4000mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Z Flip6 5G has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.5" and sharper at 426 PPI, and the Z Flip6 5G offers up to 512GB of storage versus 256GB on the A52s 5G. If you're on the Z Flip6 5G, the A52s 5G is a real step up, but only worth it if the changes above matter to you.

If you'd rather pay up front, the A52s 5G is the cheaper buy at £100 SIM-free.

Expert Rating
4.2
8 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen
6.5" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch
405 426
Rear Camera
64 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
4,500 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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
5.2, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight
189 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance
IP67 - Dust and water resistant IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts
- £13.00/mo (£445.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£99.99 £329.99

Prices updated 26 July 2026

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G
Expert Rating 4.2
8 reviews
4.1
12 reviews
Screen 6.5" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2640
Pixels Per Inch 405 426
Rear Camera 64 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 4,500 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-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 5.2, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
Weight 189 grams 187 grams
Water Resistance IP67 - Dust and water resistant IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Contracts - £13.00/mo
£445.00 upfront
SIM-free £99.99 £329.99
Prices updated 26 July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G's 6.5", the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has the sharper display at 426 pixels per inch versus 405, and the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G features a 64 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G has a 12 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £99.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G uses the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is the more portable of the two: they weigh about the same (189 grams vs 187 grams), it's also the more compact phone at 165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm, and is slimmer at 6.9mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G is rated IPX8 - water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G run?

Both phones run Android.