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Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Samsung Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72, featuring all good things starting with 'A': an awesome camera, an awesome display and awesome battery life as well, because "awesome is for everyone". The Galaxy A series also provides access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy SmartTag, and Galaxy Tab1.
“Samsung strives to give consumers what they want and need most. That’s why we set out with a vision for the Galaxy A series to democratise Galaxy innovations for everyone,” said Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.
“The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 encapsulate the Galaxy brand philosophy with cutting-edge innovations, services and features at an accessible price.”
The camera innovations include:
- Vivid and crisp photos and videos from a quad camera with 64 MP resolution. Moments from 4K videos can be turned into 8 MP images with 4K Video Snap. Scene Optimizer uses artificial intelligence (AI) to shoot with optimal settings for 30 categories of images and backgrounds such as food, landscapes, and pets. The A72 also boasts a 3x optical zoom, the first for the A series, as well as a 30x digital zoom.
- OIS (optical image stabilisation) ensures pictures and videos come out sharp and steady. A gyro sensor inside the phones recognises motion while the camera is operating, then communicates with a microprocessor to ensure that the camera lens moves to compensate for that motion. Night mode uses multi-frame processing to produce bright and crisp images even in under low-light conditions, which Samsung described as taking "bright shots even in the dark" at the virtual launch event.
- Fun content using AR Emoji and My Filter. In an exclusive partnership with Snapchat, users of the three new phones can apply AR Lenses from Snapchat with Fun Mode2 when snapping content from the native camera app.
The new A series models offer a display that is:
- Brighter and smoother on Samsung’s Super AMOLED display, now with 120 Hz refresh rates on the Galaxy A52 5G, and 90 Hz on the Galaxy A52 and A72, for a smoother scrolling experience is even smoother.
- Readable in bright conditions remains ideal thanks to an increased 800 nits luminance - the highest ever for the Galaxy series.
- Comfortable to view as the display is ‘Eye Care’ certified3 and automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature based on smartphone usage patterns to reduce eye fatigue with Eye Comfort Shield4.
The new Galaxy A series experience is targeted at users who do a lot of social sharing and enhanced via the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem:
SmartThings connects to and controls devices in a smart home environment right from the Galaxy A series, including wearables, tablets, PCs and TVs. SmartThings Find locates paired devices with more intuitive and detailed directions, and the Galaxy SmartTag5 Bluetooth locator device can be attached to non-connected devices and belongings to pinpoint where they are.
- Music Share syncs a phone with a friend’s device to share music without speaker pairing. Phones can also be paired with two sets of Galaxy Buds devices with Buds Together.
- Quick Share sends pictures and videos without size limitations to nearby Galaxy devices. With Private Share6, the user controls sharing permissions, and can revoke what was shared with just one tap.
Other new Galaxy highlights include a two-day battery battery life10 with the A52’s 4,500 mAh and A72’s 5,000 mAh battery capacity11. The phones will even go into power saving mode when they detect the user is sleeping.
The in-built Game Booster software offers a fast and powerful gaming experience with improved network connectivity and lower latency by automatically adjusting settings such as battery life, temperature and memory usage.
The new Galaxy A series also comes with the Galaxy essentials:
- The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 are water and dust resistant7 with an IP67 rating. By adding Samsung Care+ 8, users can get instant support and guaranteed coverage for damages, breakdowns, theft, and loss.
- The built-in Samsung Knox9 — Samsung’s defense-grade security system — safeguards personal information and data in real-time.
- The Galaxy A52 5G further makes 5G connectivity12 accessible.
The Galaxy A52, A52 5G and A72 are equipped with the Galaxy essentials including stereo speakers and support for external memory up to 1 TB13. Enhance the stereo speakers experience with Dolby Atmos for a rich soundscape. Also, the redesigned One UI 3.14 helps enable more intuitive experiences and consistent interactions by increasing speed, reducing distractions and highlighting important information.
Samsung always aims to provide Galaxy users with an up–to–date mobile operating system (OS), and this is now expanded to the A series. The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 will support software upgrades for three generations, and regular security updates for a minimum of four years16.
Details:
The new Galaxy A Series will be available in Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White17. The A52 will cost 349 euros; the A52 5G, 429 euros; and the A72 will cost 449 euros.
Samsung Electronics Singapore separately announced that the Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G, Samsung’s most affordable 5G smartphone to date, will be available from 27 March and 2 April respectively.
“Our newest A series smartphones are designed with millennial creators in mind, especially those who rely on their devices for personal expression and to capture every moment of their lives. We have packed the devices with amazing innovation, including enhanced camera functionalities and performance, along with a sleek and aesthetically-pleasing design with various colour options to choose from.
"The best part – both Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy A32 5G are priced affordably so that more consumers can have access to our cutting-edge features,” said Sarah Chua, VP of IT and Mobile, Samsung Electronics Singapore.
As with the Galaxy A52 5G, the A32 5G - which was announced in January - also has a quad camera system. The Galaxy A52 5G features the 64 MP main camera as well as a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 5 MP depth camera ideal for portrait photography, and a 5 MP macro camera. The A32 5G boasts similar camera configurations with a 48 MP main camera, 8 MP ultra-wide camera with 123o field of view, 2 MP depth camera, and a 5 MP macro camera. Both smartphones also have a high-resolution front camera.
While the Galaxy A52 5G has the highest refresh rate of 120 Hz, the Galaxy A32 5G refreshes at 60 Hz. On the other hand, the A32 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery vs the A52 5G's 4,500 mAh capacity.
In Singapore, Samsung Care+18 includes service care 24x7 via the Samsung hotline and live chat, as well as 50% savings on an out-of-warranty repair19.
According to Samsung, the Galaxy family of Android devices was the most popular such family in 2020.
Details:
In conjunction with Lazada’s 8th birthday celebration, the Galaxy A52 5G can be ordered via Lazada. For a limited time only, consumers who order the Galaxy A52 5G from Lazada will be entitled to a complimentary17 Galaxy Buds+ in Black (worth S$268).
The Galaxy A52 5G will be available in Singapore from 27 March, while the Galaxy A32 5G will be available from 2 April. Both devices will be available at local telecommunication operators (M1, Singtel and StarHub), Samsung Online Store, Samsung Experience Stores, at the Samsung Official Store in Lazada and Shopee, Amazon, KrisShop, Zalora, Takashimaya Department Store, major consumer electronics & IT stores, and selected authorised mobile retailers.
The respective recommended retail prices for the devices are:
- Galaxy A52 5G (8 GB/256 GB): S$648
- Galaxy A52 5G (8 GB/128 GB): S$548
- Galaxy A32 5G (8 GB/128 GB): S$428
- Galaxy A32 5G (4 GB/128 GB): S$348
1 Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy SmartTag, and Galaxy Tab sold separately.
2 Availability may vary by markets and carriers.
3 SGS, the world’s leading certification company, awarded Galaxy A series’ display the Eye Care Certification based on its ability to reduce blue light. This certification can be found on www.sgs.com.
4 Eye Comfort Shield is ‘off’ by default, and must be turned on in Settings.
5 Galaxy SmartTag sold separately.
6 Private Share enables more secure sharing with Blockchain-based encryption technology and works between Galaxy smartphones with Android P or later. App download required to send/receive Private Share link. After sharing, senders can revoke the files from receivers.
7 Galaxy A72 and Galaxy A52 are rated as IP67. Based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach, pool use and soapy water. In case you spill liquids containing sugar on the phone, please rinse the device in clean, stagnant water while clicking keys. Safe against low water pressure only. High water pressure such as running tap water or showers may damage the device.
8 Samsung Care+ is available in 34 countries. Coverage may vary by country and deductibles may apply. For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/
9 Availability varies by device.
10 Estimated against the usage profile of an average/typical user. Independently assessed by Strategy Analytics between 2021.01.20-01.31 in UK with pre-release versions of SM-A725, SM-A525, SM-A526, SM-A325, SM-A326 under default setting using LTE and 5G Sub6 networks (NOT tested under 5G mmWave network). Actual battery life varies by network environment, features and apps used, frequency of calls and messages, number of times charged, and many other factors.
11 The Galaxy A52 LTE and A52 5G have a 4,500 mAh battery, and the Galaxy A72 has a 5,000 mAh battery.
12 5G network availability and actual speed may vary depending on country, network provider and user environment.
13 SD card sold separately.
14 One UI 3.1.
16 After the initial phone release. Availability of security updates may vary by device and market. The lists of security update models are subject to change and will be reviewed on a periodic basis. For further details, please refer to Samsung Mobile “Security Updates” https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb
17 Available colours may vary by country.
18 For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/sg/offer/samsung-care-plus/.
19 Limited to one-time for Samsung Care+ under a 12-month agreement and twice for Samsung Care+ under a 24-month agreement.
