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:
Apple collaborated with OpenAI to power Apple Intelligence features. The ChatGPT maker continues to create obstacles for Google. In a recent move, OpenAI discussed a potential AI partnership with Samsung.
TheInformation (via Reuters) reported that OpenAI has recently discussed powering AI features on Samsung-made devices. It seems the ChatGPT-maker wishes an AI partnership with Samsung to expand its reach in multiple folds.
The company is considering developing a web browser to rival Google’s Chrome. OpenAI recently introduced its search engine called SearchGPT. It is available to limited users alongside internal testers and strategic partners.
Samsung x OpenAI
Samsung and Google’s close partnership doesn’t need any elaboration. The friendship isn’t limited to services, as both firms work across an ecosystem. However, it doesn’t stop Samsung from partnering with OpenAI in favor of better service.
As the AI phone market is growing rapidly, OpenAI may innovate further. Google doesn’t lag, but there’s still room for a potential alliance. Apple Intelligence-like features might be deployed on Galaxy phones after Samsung’s partnership.
OpenAI knows Samsung holds the command of the worldwide smartphone market. Expansion of its services will be quite broader than Apple if its partnership with Samsung pens down. For now, take this information as a grain of salt!
Apple x OpenAI
Apple leads the worldwide premium smartphone market. Google and Samsung introduced their AI phones in October 2023 and January 2024, respectively. It forced Apple to immediately enter the segment to normalize the innovation gap.
Google’s availing Gemini Nano AI model, but Apple joined hands with OpenAI. To create a difference, OpenAI powering some of the coolest AI features on recent iPhones. The move is to attract other vendors to adopt source AI from OpenAI.
Well, Apple still reportedly considering bringing Gemini AI on iPhones. The company believes that iPhone users should have different AI providers available. Hence, a multi-collaborative approach is also in the pipeline, at least from Apple’s end.
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.