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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$150
sold mainly in India; USD-equivalent of INR launch price (Rs 22,790)
$274 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until July 2025 · Buy-by July 2023

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2021◆ Buy-by Jul 20232025

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Galaxy F52 5G should be supported until around July 2025. Buying it today still gets you about -0.9 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A 120Hz Snapdragon 750G phone with a 64MP camera, now at the tail end of its software support.

Pros

  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
  • Reliable Snapdragon 750G with 5G
  • 64MP main camera and 8MP ultra-wide

Cons

  • Smaller 4500mAh battery than other F-series phones
  • TFT LCD panel and support is essentially finished
Best for: Used-market buyers who want smooth performance cheaplyBest for: Those who prefer a lighter, slimmer F-series bodyAvoid if: You need ongoing updates or the biggest batteryAvoid if: You want an AMOLED display

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.6-inch TFT LCD, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 750G
RAM8GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main64MP
ultra-wide8MP
macro2MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions164.4 × 76.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight189 g
Materialsplastic frame and back
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with One UI 3.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, GPS
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Samsung's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the Galaxy F52 5G get updates?

Released in mid-2021 with two OS upgrades, it reached Android 13 and its security support is essentially over, so it gets few if any new patches.

Does the Galaxy F52 5G have a 120Hz screen?

Yes, its 6.6-inch TFT LCD refreshes at up to 120Hz for smooth scrolling.

How big is the Galaxy F52 5G battery?

It has a 4500mAh battery, smaller than most F-series models, paired with 25W charging.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.