Samsung rolls out camera-centric update for its Galaxy A52 smartphone
What's the story
Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for its Galaxy A52 smartphone in multiple countries, including India.
As per the changelog, the firmware brings three portrait camera effects: High-key mono, Low-key mono, and Backdrop.
It also improves the camera performance, security, touchscreen stability, call quality, and bumps the Android security patch to April 2021.
Here are more details.
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A detailed look at the update
The new firmware for the Samsung Galaxy A52 carries version number A525FXXU1AUD2 and has a download size of around 415MB. It is currently seeding in Asian and European countries. To manually check for the update, head to Settings >Software update.
Design and display
The handset flaunts a 90Hz display
As far as its specifications are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy A52 features a punch-hole design with slim bezels, an IP67-rated build quality, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it offers a quad camera unit.
The handset bears a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Super AMOLED screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 800-nits of brightness.
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It sports a 32MP selfie camera
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is equipped with a quad rear camera setup comprising a 64MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 12MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 5MP (f/2.4) macro shooter, and a 5MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. For selfies, it has a 32MP (f/2.2) front-facing snapper.
Internals
It boots One UI 3.1 based on Android 11
The Samsung Galaxy A52 is fueled by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage.
It runs on Android 11-based One UI 3.1 and packs a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support.
For connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.