The TECNO Camon 18 Premier and the Samsung Galaxy A52 are some of the hottest mid-rangers to launch in the Kenyan market in 2021.
TECNO launched the Camon 18 Premier in early October while the Galaxy A52 came sometime in Mid-March.
Both smartphones pack decent technical profiles and offer some of the best in terms of performance, display, and camera specs among others in the segment.
Today, we are going to do a comparison review between the two devices, and find out which device is better in terms of key specs and lastly, value for money.
That said, here is a comparison review on the Camon 18 Premier versus the Galaxy A52.
Unique Selling Proposition
Both devices come with some unique highlights worth noting. For the Galaxy A52, hands down is its incredible display with impeccable clarity. As for the Camon 18 Premier, the stabilized gimbal camera module speaks for itself.
Technical Profile Comparison
Design
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 18 Premier | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 163.8 x 75.9 x 8.2 mm | 159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm |
First of all, both these smartphones are gorgeous and pleasing to look at. The Camon 18 Premier with its rear silky texture refracts different colors at different angles, making it look brilliant as well as colorful.
The Galaxy A52, on the other hand, comes with a seamless design featuring sleek curves. Plus, the minimalistic camera setup blends with the matte finish giving it an iconic, almost unibody look.
Overall, it all depends on the beholder. In my case, I would say the Camon 18 Premier does look a tad bit better than the Galaxy A52.
Display
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 18 Premier | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Display Resolution Density | 393 PPI | 407 PPI |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
In terms of size, the Camon 18 Premier is 0.2 inches larger than the Galaxy A52, which is good if you a looking for more screen view real estate. It also has a higher refresh rate at 120Hz for a smoother scrolling experience.
However, if you a looking for a clearer and brighter display, the Galaxy A52 is your go-to option. The Super AMOLED display type that supports brightness of up to 800 nits offers outstanding clarity indoors as well as outdoors.
Camera
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 18 Premier | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 64+12+8MP | 64+12+5+5 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Flash | Quad LED | Single LED |
On the camera front, the Camon 18 Premier is better than the Galaxy A52, partly because of its gimbal camera lens and software features such as its 5x optical zoom.
Although, both smartphones excel in terms of image quality and capturing high-resolution videos.
Performance
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 18 Premier | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4/6/8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64/128/256 GB |
| Micro SD | Yes, up to 128 GB | Yes, up to 128 GB |
The TECNO Camon 18 Premier is equipped with MediaTek’s Helio G96 chipset while the Samsung Galaxy A52 sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset.
While both are incredible chipsets, expect better performance especially during gaming with the Camon 18 Premier.
When it comes to memory, the Camon 18 Premier comes with 8GB RAM, while the A52 comes with various variants starting from 4GB to 8GB RAM.
Battery
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 18 Premier | Samsung Galaxy A52 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Po 4750 mAh | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 33w | 25w |
The Camon 18 Premier packs a 4750mAh battery while the A52 packs a lesser 4500mAh battery. The 18 Premier clearly wins in terms of long-lasting battery life. Additionally, you get a faster-charging speed compared to the Galaxy A52, which is quite convenient.
Conclusion
These two mid-range smartphones are both amazing devices. However, in direct comparison, the TECNO Camon 18 Premier does offer better specs as well as better value for your money.
Check out our detailed technical reviews to learn more about the TECNO Camon 18 Premier and Samsung Galaxy A52.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
