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Samsung launches two new Galaxy A-series devices, the Galaxy A52 and A72

Tech news 18 March 2021

Samsung has launched two new smartphones as part of it's Galaxy A-series budget-friendly range called the Galaxy A52 and A72 – at its Awesome Unpacked event on 17 March 2021.

“The latest Samsung Galaxy A series lets you communicate and express yourself with an awesome camera, immerse yourself in a clear viewing experience with a smooth scrolling display, and enjoy greater peace of mind with innovative Galaxy foundation features including water resistance and a long-lasting battery,” Samsung said in a statement.

“The Galaxy A series will also expand your mobile experience by providing access to the wider Galaxy ecosystem of connected devices, such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy SmartTag, and Galaxy Tab.”

Both the A52 and A72 sport impressive camera systems, with each device boasting a quad-lens camera system with 64MP primary sensors.

These support 4K video recording and intelligent optical image stabilisation for high-resolution photos and videos, as well as excellent night shooting capabilities.

The Galaxy A52 is also available in a 5G model and both upper-mid-range devices sport a number of improvements over their previous-generation versions.

The Galaxy A52 and A72 offer 90Hz refresh rates on their FHD+ screens, while the 5G version of the Galaxy A52 has a 120Hz display.

The display technology is also Eye Care-certified, Samsung said, and automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature based on smartphone usage patterns to reduce eye fatigue with Eye Comfort Shield.

Samsung said that the A52 is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and a 5,000mAh cell on the Galaxy A72 that will last for two days of use.

The Galaxy A52, A52 5G, and A72 also feature stereo speakers, up to 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and support for external memory of up to 1TB.

The new Galaxy A Series will be available in four colours: Awesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black, and Awesome White.

Samsung South Africa confirmed that the Galaxy A52 will cost R7999 and the Galaxy A72 will cost R9999.

Here are the specifications of both devices: