Strong performance! The Galaxy A52s 5G defends its position as the best model in the A series. This is mainly thanks to the quite fast processor and the all-round good equipment. The cameras offer decent performance in all situations. Like all models in the test, it is waterproof. A jack socket is also on board. Only the display could be brighter.

The best Samsung smartphone around 400 euros. The design is simple. Matching the fast 5G, the processor delivers a decent speed. Otherwise, it offers a nice matt plastic casing and quite decent cameras - including optical image stabilisation, but without telephoto. Important for everyday use: the A52s is waterproof according to IP67...

With the Galaxy A52s 5G, Samsung is finally giving its mid-range a decent working speed - to go with the fast 5G. The A52 5G, which is only six months old, is now obsolete. But why is Samsung bringing out a successor so quickly? The A52 5G was hardly available in the summer of 2021, so Samsung allegedly had to rush a successor with different chips onto the market...