LG K52: CARA NOVA a um CONJUNTO já CANSADO | Análise / Review By TudoCelular

Subtitled by Paulo Montenegro - paulomontenegro@hotmail. com. br LG has been getting it right with its entry phones and it seems that the manufacturer wants to ensure that consumers do not forget the K series with more frequent releases. The K41s was one of the best basic phones we tested in 2020, and its successor hit the market a few months later, but without major novelties. The most curious part is that the Korean decided to rename the device in the national market, which arrives as K52, but it is not the successor of the K51s as many may think. With strong changes on the outside but few changes on the inside, is it time to invest in LG's new basics? Let's check it out! What can change in just six months since the last device was launched? LG listened to the comments of consumers and decided to focus more on the design of its entry model.

It still has a simple plastic finish but now has a wavy texture on the back that enhances the grip. The camera layout has lost that old line identity and adopts the current trend of cooktop-style visuals. The biometric reader left the device's back and is now integrated with the power button on the right side. Right-handers will be happy with the change, even though the sensor fails a little more than before. The sides have metallic paint to give a premium feel of a cell phone made of metal but can end up scratching easily.

At least, LG sends a gift box in the box. The military certification is still present, as well as the button dedicated to Google Assistant on the left side of the device. The cell phone may look more modern but the embedded technologies have not evolved. LG continues to screw up and leaves the Wi-Fi 5 GHz and gyroscope out. At least, there is twice as much storage to justify the price increase.

The drop notch gave way to a hole in the screen. The edges have shrunk to accommodate a slightly larger display. These are positive changes but it is time for LG to make more use of the panels used in its smartphones. The K41s has a nice screen, it is true, but we expected to see an evolution in the new in terms of maximum brightness and contrast. Using the K52 outside the home will not be a problem as long as you avoid direct sunlight.

The colors displayed on the device's screen are good and the viewing angle is not very limited. The sound part did not evolve either. We continue with only one sound output at the bottom, with a great focus on the treble. LG promotes 3D sound technology, which equalizes audio to enhance the experience with music and movies. Do not expect to see a difference in the face of the speaker limitation , let alone with the basic headset that comes with the phone.

Inside, we really don't have any changes. LG has been "reheating" the Helio P22 since the K12 Plus launched two years ago - here on the K52 we have the same combination with 3 GB of RAM, but now there is Android 10 to manage this hardware. The most curious part is that performance has been dropping with each release. In our standardized multitasking speed test we saw the K52 take longer to load apps and games. RAM management, which has always been LG's forte, has also been failing.

It seems that the Korean company should have continued on the Android Pie. The raw power was not affected in synthetic tools, we have the same scores as before. We just noticed that in tests involving the GPU there was a 10% gain. Too bad this is not felt in practice. The K52 is a cell phone for those who enjoy casual games.

It runs light games well but chokes on heavier titles like Asphalt 9, PUBG or Call of Duty even if you reduce the graphics quality, you will hardly have good fluidity. It is clear that the Helio P22 needs to be abandoned but it seems that LG has a lot of stock to toast. Perhaps the problem is not so much in the hardware, but in the way the software has been optimized to favor consumption and not performance. The K52's battery can last longer, no matter how much we have the same 4,000 mAh. They not only manage to yield more than a day of autonomy easily, they surpass the basics of other brands with bigger batteries.

The charging time has increased and now it is necessary to wait 2:20 to have the battery completely full. A quick 15-minute charge recovers just 14% of the battery. While the previous model arrived on the market with the Android Pie and, until this moment, it still does not update to Android 10, the K52 arrives with the latest software. It remains to be seen now whether LG intends to update it to Android 11 sometime. The interface is very reminiscent of Samsung's One UI and even the camera app is very similar to the Galaxy series.

The system even delivers good fluidity but there is a delay beyond normal to open apps when compared to other phones from the brand. There are a lot of preinstalled apps and that even includes games like Asphalt Nitro, Dragon Mania and others. All of these apps devour much of the 64 GB of storage, but the good news is that you can uninstall most of them. The layout of the cameras may have changed but the set is the same as before. The main camera has a 13 MP sensor and we have a secondary with an ultra-wide lens, in addition to one dedicated to macro and another to take care of the background blur.

The selfies camera also remains unchanged. The K52 records good photos without overdoing saturation. If you enjoy more vibrant colors, there is artificial intelligence for that. It tries to recognize the type of scenario and makes good adjustments most of the time. The ultra-wide also records good quality photos and colors close to the main camera.

It has more limited HDR, so it may suffer a bit to deal with the strong backlight. The macro can be useful when recording details of objects, plants or animals. Since its resolution is only 2 MP, don't expect a high level of detail. Blurring was problematic on K41s, but this was fixed on K52. It is possible to adjust the intensity of the effect and, in general, you will see few errors in the clipping.

Blur works well with objects and animals. The problem with the K52 is in the darkest scenarios - it is rare to see an entry phone record good photos at night but Motorola has been investing in its recent launches that bring efficient night mode. LG doesn't seem to care about that, so it will have darker pictures with the K52. With the ultra-wide there is a lot of noise and low quality photos even close to a light source. The front facing cam has a slightly lower sharpness than the previous model, even though the camera is the same.

It seems that the post-processing software overdoes the noise control and ends up leaving the selfie smoothed out. Artificial intelligence is also available to give colors a boost and make iPhone style photos with a tan tone. The camcorder shoots in Full HD with the main camera, ultra-wide and front facing cam. The K52 does not struggle as much from shakings and has an agile focus even in dark places. The audio capture is worse than before and looks more like a cheap Chinese cell phone.

At least the sound is stereo, unlike the more expensive models of some brands that still capture mono audio. As seen, the K52 is basically a new housing K41s. Is it worth buying or do we have better options on the market? If you were disappointed with the drop in performance, the basic Redmi 9, Moto G9 Play and especially the Galaxy A21s, deliver greater speed and better gaming performance. If battery is more important to you, then LG's new basics end up being a better choice - it records good photos but if you are looking for a phone to shoot more at night then it is better to invest in the Moto G9 Play or even the E7 Plus. It is undeniable that LG has launched great entry-level phones in recent years, but how long will we see the Korean reusing the hardware? The Helio P22 needs to be retired to have a remarkable leap in performance and even in cameras.

The K52 does not bring much news, except for the redesigned design. If you own the K41s it is not worth switching to the new one. It reached the market for R$ 1,500, but its price has already dropped a lot and is currently close to R$ 1,000. The K52 is a good buy and will be even more interesting when I'm at the price of the K41s but let's hope that the next one comes with more significant changes or LG will end up being left behind. Anyway, we help you to find all the models mentioned in this analysis with the best offers.

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