Samsung Galaxy M52 5G (SM-M526BR) — XEF
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Released 2021, October 03 | 173g, 7.4mm thickness | Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5.1 | 128GB storage, microSDXC | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7um, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G body Specifications
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Weight | 173 g (6.10 oz) |
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 76.4 x 7.4 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.29 in) |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Blazing Black, White |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm 2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7um, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) |
XEF Region Firmware Info
XEF - FranceA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The XEF code is used in France by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, Free Mobile, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy M52 5G firmware versions found so far.
XEF Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| M526BRXXS7CYE1 | 2025-05-06 | — |
| M526BRXXS1AVB1 | 2022-02-09 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy M52 5G firmware versions found for the XEF region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G XEF Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy M52 5G firmware for the France XEF region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G (SM-M526BR) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XEF Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XEF CSC on the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G?+
The XEF CSC is used by Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile in France. Flash the XEF firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy M52 5G firmware versions are available for the XEF region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy M52 5G firmware versions have been found for the XEF (France) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the XEF CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. XEF is the code for France (Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free Mobile) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.