Samsung Galaxy A32
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, electronics |
| Parent | Samsung Group |
The Samsung Galaxy A32 represents a mid-tier Android smartphone designed and produced by Samsung Electronics. It succeeds the previous model, the Samsung Galaxy A31. While maintaining many similarities to its forerunner, this device upgrades the main camera to a sharper 64 MP sensor.[1] Additionally, there is a variant that supports 5G connectivity; this version features a more modest camera setup (48 MP main lens) and an LCD display but benefits from a more powerful processor.[1]
The initial launch was for the Galaxy A32 in its 5G configuration on January 22, 2021, followed by the standard Galaxy A32 model becoming available on February 17, 2021.[2]
Design
The Galaxy A32 features a display safeguarded by tempered glass, accompanied by a plastic frame and rear panel. Both models are available in four distinct colors: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Violet.
4G model
- Dimensions: 158.9 × 73.6 × 8.4 mm (6.26 × 2.90 × 0.33 in) (Height × Width × Depth)
- Weight: Approximately 184 grams (~6.49 oz)
5G model
- Dimensions: 164.2 × 76.1 × 9.1 mm (6.46 × 3.00 × 0.36 in) (Height × Width × Depth)
- Weight: Around 205 grams (~7.23 oz)
Hardware
The Galaxy A32 4G is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 SoC built on a 12 nm process, incorporating an octa-core CPU configuration (2 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 plus 6 cores at 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) alongside the Mali G52-MC2 GPU. Storage options include either 64GB or 128GB of internal memory paired with RAM capacities ranging from 4GB to 8GB. It supports expandable storage via a dedicated microSDXC slot compatible with cards up to 512 GB. The device accommodates either a single or dual nano-SIM card setup with dual standby functionality. Its power source is a non-removable 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery that supports fast charging at 15W. Network compatibility includes GSM, HSPA, and LTE standards. Audio features consist of a loudspeaker and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.
In contrast, the Galaxy A32 5G utilizes the MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 SoC fabricated on a 7 nm process, featuring an octa-core CPU (2 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) combined with a Mali G57-MC3 GPU. Internal storage choices are either 64GB or 128GB, complemented by RAM options between 4GB and 8GB. It offers expandable memory through a microSDXC card slot that shares space with the SIM slot, supporting up to 512 GB cards. The SIM configuration can be single or hybrid dual nano-SIM with dual standby capability. The battery is non-removable with a capacity of 5000 mAh and supports fast charging at 15W. Network support extends across GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, and also includes compatibility with 5G networks. Additionally, it includes a loudspeaker and retains the traditional 3.5 mm audio jack.
4G model
- Super AMOLED panel featuring a refresh rate of 90 Hz and peak brightness of up to 800 nits (HBM), equipped with an Infinity-U notch design
- Screen size measures at 6.4 inches, covering approximately 98.9 cm2 of the front surface, yielding about an 84.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution stands at 1080 × 2400 pixels with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and pixel density near ~411 ppi
5G model
- PLS TFT display technology with a refresh rate of 90 Hz and Infinity-U notch design
- Screen measures slightly larger at 6.5 inches, encompassing roughly 102 cm2 body-to-screen area, corresponding to around an 81.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution is set at 720 ×1600 pixels with a similar aspect ratio of 20:9 and pixel density approximately ~270 ppi
Rear camera system
Equipped with a quad-lens array:
- Main sensor: 64 MP with f/1.8 aperture, focal length of 26mm, featuring phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
- Ultra-wide sensor: 8 MP with f/2.2 aperture, offering a field of view of 123°, sensor size of 1/4", and pixel size measuring approximately 1.12 μm
- Macro lens: 5 MP with f/2.4 aperture
- Depth sensor: 5 MP also with f/2.4 aperture
Front-facing camera
- 20 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture
Camera features
- Single LED flash, panorama mode, and HDR support
Video capabilities
- 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second
- 720p resolution at 120 frames per second
Rear cameras
Quad-lens configuration:
- 48 MP primary camera (f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/2.0" sensor dimension, 0.8 μm pixel size, PDAF)
- 8 MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2 aperture, 123˚ viewing angle, 1/4.0" sensor dimension, 1.12 μm pixel size)
- 5 MP macro lens (f/2.4 aperture)
- 2 MP depth sensor (f/2.4 aperture)
Front-facing camera
- 13 MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture
Camera features
- Single LED flash, panorama capture, HDR functionality
Video recording options
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at both 30fps and 120fps
- Front camera records at 1080p, 30fps
4G model
- Optical fingerprint sensor embedded under the display
- Accelerometer
- Gyro
- Proximity detection sensor
- Compass
5G model
- Fingerprint sensor positioned on the side
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
4G model
- Wi-Fi supporting IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, and hotspot capabilities
- Bluetooth version 5.0 with A2DP and Low Energy (LE) support
- GPS with A-GPS assistance, including GLONASS, GALILEO, and BDS systems
- NFC availability varies by market or region
- FM radio with RDS and recording features
- USB Type-C 2.0 port with USB On-The-Go functionality
5G model
- Wi-Fi supporting IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot enabled
- Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP and LE support
- GPS including A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BDS compatibility
- NFC dependent on region or market availability
- Radio functionality unspecified
- USB Type-C 2.0 port with USB On-The-Go support
Software
Both variants launched with One UI 3.1 built on top of Android 11. Similar to its predecessor models, the Galaxy A32 and A32 5G qualify for two major Android OS updates along with two years of software maintenance and four years of security patches.
In March 2022, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy A32 would receive the Android 12 update featuring One UI 4.1.
Given the commitment to four years of security updates for these models, it is anticipated that they will continue receiving security patches for an additional two years following the rollout of Android 13.
Critical response
The device was generally well-received; however, its camera performance—particularly on the 5G version—was viewed as average. Wired rated it an 8 out of 10, while The Verge assigned a score of 7.5 out of 10.
References
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