Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, semiconductors, home appliances, telecommunications equipment |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy A32 represents a mid-tier Android smartphone designed and produced by Samsung Electronics. It succeeds the Samsung Galaxy A31 model and retains many similarities to its predecessor while enhancing the primary camera to a sharper resolution of 64 megapixels.[1] Additionally, a version supporting 5G connectivity is available; this variant features a downgraded camera setup—a main sensor of 48 megapixels—and uses a PLS TFT display but benefits from a more powerful processor.[1]
The initial launch of the Galaxy A32's 5G model occurred on January 22, 2021, followed by the release of the standard Galaxy A32 on February 17, 2021.[2]
Design
The Galaxy A32 features a display safeguarded by tempered glass, complemented 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
- Measures 158.9 × 73.6 × 8.4 mm (6.26 × 2.90 × 0.33 inches) (Height × Width × Depth)
- Weighs approximately 184 grams (~6.49 ounces)
5G Model
- Dimensions are 164.2 × 76.1 × 9.1 mm (6.46 × 3.00 × 0.36 inches) (Height × Width × Depth)
- Weight is around 205 grams (~7.23 ounces)
Hardware
The Galaxy A32 4G is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 (12 nm) system-on-chip, incorporating an octa-core CPU configuration (2 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) alongside the Mali G52-MC2 GPU. It offers internal storage options of either 64GB or 128GB and RAM capacities ranging from 4GB to 8GB. A dedicated microSDXC card slot supports expandable storage up to 512 GB. The device accommodates either a single or dual nano-SIM cards operating in dual stand-by mode. It houses a non-removable 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery with support for 15W fast charging. Network compatibility includes GSM, HSPA, and LTE standards. Audio features include a loudspeaker and a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Conversely, the Galaxy A32 5G utilizes the MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm) chipset with an octa-core CPU setup (2 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 plus 6 cores at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with the Mali G57-MC3 GPU. Storage options mirror the 4G variant with either 64GB or 128GB internal memory and RAM ranging from 4GB to 8GB. It supports expandable storage via a microSDXC card slot that shares space with one SIM slot, allowing up to a maximum of 512 GB. This model supports single SIM or hybrid dual SIM configurations (dual stand-by), both using nano-SIM cards. The battery is also a non-removable Li-ion cell rated at 5000 mAh with fast charging at 15W. Network support extends to GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, and the newer 5G standards. Audio capabilities include a loudspeaker and a 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
- Screen size measures 6.4 inches with a display area of approximately 98.9 cm2, resulting in around an 84.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution stands at 1080 × 2400 pixels with a tall aspect ratio of 20:9 and pixel density near ~411 ppi
5G Model
- PLS TFT display technology offering a refresh rate of 90 Hz and Infinity-U notch design
- Screen measures slightly larger at 6.5 inches covering about 102 cm2, yielding roughly an 81.6% screen-to-body ratio
- Resolution is lower at 720 ×1600 pixels maintaining the same aspect ratio of 20:9, with pixel density around ~270 ppi
Rear Camera on the 4G Model
The rear camera array consists of four lenses:
- Primary sensor: 64 MP with f/1.8 aperture, focal length equivalent to 26mm, featuring phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
- Ultra-wide lens: 8 MP, f/2.2 aperture, providing a wide field of view at 123°, sensor size of 1/4", and pixel dimensions of approximately 1.12 μm
- Macro lens: Dedicated 5 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture for close-up photography
- Depth sensor: Additional 5 MP unit also with f/2.4 aperture to assist in depth mapping
Front-facing camera
- 20 MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture
Camera capabilities
- Single LED flash, panorama mode, HDR support
Video capture
- 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second
- 720p resolution at 120 frames per second
Rear camera configuration
Four-lens array:
- 48 MP primary sensor (f/1.8 aperture, 26mm focal length, 1/2.0" sensor size, 0.8 μm pixel size, PDAF)
- 8 MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.2 aperture, 123˚ viewing angle, 1/4.0" sensor size, 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 an f/2.2 aperture
Camera features
- Single LED flash, panorama functionality, HDR capability
Video recording options
- 4K at 30fps
- 1080p at 30fps and 120fps
- Front camera: 1080p at 30fps
4G model
- Optical fingerprint scanner embedded under the display
- Accelerometer
- Gyro
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
5G model
- Fingerprint scanner located on the side
- Accelerometer
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Compass
4G model
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards, dual-band support, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot functionality
- Bluetooth version 5.0 with A2DP and Low Energy (LE)
- GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS compatibility
- NFC availability varies by market or region
- FM radio with RDS and recording capability
- USB Type-C 2.0 port supporting USB On-The-Go
5G model
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot capabilities
- Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP and LE support
- GPS including A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS systems
- NFC dependent on market or region
- Radio functionality unspecified
- USB Type-C 2.0 port with USB On-The-Go support
Software
Both variants were launched running One UI version 3.1 built on Android 11. Consistent with its predecessor, the Galaxy A32 and A32 5G are entitled to two major Android operating system upgrades, alongside two years of software updates and four years of security patches.
In March 2022, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy A32 would receive the Android 12 update featuring One UI version 4.1.
Given the commitment to four years of security updates for the A32 models, it is highly probable that they will continue to receive security patches for an additional two years following the rollout of Android 13.
Critical response
The device was generally well-received; however, the camera performance—particularly on the 5G version—was regarded as average. For instance, 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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