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The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 172 phones
Performance 1.7 /5
Display 1.2 /5
Rear Camera 1.5 /5
Front Camera 2.2 /5
Battery 2.4 /5

Buyers who need the cheapest possible Samsung phone with 5G connectivity and do not mind limited software support, an older chipset, and a basic HD+ display.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Galaxy A33 5G — Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Display 6.5" HD+ TFT LCD, 60Hz 6.4" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 720 Exynos 1280
Camera system 48MP + 8MP UW + 5MP macro + 2MP depth 48MP OIS + 8MP UW + 5MP macro + 2MP depth
Battery 5,000mAh, 15W wired 5,000mAh, 25W wired
Build / Design Plastic, no IP rating, headphone jack Glass/plastic, IP67, no headphone jack
Storage options 64GB / 128GB + microSD (1TB) 128GB + microSD (1TB)
SIM-free price Not available From £89.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G still worth buying?
The Galaxy A32 5G is difficult to recommend in 2026. While it still functions as a basic smartphone with 5G connectivity and excellent battery life, its software support has ended, the HD+ display is noticeably behind modern standards, and the Dimensity 720 chipset feels sluggish with current apps. Newer phones like the Galaxy A16 offer a far better experience.
How good is the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G camera?
The 48MP main camera produces acceptable photos in good lighting with reasonable colour accuracy. The 8MP ultrawide adds some versatility, and the 5MP macro is useful for close-up shots. Low-light performance is limited without OIS. For basic photography and documentation, it is functional but clearly outclassed by newer budget phones.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G have a good display?
The 6.5-inch TFT LCD display is large but limited to HD+ resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate in most regions. It lacks the vibrancy and contrast of AMOLED panels, and the lower resolution means text and images are not as sharp as on phones with FHD+ screens. For basic use it is adequate, but it is one of the A32 5G's weaker points.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery is the phone's strongest feature, comfortably lasting two days with light-to-moderate use. The efficient Dimensity 720 chipset and HD+ display help maximise battery life. The 15W charging speed is slow by modern standards, taking around two and a half hours for a full charge.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Galaxy A32 5G includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is useful for anyone with wired earphones. It also has a microSD card slot supporting up to 1TB of expandable storage, giving it practical advantages over some newer budget phones that have dropped these features.
How does the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G compare to the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
The A33 5G is a substantial upgrade with a Super AMOLED display at 120Hz replacing the HD+ TFT LCD, the Exynos 1280 chipset for significantly better performance, OIS on the main camera, IP67 water resistance, and longer software support. The A33 5G removed the headphone jack and microSD slot in some variants. If available at a reasonable price, the A33 5G is a far better phone in every meaningful respect. Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 5G deals.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 172 phones

  • Dimensity 720
  • Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
33%
Avg
35%
Best
99%
This phone
33%
Avg
45%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.5 inches
  • 720 x 1600 pixels
  • TFT, 60Hz
This phone
24%
Avg
63%
Best
97%
This phone
24%
Avg
60%
Best
100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 48 MP main camera
  • 4K video recording
This phone
30%
Avg
34%
Best
73%
This phone
30%
Avg
39%
Best
90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 13 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
This phone
44%
Avg
61%
Best
92%
This phone
44%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 15W wired
This phone
47%
Avg
51%
Best
100%
This phone
47%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1

Weight

205 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 11, up to Android 13, One UI 5

Colours

Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet

Radio

FM radio

Body

Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

48

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30/120fs

Primary Selfie Camera

13 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)

Display Size

6.5

Display Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 720

GPU

Mali-G57 MC3

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/75 Mbps, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

15W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass