Samsung Galaxy A32 5G deals
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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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About the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G was Samsung's most affordable 5G phone when it launched in January 2021, bringing next-generation mobile connectivity to the mass market. The 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with HD+ resolution provides a large screen for everyday use, though the lower resolution and TFT panel technology are clear concessions to keep the price down. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM delivers adequate performance for basic tasks, messaging, social media, and light productivity. Samsung equipped the A32 5G with a quad camera system featuring a 48MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor, offering more photographic versatility than most budget phones of its era. The 5,000mAh battery is a genuine highlight, easily delivering two days of use with lighter activity, though 15W charging means extended time tethered to a charger. The phone's software support has concluded, having received two OS updates from its Android 11 launch to Android 13. At current prices, the A32 5G is a legacy device best suited for buyers who need the cheapest possible 5G phone and are comfortable with an older handset, though newer options like the A16 offer much better value.
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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 £139.99 |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Specifications
Spec Scores
£200-£399 Phones · 192 phones
- Dimensity 720
- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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
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
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
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
- 5,000 mAh
- 15W wired
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