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Samsung Galaxy A32
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
7.1
Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.0
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Design and Screen score | 6.1Design & Materials | 6.7Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 5.7Performance & Hardware | 6.3Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 5.9Camera | 7.4Camera |
Connectivity score | 6.8 Connectivity | 7.9 Connectivity |
Battery score | 6.7 Battery | 7.8 Battery |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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User score |
7.3
49 reviews
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7.9
47 reviews
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Specs |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Inches | 6.4" | 6.4" |
Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
Usable surface | 84% useful | 83% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Dimensions |
73.6 mm
158.9 mm 8.4 mm |
74.0 mm
159.7 mm 8.1 mm |
Weight | 184 g | 186 g |
Micro |
Helio G80 Octa-Core |
Exynos 1280 Octa-Core |
RAM | 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
AnTuTu |
200.458 v8 |
415.448 v9 |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
1
64.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 2 3 4 |
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8 IMX582 Exmor RS 2 3 4 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 13 Tiramisu |
The Battle of Mid-Range Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A32 vs. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
The mid-range smartphone market continues to grow at an impressive rate, with consumers becoming increasingly interested in models that offer great usability without the need to break the bank. Two new releases from tech giant Samsung are vying for the attention of those looking for a good mid-range device, the Samsung Galaxy A32 and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G. Let’s take a look at what these two phones have to offer in terms of design, hardware and connectivity, focusing on the differences between them too.
Design & Materials Starting off with design, both the Samsung Galaxy A32 and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G come with a plastic frame and a 6.4-inch AMOLED or Super AMOLED screen respectively. However, the Samsung Galaxy A32 has a higher usable surface of 84.1%, compared to its newer counterpart which has 83.3%. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for added protection and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos for richer sound experiences.
Hardware In terms of hardware, the Samsung Galaxy A32 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 processor with RAM options of 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB and storage options of 64GB or 128GB. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is equipped with Samsung’s own Exynos 1280 processor, along withRAM options of 6GB or 8GB and storage options of 128GB or 256GB. Furthermore, both phones offer external storage and MicroSD in a slot card tray, while the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the Samsung Galaxy A32 (v8) and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (v9) are 200458 and 415448 respectively.
Camera The cameras of both phones are of similar quality, with both featuring a quadruple camera. For the Samsung Galaxy A32, you get a 64.2MP f/1.8 CMOS standard lens, an 8MP f/2.2 wide angle lens, a 5MP f/2.4 portrait mode depth lens, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro lens. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G boasts a Sony IMX582 Exmor RS 48MP f/1.8 standard lens, a Sony IMX355 8MP f/2.2 wide angle lens, a GalaxyCore 2MP f/2.4 portrait mode depth lens, and a GalaxyCore GC5035 5MP f/2.4 macro lens. Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G supports 4K video, optical stabilization (OIS).
Connectivity & Battery In terms of connectivity, both phones feature Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM and NFC, but only the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G also has Bluetooth 5.1. Both phones also have an audio jack and a fingerprint display as security measures. Finally, both phones have a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charge support, giving them similar battery life.
Conclusion The Samsung Galaxy A32 and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G both offer great mid-range usability at reasonable prices. While their design and hardware specifications are very similar, the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G does offer some additional features such as Corning Gorilla Glass 5, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, 8GB RAM, a higher AnTuTu benchmark score, Bluetooth 5.1, and optical stabilization (OIS) for its cameras. Ultimately, it ultimately comes down to what features you are looking for in a phone and your budget.
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Aliases | Galaxy A32 4G, Galaxy A32 LTE | SM-A336B, SM-A336B/DS, SM-A336BLBGEUB |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Release date |
February 2021, 3 years ago |
March 2022, 2 years ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Size |
73.6 mm
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158.9 mm
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8.4 mm
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74.0 mm
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159.7 mm
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8.1 mm
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Weight | 184 g | 186 g |
Usable surface | 84 % | 83 % |
Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Resistance | - | IP67 |
Colors |
Black
White
Blue
Violet
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Black
White
Cyan
Copper
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Diagonal | 6.4" | 6.4" |
Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
FHD+ 1080 x 2400 px |
Density | 411 Pixels per inch | 411 Pixels per inch |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Model | MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T) | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
CPU | 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz |
Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 12 nm | 5 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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GPU | ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Type | LPDDR4X RAM | -- |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Score |
200.458
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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415.448
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Type | -- | -- |
SD Slot |
Yes
, Independent SD slot |
Yes
, Slot for SD or second SIM card |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Fingerprint | Yes, in screen | Yes, in screen |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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No. of cameras | Quad rear camera | Quad rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 64.2 Mpx | 48 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX582 Exmor RS |
Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.8 | ƒ/ 1.8 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | -- | 0.80 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | -- | 1/2" |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Flash | LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | No | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
No, 30 fps |
Yes, 240 fps |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 20 Mpx | 13 Mpx |
Sensor | Unknown | Sony IMX258 |
Type | -- | CMOS |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | 1.12 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | 1/3.06" |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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DxOMark Score | -- |
85 Mobile 91 Photo 80 Video |
Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
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5G | -- |
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3G |
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2G |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Navigation |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Capacity |
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
Fast charge | Yes |
Yes, 25.0W |
Others |
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Samsung Galaxy A32 Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A325F |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B |
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Operating System |
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Google Services (official) | Yes | Yes |