Apple iPhone SE
#2866
Samsung Galaxy M32
#1402Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone SE
Samsung Galaxy M32
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
45.445.7
Display
76.584.5
Battery
59.563.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
59.864.5
Summary
- The Apple iPhone SE features a compact build with a glass front and aluminum back, weighing 113g, while the Samsung Galaxy M32 has a larger, heavier design at 180g with a glass front and plastic back.
- The iPhone SE's 4.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels, whereas the Galaxy M32 boasts a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone SE is powered by the Apple A9 chipset, while the Galaxy M32 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G80, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the iPhone SE having a 12 MP rear camera and 4K video recording, compared to the Galaxy M32's 64 MP main camera and additional lenses for ultrawide, macro, and depth photography.
- Battery life is another contrast, as the iPhone SE has a 1624mAh capacity, while the Galaxy M32 features a substantial 5000mAh battery with faster charging.
- Finally, the iPhone SE runs on iOS, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, while the Galaxy M32 operates on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone SE
Samsung Galaxy M32
General
Release Date
2016, March 31
2021, June 21
Announced
2016, March 21
2021, June 21
Description
Supported LTE Networks
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M32 Prime with Android 12Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Display
Size
4"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
640 x 1136 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
640
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
1.2 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1624 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 1624 mAh, non-removable (6.21 Wh)
Li-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
N/A
25W wired (International)15W wired (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in)
159.3 x 74 x 8.4 mm (Global) or 9.3 mm (India)
Weight
113 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
iOS 9.3.2, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes