Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
#2352
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
#2277Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Performance
76.984.0
Camera
54.937.8
Display
41.951.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.683.0
Connectivity
82.673.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.750.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G features a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Galaxy F42 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the A32 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the F42 uses the Dimensity 700, both offering octa-core CPUs but with slightly different clock speeds.
- The A32's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the F42 has a more advanced 64 MP main sensor, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery capacity and support 15W charging, but the A32 weighs slightly more at 205g compared to the F42's 203g.
- Both devices run on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, but the A32 features One UI 5 while the F42 uses One UI Core 5, indicating a difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2021, September 29
Announced
2021, January 13
2021, September 29
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)
TFT LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
1152p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
167.2 x 76.4 x 9 mm (6.58 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
205 g
203 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Matte Aqua, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.47 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/75 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI core 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass