Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
#2352
Samsung Galaxy M05
#2535Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy M05
Performance
76.973.7
Camera
54.935.5
Display
41.942.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.685.1
Connectivity
82.656.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.748.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 5, while the Galaxy M05 has a standard glass front, both with plastic frames and backs.
- The A32 5G has a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display, whereas the M05 offers a slightly larger 6.7-inch PLS LCD display, both with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A32 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, while the M05 uses the Mediatek Helio G85, with the A32 5G providing a more advanced processing architecture.
- The A32 5G's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor and a 13 MP selfie camera, compared to the M05's 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the M05 supports faster 25W charging compared to the A32 5G's 15W.
- Finally, the A32 5G runs Android 11 with an upgrade path to Android 13, while the M05 comes with Android 14 and promises up to two major upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy M05
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2024, September 10
Announced
2021, January 13
2024, September 10
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.7"
Type
TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)
PLS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB 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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
25W 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)
168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.08 x 0.35 in)
Weight
205 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Mint Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.46 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/75 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE
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
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
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 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, proximity