Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
#2352
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
#2162Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Performance
76.964.4
Camera
54.953.0
Display
41.958.9
Battery
33.736.8
Build
72.690.5
Connectivity
82.661.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.751.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G features a plastic build with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has an aluminum back and frame, offering a more premium feel.
- The A32 5G has a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, whereas the Mi Max 2 sports a 6.44-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A32 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, providing 5G connectivity, while the Mi Max 2 uses the Snapdragon 625, which lacks 5G support.
- The A32 5G's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 12 MP sensor on the Mi Max 2, offering superior photography capabilities.
- The A32 5G has a 5000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the 5300 mAh in the Mi Max 2, but both devices lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the A32 5G runs on Android 11 with One UI 5, while the Mi Max 2 operates on an older Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2017
Announced
2021, January 13
2017
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.44"
Type
TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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)
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
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)
174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm (6.85 x 3.49 x 0.30 in)
Weight
205 g
211 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Gold, Matte Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.71 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat16 1024/75 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass