Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
#1945
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
#1718Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.877.8
Overall
62.463.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G features a 6.5-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G has a slightly smaller 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A32 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 utilizes the more powerful Dimensity 800U.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera, but the Redmi Note 9 offers a slightly wider ultrawide angle at 118 degrees compared to the A32's 123 degrees.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 9 supports faster charging at 18W compared to the A32's 15W.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front and plastic backs, but the A32 is slightly heavier at 205g versus the Redmi's 199g.
- Software-wise, the A32 runs Android 11 with One UI 5, while the Redmi Note 9 operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12, and the A32 lacks stereo speakers, unlike the Redmi Note 9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 5G
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2020, November 26
Announced
2021, January 13
2020, November 26
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.53"
Type
TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 800U (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
162 x 77.3 x 9.2 mm (6.38 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
205 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Gray, Green, Violet
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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
5.1, 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, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes