Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
Performance
68.562.5
Camera
47.947.9
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
62.461.2
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 Pro has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A32 5G is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro utilizes the Snapdragon 720G, which generally offers superior performance.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro includes additional video features like gyro-EIS.
- The Galaxy A32 5G has a slightly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 5020 mAh in the Redmi Note 9 Pro, with both supporting wired charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a glass back, enhancing its premium feel.
- Software-wise, the A32 runs Android 11 with One UI 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro operates on Android 10 with MIUI 13, both being upgradable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2020, March 12
Announced
2021, January 13
2020, March 12
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Global market
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
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 2400 pixels, 20:9 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)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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/1.9, 26mm (wide), 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 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)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
205 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
5.0, 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, NavIC
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

