Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
Performance
76.978.3
Camera
54.968.5
Display
41.976.6
Battery
33.735.9
Build
72.691.4
Connectivity
82.655.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.758.0
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 9S has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and HDR10 support.
- In terms of performance, the A32 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9S utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, which may offer better graphics performance.
- Both phones have a similar camera setup with a 48 MP main sensor, but the Redmi Note 9S includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The A32 5G has a slightly larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 5020 mAh in the Redmi Note 9S, but both support wired charging without wireless capabilities.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, but the Redmi Note 9S has a glass back, enhancing its premium feel.
- Lastly, the A32 5G runs on Android 11 with One UI 5, while the Redmi Note 9S operates on Android 10 with MIUI 14, with both being upgradable to newer versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2020, March 23
Announced
2021, January 13
2020, March 23
Description
Not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy A32
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
TFT LCD, 60Hz (International), 90Hz (SM-A326U, SM-326DL only)
IPS LCD, HDR10, 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
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, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.96 W/kg (head) 0.40 W/kg (body)
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, 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 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

