Samsung Galaxy M32
#2101
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
#1527Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance
74.278.4
Camera
19.168.5
Display
83.272.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
89.892.0
Connectivity
62.555.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.757.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M32 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M32 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, which generally offers better performance.
- Both phones have a 64 MP main camera, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max supports 4K video recording and gyro-EIS, while the Galaxy M32 is limited to 1080p.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the M32 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi at 5020 mAh, but the Redmi supports faster 33W charging compared to the M32's 25W.
- Both devices run Android with their respective custom UIs, with the M32 upgradable to Android 13 and the Redmi to Android 12.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass on the front, but the Redmi has a glass back, making it slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M32
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2021, June 21
2020, March 12
Announced
2021, June 21
2020, March 12
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M32 Prime with Android 12Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired (International)15W wired (India)
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 74 x 8.4 mm (Global) or 9.3 mm (India)
165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 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
Black, Light Blue
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.64 W/kg (head)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
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 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass