Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A20 Comparison and Differences

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A20

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Differences between Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and Samsung Galaxy A20 - Which to Choose?

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G:

Supports 5G connectivity for faster internet speeds.
Larger battery capacity of 5000mAh, which typically means longer battery life.
Higher resolution main camera at 48MP, making it potentially better for photography.
More recent chipset MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G, which may offer better performance.
Higher AnTuTu v8 benchmark score, indicating better overall device performance.
Variants come with more RAM options, potentially leading to smoother multitasking.
Newer release date, as it was launched in early 2021.
Fast charging 15W to quickly replenish the battery.
Available in more storage options up to 128GB.

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A20:

Has a Super AMOLED display which may offer better color representation and contrast.
It is lighter, weighing 169g compared to the A32 5G's 205g.
Slightly smaller and slimmer design which may be preferred by some users.
Has a dedicated microSD slot, allowing for memory expansion without sacrificing a SIM slot.
FM radio included which can be useful in areas without internet connectivity for entertainment or news.
Lower SAR values, indicating lower radiofrequency energy absorption.
Lower price, potentially making it a more budget-friendly option.
Has a 3.5mm jack that allows the use of traditional headphones without an adapter.

Note: The actual performance and user experience may vary, and it is always recommended to check the latest user reviews and hands-on experiences when considering a smartphone purchase.

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G or Samsung Galaxy A20 Specs Comparison

Common specs

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy A32 5G	Samsung Galaxy A20
Rating	(+2)	(+0)
Release date	2021, January 13	2019, March
Dimensions (HxWxD)	164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm \| 6.46 x 6.46 x 3 in	158.4 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm \| 6.24 x 6.24 x 2.94 in
Weight	205 g \| 7.23 oz	169 g \| 5.96 oz
Body Build		Front glass, plastic body
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet	Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange, Gold
Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Ion, non-removable	4000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po
Battery life		Talking time - Up to 12 (3G) Music play - Up to 82 h
Approximate price	250 EUR	200 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Screen

Technology	TFT	Super AMOLED
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	6.5" in	6.4" in
Screen area	102.0 cm²	100.5 cm²
Screen format	20:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	81.6%	85.0%
Screen resolution	720 x 1600 px	720 x 1560 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	270 PPI	268 PPI
Screen protection		Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	48 MP, Quad	13 MP, Dual
Camera specs	-48 MP, f/1.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0'', 0.8µm, PDAF -8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0'', 1.12µm -5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) -2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)	-13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF -5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)
Functions	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	13 MP, Single	8 MP, Single
Specifications	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	8 MP, f/2.0
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system - OS	Android 11, One UI 3.0	Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	- MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm)	- Exynos 7884 Octa (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	- Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.35 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC3	Mali-G71 MP2
External memory	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM	32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Benchmark

Antutu 8 Total	249521
Antutu 7 Total
GeekBench 5 Single Core	555	235
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	1666	852

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Bands	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE () -5G - SA/NSA ()	-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only) -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	Yes (market/region dependent)
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go	2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE	5.0, A2DP, LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.33 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)	SAR - 1.09 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.23 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio		FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others		- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Sensors	- Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	- Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Other extras	- Fast charging 15W	- Fast battery charging 15W
Versions		- Versions: SM-A205F/DS, SM-A205FN/DS (Global), SM-A205U (USA), SM-A205GN/DS, SM-A205YN, SM-A205G/DS, SM-A205W (Canada)