Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

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Galaxy A26 5G compared with Galaxy A32 5G
SamsungGalaxy A26 5GSamsungGalaxy A32 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025February 2021
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 1080 (better)1600 × 720
Sharpness385 pixels per inch (better)270 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)60 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersTFT LCD, HD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (Notebookcheck)
Display featuresVision BoosterInfinity-V camera notch; European model has a 60 Hz display (Notebookcheck), unlike the 90 Hz US model reviewed by Android Authority and Tom's Guide
Performance
ChipExynos 1380MediaTek Dimensity 720
Memory8 GB (better)4 GB
Storage256 GB (better)64 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)MediaTek Dimensity 720 identified by Android Authority, Tom's Guide and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2 GHz
GPU–Mali-G57 MP3 (Notebookcheck)
Storage type–UFS 2.1 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 47.2 GB available on the 64 GB model
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISF1.8, autofocus, no OIS
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.2F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fps
Front video–Up to Full HD at 30 fps (Notebookcheck)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters5 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hoursUp to 20 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 W (better)Up to 15 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class CRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE internet, 21 hours Wi-Fi internet, 106 hours audio playback and 36 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)15 W Adaptive Fast Charging; adapter included (Android Authority and Tom's Guide)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Android Authority and Tom's Guide)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.0
NFC–Supported
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g (better)205 g
Thickness7.7 mm (better)9.1 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm164.2 × 76.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and backPlastic frame and fibreglass-reinforced plastic back (Notebookcheck)
ColoursBlack, White, MintAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet
Water resistance detailIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorSide-mounted fingerprint reader; face recognition (Android Authority)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, virtual light sensing, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Mono speaker; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 11 with One UI 3.1 (Android Authority and Notebookcheck)
Software updatesSix OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)A minimum of four years of security updates promised
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google–
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+)Samsung Knox
In the box–15 W charger, USB cable and SIM tool (Notebookcheck)

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