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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs A15 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs A15 5G

46 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
VS
53 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G) that was released on January 13, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus and came out 2 years and 11 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
  • Shows 13% longer battery life (25:37 vs 22:46 hours)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  • Higher display refresh rate – 90 Hz
  • 47% higher pixel density (396 vs 270 PPI)
  • Delivers 58% higher peak brightness (790 against 499 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • The phone is 2 years and 11 months newer
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • Super AMOLED display (versus competitor's TFT LCD)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)
  • Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus UFS 2.1

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and A15 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A32 5G
vs
Galaxy A15 5G

Display

TypeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Size6.5 inches6.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI270 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness500 nits800 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Tempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio81.7%84.4%
Display features - - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space96.1%99%
PWM - 90 Hz
Response time53 ms1 ms
Contrast862:1∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A32 5G
499 nits
Galaxy A15 5G+58%
790 nits

Design and build

Height164.2 mm (6.46 inches)160.1 mm (6.3 inches)
Width76.1 mm (3 inches)76.8 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness9.1 mm (0.36 inches)8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, PurpleBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 720 5GMediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus
Max clock2000 MHz2200 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76
L3 cache - 2 MB
Manufacturing - TSMC
Lithography process7 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APUYes
GraphicsMali-G57 MP3Mali-G57 MP2
GPU shading units192128
GPU clock850 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~326.4 GFLOPS~243.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU127273124973
GPU8469763368
Memory8636988392
UX89824105902
Total score388163382635
Samples[3 tests][9 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature37.2 °C44.6 °C
Stability97% -
Graphics test7 FPS -
Graphics score1228 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score4650 -
Video editing5472 -
Photo editing12196 -
Data manipulation5953 -
Writing score7887 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB4, 6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1866 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)Android 14
ROMOne UI 4.1One UI 6
OS size22 GB20 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (23% in 30 min)Yes (51% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:24 hr1:23 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:44 hr10:02 hr
Watching video14:55 hr13:42 hr
Gaming06:11 hr07:43 hr
Standby122 hr97 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A32 5G+13%
25:37 hr
Galaxy A15 5G
22:46 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (1080p)120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123° -
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 5 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGM2Hynix Hi5022Q
Sensor size1/2.0"1/2.8"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm17 mm
Sensor - SmartSense SC501CS
Sensor size1/4.0"1/5"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Sensor - GalaxyCore GC02M1
StabilizationNoNo

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorCMOSGalaxyCore GC013A
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalNo
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth featuresPBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DPLE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*16 -
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A32 5G+11%
93.2 dB
Galaxy A15 5G
83.7 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeBudget
AnnouncedJanuary 2021December 2023
Release dateFebruary 2021December 2023
Launch price$280$199
SAR (head)0.33 W/kg0.8 W/kg
SAR (body)1.08 W/kg1.46 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled charger - Not included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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