Samsung Galaxy A32 vs Galaxy A25

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Samsung Galaxy A32 vs Galaxy A25

46 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A32
VS
57 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A25

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy A32 (with Mediatek Helio G80) that was released on February 25, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A25, which is powered by Exynos 1280 and came out 2 years and 10 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A32
  • Shows 20% longer battery life (22:11 vs 18:26 hours)
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A25
  • 2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (480K versus 236K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Delivers 27% higher peak brightness (1038 against 820 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Exynos 1280
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Stereo speakers
  • The phone is 2 years and 10 months newer
  • More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A32 and Galaxy A25 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

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.4 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI411 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness800 nits1000 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio84.5%84.2%
Display features - Always-On Display - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space - 145.1%
PWM - 119 Hz
Response time - 1 ms
Contrast - ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
820 nits
1038 nits

Design and build

Height158.9 mm (6.26 inches)161 mm (6.34 inches)
Width73.6 mm (2.9 inches)76.5 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight184 g (6.49 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, PurpleBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A32 and Samsung Galaxy A25 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediatek Helio G80Samsung Exynos 1280
Max clock2000 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache1 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process12 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2Mali-G68 MP4
GPU shading units48256
GPU clock950 MHz972 MHz
FLOPS~91.2 GFLOPS~487 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
480563
CPU84269158444
GPU47222105626
Memory4347989882
UX61519126611
Total score236489480563
Samples[8 tests][21 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 6, 8 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1866 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 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 5.0One UI 6
OS size18.6 GB20 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (25% in 30 min)Yes (49% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:19 hr1:24 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:05 hr06:44 hr
Watching video12:48 hr11:34 hr
Gaming05:29 hr04:52 hr
Standby116 hr91 hr
General battery life
22:11 hr
18:26 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9216 x 69128160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 5 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length - 27 mm
Sensor - Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1
Sensor size - 1/2.76"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm -
Sensor - Samsung ISOCELL (S5K)4HA
Sensor size1/4.0"1/4"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Sensor - GalaxyCore GC02M1
StabilizationNoNo

Selfie camera

Megapixels20 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution5380 x 36204160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorCMOSHynix Hi-1339
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
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
- 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
NFC*NoYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoYes
LTE Cat*1218
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedFebruary 2021December 2023
Release dateFebruary 2021December 2023
Launch price$250$299
SAR (head)0.45 W/kg0.46 W/kg
SAR (body)1.3 W/kg1.19 W/kg
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- 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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