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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Motorola Edge 40 Neo

46 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
VS
65 out of 100
Motorola Edge 40 Neo
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.5-inch Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G) that was released on January 13, 2021, against the Motorola Edge 40 Neo, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7030 and came out 2 years and 8 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 22% longer battery life (25:37 vs 21:04 hours)
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Motorola Edge 40 Neo
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Delivers 117% higher peak brightness (1067 against 492 nits)
  • 49% higher pixel density (402 vs 270 PPI)
  • 39% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (537K versus 388K)
  • Supports higher wattage charging (68W versus 15W)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Stereo speakers
  • Thinner bezels – 8.5% more screen real estate
  • The phone is 2 years and 8 months newer

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and Motorola Edge 40 Neo 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
Edge 40 Neo

Display

TypeTFT LCDPOLED
Size6.5 inches6.55 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI270 ppi402 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoYes (60-144 Hz)
Max rated brightness500 nits550 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1300 nits
HDR supportNoYes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate - 360 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Screen-to-body ratio81.7%90.2%
Display features - - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming
Display tests
RGB color space96.1%97.7%
PWM - 120 Hz
Response time53 ms1 ms
Contrast862:1∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A32 5G
492 nits
Edge 40 Neo+117%
1067 nits

Design and build

Height164.2 mm (6.46 inches)159.63 mm (6.28 inches)
Width76.1 mm (3 inches)71.99 mm (2.83 inches)
Thickness9.1 mm (0.36 inches)7.89 mm (0.31 inches)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)172 g (6.07 oz)
WaterproofNoIP68
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, PurpleBlack, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and Motorola Edge 40 Neo in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 720 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7030
Max clock2000 MHz2500 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 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78
Manufacturing - TSMC
Lithography process7 nanometers6 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APUMediaTek APU 550
GraphicsMali-G57 MP3Mali-G610 MP3
GPU shading units192384
GPU clock850 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~326.4 GFLOPS~768 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Galaxy A32 5G
388163
Edge 40 Neo+39%
537729
CPU127273167880
GPU8469792421
Memory86369117794
UX89824159634
Total score388163537729
Samples[3 tests][14 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature37.2 °C49 °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 GB8, 12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1866 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GB -

Software

Operating systemAndroid 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 4.1My UX
OS size22 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power15 W68 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (23% in 30 min)Yes (82% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:24 hr0:51 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:44 hr07:17 hr
Watching video14:55 hr13:01 hr
Gaming06:11 hr05:09 hr
Standby122 hr110 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A32 5G+22%
25:37 hr
Edge 40 Neo
21:04 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
SensorSamsung S5KGM2Omnivision OV50A
Sensor size1/2.0"1/1.5"
Pixel size0.8 micron1 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP13 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm -
Sensor size1/4.0" -
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP -
Aperturef/2.4 -
StabilizationNo -

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31206528 x 4896
Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
SensorCMOSCMOS
Pixel size - 0.7 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- 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, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotYesNo
LTE Cat*1618
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersMonoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioYesNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A32 5G+11%
93.2 dB
Edge 40 Neo
83.9 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedJanuary 2021September 2023
Release dateFebruary 2021September 2023
Launch price$280$399
SAR (head)0.33 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.08 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled charger - Yes, 68 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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