Xiaomi Redmi 10 vs Samsung Galaxy A32

56 out of 100

55 out of 100

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.5-inch Xiaomi Redmi 10 (with MediaTek Helio G88) that was released on August 19, 2021, against the Samsung Galaxy A32, which is powered by Mediatek Helio G80 and came out 6 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Differences
Review
Specs
Benchmarks
Battery life
Camera
Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone

Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi 10

Newer Bluetooth version (v5.1)
23% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (293K versus 238K)
Stereo speakers
Reverse charging feature
The phone is 6-months newer
Has a built-in infrared port

Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A32

Delivers 72% higher peak brightness (821 against 478 nits)
Super AMOLED display (versus competitor''s IPS LCD)
Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi 10 and Samsung Galaxy A32 crucial features

Display

Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Camera

Photo and video recording quality

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Performance

CPU and memory performance (apps, system)

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Gaming

Capabilities for playing modern games

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Battery

Battery life, charging type and speed

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Connectivity

Networks, ports, data transmission

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

NanoReview Score

Final comparison evaluation

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Value for money

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests

Phone:

Redmi 10

Galaxy A32

Display

Type	IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Size	6.5 inches	6.4 inches
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
PPI	405 ppi	411 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	No	No
Max rated brightness	400 nits	800 nits
HDR support	Yes, HDR10	No
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio	83.5%	84.6%
Display features	-	- Always-On Display

Display tests
Response time	35.4 ms	-
Contrast	2464:1	-

Peak brightness test (auto)

Redmi 10

478 nits

Galaxy A32 +72%

821 nits

Design and build

Height	161.9 mm (6.37 inches)	158.9 mm (6.26 inches)
Width	75.5 mm (2.97 inches)	73.6 mm (2.9 inches)
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35 inches)	8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight	181 g (6.38 oz)	184 g (6.49 oz)
Waterproof	No	No
Rear material	Plastic	Plastic
Frame material	Plastic	Plastic
Colors	White, Gray, Blue	White, Black, Blue, Purple
Fingerprint scanner	Yes, in-button	Yes, in-display

Screen-to-body ratio

Redmi 10

83.5%

Galaxy A32 +1%

84.6%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi 10 and Samsung Galaxy A32 in the benchmarks

SoC
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G88	Mediatek Helio G80
Max clock	2000 MHz	2000 MHz
CPU cores	8 (2 + 6)	8 (2 + 6)
Architecture	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75	- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
L3 cache	-	1 MB
Lithography process	12 nanometers	12 nanometers
Graphics	Mali-G52 MP2	Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units	48	48
GPU clock	1000 MHz	950 MHz
FLOPS	~96 GFLOPS	~91.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Redmi 10 +1%

518

Galaxy A32

514

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Redmi 10

1563

Galaxy A32

1568

AnTuTu Benchmark 10

Redmi 10 +23%

293671

Galaxy A32

238410

CPU	107714	84238
GPU	45227	38652
Memory	73563	51224
UX	66208	63250
Total score	293671	238410

Memory

RAM
RAM size	4, 6 GB	4, 6, 8 GB
Memory type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Memory clock	1866 MHz	1866 MHz
Channels	2	2

Storage
Storage size	64, 128 GB	64, 128 GB
Storage type	eMMC 5.1	eMMC 5.1
Memory card	MicroSD	MicroSD
Memory card max size	Up to 512 GB	Up to 1024 GB

Software

Operating system	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)	Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 13)
ROM	MIUI 14	One UI 5.0
OS size	22.4 GB	18.6 GB

Battery

Capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Max charge power	18 W	15 W
Battery type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Reverse charging	Yes	No
Fast charging	Yes (26% in 30 min)	Yes (25% in 30 min)
Full charging time	2:13 hr	2:19 hr

Battery life tests
Web browsing	11:59 hr	12:46 hr
Watching video	11:32 hr	14:17 hr
Gaming	06:07 hr	06:20 hr
Standby	140 hr	115 hr

General battery life

Redmi 10

35:02 hr

Galaxy A32

35:02 hr

Camera

Specs and camera test of smartphones

Main camera
Matrix	50 megapixels	64 megapixels
Image resolution	8700 x 5800	9216 x 6912
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Flash	LED	LED
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
8K video recording	No	No
4K video recording	No	No
1080p video recording	Up to 30FPS	Up to 30FPS
Slow motion	120 FPS (720p)	120 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens	120°	123°
Lenses	4 (50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP)	4 (64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP)
Wide (main) lens	- 50 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Pixel size: 0.64 micron - Sensor: 1/2.76", Samsung S5KJN1 (ISOCELL Plus CMOS) - Phase autofocus	- 64 MP - Aperture: f/1.8 - Phase autofocus
Ultra-wide lens	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Focal length: 13 mm - Pixel size: 1.14 micron - Sensor: 1/2.8", Sony IMX355 (Exmor-RS CMOS)	- 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Focal length: 13 mm - Pixel size: 1.12 micron - Sensor: 1/4.0" (CMOS)
Macro lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.12 micron	- 5 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Depth lens	- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4	- 5 MP - Aperture: f/2.4
Camera features	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode	- Bokeh mode - Pro mode

Selfie camera
Megapixels	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Image resolution	3264 x 2448	5380 x 3620
Aperture	f/2.0	f/2.2
Focal length	27 mm	-
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Video resolution	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS	1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-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
Bluetooth version	5.1	5
Bluetooth features	LE, HID, A2DP	PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG	- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo	GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC *	Depends on the region	No
Infrared port	Yes	No

Network
Number of SIM *	2	2
Type of SIM card	Nano	Nano
Multi SIM mode	Standby	Standby
eSIM support *	No	No
Hybrid slot	No	No
LTE Cat *	7	12
5G support	No	No

Sound

Speakers	Stereo	Mono
Headphone audio jack	Yes	Yes
FM radio	Yes	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	Yes

Speakers test

Max loudness

Redmi 10

88.9 dB

Galaxy A32

n/a

Other

Category	Budget	Mid-range
Announced	August 2021	February 2021
Release date	August 2021	February 2021
SAR (head)	-	0.45 W/kg
SAR (body)	-	1.3 W/kg
Sensors	- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint	- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint
Bundled charger	Yes, 22 W	-

* Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

If the camera, gaming, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Redmi 10 . But if the display is more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy A32 .