Samsung, a renowned brand in the world of smartphones, has launched many devices with astounding features. Nevertheless, for the past few years, Samsung has rebranded several devices with little changes in the specifications. It’s the same for Galaxy M32 and Galaxy A22. Design-wise, both the handset looks same. However, as we observe closely, there are some changes in the features of the devices.
Here we compare the mid-range smartphones by Samsung, Galaxy M32, and Galaxy A22.
Galaxy M32 Vs. Galaxy A22: Specs Comparison
Galaxy M32 | Galaxy A22 | |
Display | 6.4 inches, FHD+, Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate | 6.4 inches, 720 x 2600p, Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate |
Weight | 196g | 186g |
Software | Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 11, One UI Core 3.1 |
Performance | Mediatek Helio G80, 12nm, Mali-G52 MC2 |
Mediatek Helio G80, 12nm,
Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory | 4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB | 4GB/64GB, 4GB/128GB |
Rear Camera | Quad:
64MP, f/1.8 (wide), 8MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide), 2MP, f/2.4 (macro), 2MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
Quad:
48MP, f/1.8 (wide), 8MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide), 2MP, f/2.4 (macro), 2MP, f/2.4 (depth) |
Front Camera | Single:
20MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
Single:
13MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
Battery | 6000 mAh, Fast charging 25W | 5000mAh, Fast charging 15W |
Price in Nepal | 4GB/64GB – Rs. 24999
6GB/128GB – Rs. 27999 |
6GB/128GB – Rs. 27999 |
Galaxy M32 Vs. Galaxy A22: Overview
Design and Display
Design-wise, the Galaxy M32 and Galaxy A22 have the same design from the water-drop cut-out at the front to house the selfie camera and the quad-camera setup at the rear. There is no particular difference in the design of the devices. Moreover, the screen size of the handsets is also the same- 6.4 inches. Furthermore, the devices sport a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. So, one might say the phone looks the same from the surface. Nevertheless, the Galaxy A22 is slimmer and light-weight compared to the M32.
Moving on to the display, the screen quality of the M32 is better than that of the A22. Both the devices have a Super AMOLED display and have a 90Hz refresh rate. Nevertheless, M32 has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, whereas the A22 has a 720 x 1600 pixels resolution. Moreover, Galaxy M32 offers up to 800 nits of peak brightness. Galaxy A22, on the other hand, offers a peak brightness of up to only 600 nits.
Performance and software
As for the performance, both the devices are powered by Mediatek Helio G80 under the hood and run on Android 11, One UI 3.1 OS. However, Galaxy M32 offers more RAM options compared to A22. Galaxy M32 is available in two variants of 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM. A22, on the other hand, is available in only a variant of 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. As for the graphics, both the devices have the same GPU card- Mali-G52 MC2.
Camera
Moving towards the camera, both the Galaxy M32 and A22 feature a Quad camera at the rear arranged in the same square setup. However, the camera quality of the Galaxy A22 cannot compete with that of the Galaxy M32. Galaxy M32 features a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor for your portraits. However, the Galaxy A22 features a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Similarly, Galaxy M32 features a 20MP front camera at the front, whereas Galaxy A22 sports a 13MP selfie shooter. Thus, if you are a photogenic person, then you should opt for Galaxy M32 to capture your moments and memories at better resolution.
Battery
As for the battery, Galaxy M32 packs a massive battery of 6000 mAh battery with fast charging support of 25W. However, Galaxy A22 is packed with a lesser battery capacity- 5000mAh and fast charging support of just 15W. You should opt for M32 with a bigger battery capacity and faster-charging support if you love series and dramas, or games.
Price in Nepal
As of now, both devices are available for purchase in the country. Samsung Galaxy M32 is available in two variants, 4/64GB and 6/128GB, at the price of Nrs. 24, 999, and Nrs. 27, 999. Likewise, Galaxy A22 is available in 6/128GB at the price of Nrs. 27, 999.
Galaxy M32 Vs. Galaxy A22: Pros and Cons
Galaxy M32
Pros
- Better screen resolution
- Better camera quality
- Bigger battery capacity
- Higher RAM
Cons
- Heavier weight
Galaxy A22
Pros
- Slimmer body
- Light-weight
Cons
- Low-quality screen resolution
- Less RAM
- Smaller battery