Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

Our verdict: Pixel density goes to the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G at 400 PPI. If the camera matters most, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has the edge at 50MP. If selfies matter, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G leads with a 13MP front-facing lens. At 195g, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is the lighter of the two.

Screen
6.6" 6.5"
Display
PLS LCD TFT
Resolution
1080 x 2408 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch
400 270
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G
Storage
64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android Android 11
SIM Type
Nano SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight
195 grams 205 grams
Water Resistance
IP53 - dust and splash protection Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£129.99 £79.95
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Samsung Galaxy A32 5G Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Screen 6.6" 6.5"
Display PLS LCD TFT
Resolution 1080 x 2408 720 x 1600
Pixels Per Inch 400 270
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G
Storage 64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android Android 11
SIM Type Nano SIM Standard SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm
Weight 195 grams 205 grams
Water Resistance IP53 - dust and splash protection Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £129.99 £79.95
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has the sharper display at 400 pixels per inch versus 270, and the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G uses a PLS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has a TFT.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.95.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Samsung Galaxy A32 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is powered by the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G uses the MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is more compact. It's 10g lighter at 195 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is actually the more compact phone at 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is slimmer at 8.4mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or Samsung Galaxy A32 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is rated IP53 - dust and splash protection, while the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Samsung Galaxy A32 5G run?

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G runs Android 11. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.