Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 X vs Samsung Galaxy M32 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2021 5:31 PM, updated: 12/13/2022 4:31 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M32 X Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

16 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+7.2"13% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.97" inches
+(front) 24MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
232 grams (8.12 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)29% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2244 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
346 PPI	vs	+411 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP12% Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
22.5W	vs	+25W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-L29 (Global) 6GB RAM, Huawei Everest	Galaxy M32 4G SM-M325FV/DS NFC (128GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2018	6/28/2021, Announced: 6/21/2021
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)	74 x 159.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.27 in)
Weight	232 grams (8.12 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2244 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	346 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 215738 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.97" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound	• Colors: Black, Light Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 X (L29 128GB)	Galaxy M32 (SM-M325FV/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.541W/kg (head), 1.512W/kg (body)