Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z3 Play vs Samsung Galaxy M32 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2021 11:27 AM, updated: 12/13/2022 4:33 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M32 5G X Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)

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!

13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)31% Lighter	vs	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)35% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+402 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+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 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (105GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
6.01"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+16 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
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929	Galaxy M32 5G SM-M326B/Dual-SIM (128GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), United Arab Emirates, (Europe)	India
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2018	9/2/2021, Announced: 8/25/2021
Depth	6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	205 grams (7.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.01" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 720 (MT6853V) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	ARM Mali-G57 MC3 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Deep Indigo • Aluminum frame (6000 series) • 2.5D gorilla glass screen • Max vision 18:9 display • Moto mods support	• Colors: Slate Black, Sky Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-8 32GB)	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.48W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered