Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)

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

9/17/2021 11:03 AM, updated: 12/13/2022 4:33 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M32 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (105GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+720x1600 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1440 pixels
+6.5"14% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
205 grams (7.18 ounces)	vs	+157 grams (5.5 ounces)31% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)18% Thinner
270 PPI	vs	+282 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

24 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M32 5G SM-M326B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	India	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	9/2/2021, Announced: 8/25/2021	12/1/2017
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	205 grams (7.18 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 720 (MT6853V) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC3 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (23GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 China/Taiwan version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (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	1.25µm pixel
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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	36 hours (1.5 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Slate Black, Sky Blue	• Colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.48W/kg (head)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered