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Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 8 X Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB) 10Points
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U) Compare Samsung Galaxy M32 5G X
6.3"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)

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Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (105GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (53GB available)
+6.5"3%
Larger screen
vs6.3"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+(front) 13MP28%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
205 grams (7.18 ounces)vs+195 grams (6.83 ounces)5%
Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)6%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1600 pixelsvs+1440x2960 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
270 PPIvs+522 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+15 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

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
ModelGalaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Other model namesGalaxy M32 5G SM-M326B/Dual-SIM (128GB+8GB RAM)Galaxy Note8 N950U1 (AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile), Samsung Baikal
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/2/2021, Announced: 8/25/20219/1/2017, Announced: 8/23/2017
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight205 grams (7.18 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI522 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
System versionAndroid 11Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0Grace UX UI

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 720 (MT6853V) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC3 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 206130 (v8)
Geekbench: 6750 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (105GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (53GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 252, 255)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
2MP irisscanner
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)22 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate Black, Sky Blue• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M32 5G (SM-M326B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.48W/kg (head)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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