Already having issues with the screen freezing, only had it for a week

The Samsung Galaxy A32 is the cheapest 5G device that Samsung offers right now. It's not really the best at most things, but if you don’t really care about doing too much on your device and want something that just works and can take a photo and video or two from time to time, while also having 5G...

At the price of Rs 21,999, the Galaxy A32 carries a reasonable feature to price ratio. It might not top the chart of best mid-range smartphones, but it certainly is a capable smartphone that offers decent features, from performance, display, camera to battery life.

Solid build, Acceptable performance, Good battery life

The £200-to-£300 smartphone market, which you might describe as the ‘premium-affordable’ market if that weren’t such a contradiction in terms, is hugely competitive these days. As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, spending upwards of £500 on a smartphone doesn’t seem like such a smart...

Decent main and ultrawide cameras, Excellent two day battery life, Cheaper than its successor, You want a decent main camera . The Galaxy A32 5G’s 64MP main camera captures rich, detailed shots in good lighting, while its ultra-wide isn’t a total write-off either.

Low-grade HD+ 60Hz LCD, Mediocre performance, Surprisingly heavy, You consume a lot of media . The Galaxy A32 5G’s display is poor for movies and games, with a low resolution, bog standard refresh rate, and relatively flat LCD colours.

Regarded as a standalone product, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is a good 5G smartphone for under 300 Euros (~$357) that can convince in everyday use with good system performance, long battery life, and useful features like an audio jack and a radio receiver.

very long battery life, good mono speaker, expandable storage, wide range of frequencies and 5G

low-contrast 720p LCD, thick and heavy, little RAM

If you’re looking for a 5G Android phone and want to spend as little as possible, you can stop right here. At $279, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is your best bet right now, especially if you’re in the US where such options are scarce. It offers good 5G support (including the all-important C-band !

5G, including C-band frequencies, Four years of security updates, Excellent battery life

Screen is low-res, Awkward, bulky design, Cluttered software with lots of pre-downloaded apps

5G isn't a reason by itself to buy a phone in 2021, no matter what carrier marketing might tell you. But as we're all now falling down the crest of that transition, it does mean a phone might last longer, and that's key to understanding the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G.

90Hz display Smooth (when the performance is there to drive it)., Battery life Good but not excellent., Build quality I abused it, and the A32 5G did fine. Feels nicer than most plastic body/backed phones., Camera Not flagship quality, but it can take some decent photos.

No mm-Wave 5G It hardly matters, but if you're buying a phone specifically for 5G, this lacks the ultra-fast, ultra-nowhere, ultra-easily-blocked 5G., Performance Regularly and consistently stuttered and dropped frames, Display Low resolution for the price, not quite bright enough in direct...

But with 5G, a speedy chipset, and a battery that’s big enough to keep up, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G definitely seems to put performance – and price – ahead of everything else. So if that’s the balance you’re looking for then it won’t disappoint.

Super affordable 5G, Great battery life, Decent chipset

Low screen resolution, Mediocre cameras, Plain design

The Galaxy A32 5G is an excellent budget 5G option, especially in the US. It directly challenges the OnePlus Nord N200 for the best cheap 5G crown. But don’t be fooled — the A32 still has major shortcomings to account for. The Galaxy A32 5G is a great phone for the price.

Very low price, Four years of security patches, Great battery life, 90Hz refresh rate

Subpar HD+ display, Bulky, Mediocre performance

If you were looking for a 5G smartphone in 2020, you’d need to spend around $500 if you wanted to pick up the cheapest option on the market. Fast forward to the middle of 2021 and there are plenty of 5G options that will cost you $300 or less.

Battery life, Performance, Value

Cameras, Design, Software