Samsung has added yet another member to its 5G portfolio. The company has introduced the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G smartphone in the country. The latest handset from Samsung comes loaded with some interesting features including a 5G MediaTek processor, quad rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery, and more. With a starting price of Rs 20,999, the Galaxy M32 5G is all set to give stiff competition to the likes of OnePlus Nord CE 5G and Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. But does the Galaxy M32 5G have enough arsenal to take on the champs of this segment? Let’s find out in this three-way comparison.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Price in India
Let’s start with the pricing of the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G. The handset comes with a starting price of Rs 20,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The 8GB RAM + 128GB model is priced at Rs 22,999. In comparison, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is priced at Rs 22,999 for 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option, Rs 24,999 for 8GB RAM + 128GB model, and Rs 27,999 for 12GB + 256GB variant. Coming to Motorola Edge 20 Fusion, the handset India price starts at Rs 21,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option. The 8GB RAM + 128GB model comes with a price tag of Rs 23,999.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Design
Coming to the design, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G looks quite similar to other Galaxy smartphones in a similar price range. You get a quad-camera setup at the back panel along with a glossy finish. The front comes with a waterdrop notch display. The phone is available in two colour options including Black and Blue.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G also gives a standard look and feel. You get a vertically aligned triple rear camera at the top-left corner of the rear panel. The front comes with a punch hole cutout at the top-left corner. The OnePlus Nord CE is available in three colour options including Charcoal Ink, Blue Void, and Silver Ray. Lastly, we have the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The handset comes with an L-shaped camera module at the rear panel, while the front comes with a punch-hole cutout. The phone is available in Cyber Teal and Electric Graphite colour options.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Display
The Galaxy M32 5G sports a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V display with a screen resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels. The screen has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The OnePlus Nod CE 5G features a 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution. Moving on, the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion packs a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate and an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Performance
In terms of hardware, you get a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor with the Galaxy M32 5G. The OnePlus Nord CE features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G processor along with Adreno 619 GPU. The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion features a MediaTek Dimensity 800U processor. The Galaxy M32 5G and Edge 20 Fusion pack up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage, while the OnePlus Nord CE features up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage option. In terms of software, all three models run on Android 11 with their respective custom UI on top of it.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Cameras
Coming to the cameras, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G is equipped with a quad-camera setup with a combination of a 48MP primary lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor with f/2.2 aperture, a 5MP macro sensor and 2MP live focus lens with f/2.4 aperture. For the front, there is a 13MP shooter for selfies and video calling.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features a triple-camera setup with a combination of 64MP primary lens with OmniVision sensor, 8MP ultra-wide sensor with 119-degree FoV, and 2MP depth shooter. For the front, you get a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calling.
The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion also packs a triple-camera setup but comes with a 108MP primary lens, along with 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro shooter. For the front, you get a 32mP shooter for selfies and video calling.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Battery
In terms of battery, the Samsung Galaxy M32 5G features a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support. The OnePlus Nord CE packs a 4,500 mAh battery with Warp Charge 30T support. The Motorola Edge 20 Fusion is juiced up by a 5,000mAh battery and it supports 30W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy M32 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 5G vs Motorola Edge 20 Fusion: Verdict
To conclude, the latest Samsung Galaxy M32 5G seems to be an underdog when it comes to sheer specifications. The smartphone does offer some premium design language and the 5G chipset is a welcome move, but we have some much better options for this price point. Although you might think the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is a slightly expensive option when compared to the Galaxy M32 5G, you are getting a much better processor, display, fast charging solution, and more. However, the best alternative for this smartphone has to be the Motorola Edge 20 Fusion. The smartphone packs a 108MP rear camera along with a better MediaTek Dimensity processor at an almost similar price point.
