This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A32 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A32 features a 6.4-inch display, 64MP main camera, 15W charging rate and MediaTek Helio G80 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 25W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance, triple-camera setup and Exynos 1330 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A32 | SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 411 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and Punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits High Brightness Mode (HBM) and notch |
| Size | 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 192 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Awesome Black and Awesome White | Black, Gray |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has a larger display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A32 is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with One UI 3.1 | Android 15 with One UI 7, up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 5MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -1080p Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
20 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy A32 offers a wider 123° ultrawide camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy A32
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,590.00 - Official price of 4GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱19,890.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 9, 2021 | August 26, 2025 |
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