Samsung Galaxy M32 is a smartphone designed to offer an excellent value proposition in the mid-range segment. With the Galaxy M31 as its predecessor, the Galaxy M32 features a refreshing design that differentiates it from its predecessor. The phone sports quad-camera sensors housed in a square-shaped camera module. Unlike its predecessor, the fingerprint sensor is now on the power button, making it more accessible and easy to use. On Gadgets Leo, the device is already available for   KSh25,000.

Below we have gone to details of the Samsung Galaxy M32 and what sets it apart from the competitors at a similar price range. Take a look before making your own purchase decision

Samsung Galaxy M32 Key Specs and Price In Kenya

Price In Kenya	KSh25,000
Display size	6.4-inch HD+
Chipset	MediaTek Helio G80
SIM	Dual SIM (nano)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Operating system	Android 11, One 3.1
RAM	6GB
Storage	128GB
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	20MP
3.5mm Jack	Available
USB Port	Type-C 2.0
Fingerprint  Sensor	Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Battery Capacity	6000mAh
Colors	Black, Light Blue

Samsung Galaxy M32 Design and Build

Samsung Galaxy M32 features a plastic body with a glass finish on the rear side. It has a reflective back with parallel vertical lines, emitting rainbow-like colours when the phone is tilted sideways and upside down. The phone is offered in two colours – Black and Light Blue, and the light blue model comes with a turquoise-like finish, which we find very attractive. Despite the glossy finish, the phone does not look cheap. The phone has a square-shaped camera module that does not protrude much, and the LED flashlight is placed outside the module. The Samsung branding is done at the bottom centre of the rear side.

Screen and Audio

Samsung Galaxy M32 has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and offers 800 nits peak brightness levels. The phone’s display is one of its major features, and Samsung has been touting it. When using the device for watching movies and online videos, you will have a good experience with vivid colours and adequate contrast at this price range. Using the phone in broad daylight was easy, thanks to the proper brightness levels. The phone automatically adjusts the brightness levels as per the surroundings.

The phone comes with a single bottom-firing speaker that delivers decent audio quality. It is not the best audio experience, but it is adequate for daily use. The phone also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a relief for those who still use wired headphones.

Samsung Galaxy M32 Specs and Performance

MediaTek Helio G80, a budget-centric processor, powers Samsung Galaxy M32. The phone comes in two variants – 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. When it comes to playing heavy  games like Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9, you will find that the phone struggled to maintain a steady frame rate

The phone runs on Android 11 with OneUI 3.1 on top. OneUI is one of the most feature-rich Android skins, and it offers a ton of customization options. The phone also has a Game Launcher that allows users to optimize games and block notifications while gaming.

Software and Features

Samsung Galaxy M32 has many features that make it an attractive buy. The phone comes with Samsung Health, a comprehensive health app that tracks everything from steps to sleep. The app also offers workout routines that users can follow at home. The phone also comes with Samsung Pay, which allows users to make payments using their phone.

The phone also comes with many pre-installed apps, some of which can be uninstalled. However, we found some apps useful, like Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, and Samsung Members. The phone also comes with a Secure Folder that allows users to store their private data in a separate, secure folder that is password-protected.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M32 features a quad-camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. The phone features a 20MP selfie camera housed in a waterdrop notch on the front.

The primary camera captures images with good details and accurate colour in the daylight. The ultra-wide sensor also performs well, and the images captured have a good dynamic range. The macro sensor captures good information, but the image quality is average. The camera struggles to capture details in low-light conditions, making the images noisy. The night mode feature helps to improve the image quality, but the photos still lack details.

The selfie camera performs well and captures good images in daylight conditions. In low-light conditions, the camera struggles, and the photos are grainy.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M32 has a massive 6000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging. The battery easily lasts for more than a day with moderate usage. The phone takes around 2 hours to charge fully using the provided charger.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy M32?

Samsung Galaxy M32 is a well-rounded smartphone that offers a good value proposition in the mid-range segment. The phone features a refreshing design, a good display, and a capable camera setup. The battery life is excellent, and the software is feature-rich. However, the phone struggles in gaming, and the low-light camera performance could have been better. Overall, if you are looking for a phone that offers a good balance of features and performance at an affordable price, the Samsung Galaxy M32 is worth considering.