Samsung has a new affordable 5G smartphone in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G at PHP 15,990. However, there are other affordable 5G smartphones in the market like the OPPO A74 5G at PHP 15,999. So, which one looks better in terms of specs for that budget? Find out in the comparison below.
| Samsung A32 5G | OPPO A74 5G |
|---|---|
| 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) TFT display, 270ppi | 6.5-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) IPS display, 405ppi |
| 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sample rate | |
| MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Mali-G57 MC3 GPU | Adreno 619 GPU |
| 8GB RAM | 6GB RAM |
| 128GB storage | 128GB storage |
| microSD slot (Hybrid) | microSD slot |
| Quad-rear cameras: | Quad rear cameras: |
| • 48MP F1.8 (main) | • 48MP F1.7 (main) |
| • 8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide) | • 8MP F2.2 (ultra-wide) |
| • 5MP F2.4 (macro) | • 2MP F2.4 (macro) |
| • 2MP F2.4 (depth) | • 2MP F2.4 (mono) |
| 13MP front camera | 16MP front camera |
| Dual-SIM (nano) | Dual-SIM (nano) |
| 5G, 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | NFC |
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm audio jack | 3.5mm audio jack |
| Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
| Fingerprint scanner (side) | Fingerprint scanner (in-display) |
| One UI 3.0 (Android 11) | ColorOS 11.1 (Android 11) |
| 5,000mAh battery w/ 15W fast charging | 5,000mAh battery w/ 18W fast charging |
| 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1mm | 162.9 x 74.7 x 8.4mm |
| 205g | 190g |
Summary of advantages
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G:
• Better performing chipset
• Bigger RAM option (8GB)
• Higher macro camera resolution (5MP)
OPPO A74 5G:
• FHD+ resolution
• 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sample rate
• Higher front camera resolution (16MP)
• Faster charging rate (18W)
• Lighter device
Table of Contents
Display
Both smartphones sport a 6.5-inch display, but the OPPO A74 5G takes the win for this category because of its FHD+ display compared to Samsung Galaxy A32 5G’s HD+ screen. This means it has access to more pixels which translates to better images, videos, and overall media consumption. Additionally, the OPPO A74 5G has a 90Hz screen refresh rate and 180hz touch sample rate for a buttery smooth, and highly responsive experience.
CPU and GPU
Powering the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset paired with a Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. On the other hand, we have the OPPO A74 5G with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G and Adreno 619 GPU.
In terms of performance, sourcing from Kimovil’s AnTuTu scores the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is at 249,720, while the OPPO A74 5G stands at 120,876, which entails that the former performs better in terms of synthetic performance.
RAM and Storage
Both smartphones have the same storage capacity at 128GB, but the Galaxy A32 5G places first with its larger RAM at 8GB while the OPPO A74 5G follows with 6GB RAM.
Cameras
For the camera department, both phones are versatile shooters. Both have quad-rear cameras. However, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is equipped with a better macro camera resolution at 5MP, while its competitor’s macro camera is at 2MP. When turning over to the front, the OPPO A74 5G fights back the Samsung’s 13MP camera with its own 16MP selfie camera.
Take note, though, that these numbers don’t always equate to quality. We will provide proof of which camera is better once we test both units for comparison.
Other features
Both smartphones feature dual-SIM, 5G connectivity, USB-C, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and OPPO A74 5G both have a 5,000mAh battery, but the latter has a faster charging rate of 18W, which means you get to juice it quicker and go about your day sooner than the former.
Which one to get?
The local price of the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is PHP 15,990, which is slightly cheaper than the OPPO A74 5G at PHP 15,999—emphasis on slightly.
If you want a phone with a better performing chipset, bigger RAM option, a higher macro camera resolution, the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the best to get.
However, if you want a slightly lighter smartphone with an FHD+ screen, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sample rate, a better selfie camera, and can charge at a faster rate, go for the OPPO A74 5G.
So what do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
At this price point. I will chose poco f3
Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper than both of these phones at 8,999.00 though…..
Poco m3 pro