The TECNO Camon 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A32 are two of the hottest mid-range Android smartphones on the market.
The Camon 17 Pro launched in Kenya just a few weeks ago while the A32 was late in February 2021.
Both the two smartphones pack decent technical profiles and therefore, it can be quite a hustle trying to figure out which of the two is worth the purchase.
So let’s lay it bare, in a hard knuckle fight between the two, which smartphone offers the best value for your cash? Here we go.
Unique Selling Proposition
Smartphone vendors have a specific objective of the positioning of the product they launch on the market. In this context the TECNO Camon 17 Pro has a proposition positioned as the ultimate mid-range camera-centric smartphone.
The Galaxy A32 on the other hand is about the display. Therefore, your purchasing decision should be anchored on what you consider the priority, an excellent camera experience or an impressive display profile.
It’s noteworthy to clear that, the USP is the highlight of the smartphone. Therefore, as much as the CAMON 17 Pro is a camera smartphone, this does not mean it doesn’t have any other features to offer outside this proposition. Like-wise for the Galaxy A32.
Technical Profile Comparison
Design
| Specifications | TECNO CAMON 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 168.9 x 77 x 9 mm | 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm |
Product design is an objective metric.
While you might consider one particular design to be fantastic someone else might feel to see why you do so.
However, in this case or in my case, the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro product design is easier on the eyes when you compare it to that of the Samsung Galaxy A32.
Whereas the Galaxy A32 packs a minimalistic product design concept, the CAMON 17 Pro packs an ultra-premium design that aggressively communicates its superior camera profile.
Display
| Specifications | TECNO CAMON 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Display Resolution Density | 395 PPI | 411 PPI |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
The TECNO CAMON 17 Pro display is on an absolute size comparison context 0.4-inches larger than that of the Samsung Galaxy A32. The display is, therefore, slightly better when it comes to gaming and streaming content due to the screen real estate advantage.
However, on a granular level, due to the display size, the Samsung Galaxy A32 has a slightly higher screen resolution density (a measure of the screen’s sharpness).
Camera
| Specifications | TECNO CAMON 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 64+8+2+2 MP | 64+8+5+5 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 48 MP | 20 MP |
| Flash | Quad LED | Single LED |
On the camera front, both the two smartphones pack quad-camera profiles with that of the Galaxy A32 being slightly more sophisticated.
However, on the selfie camera front, the CAMON 17 Pro beats the Samsung Galaxy A32 hands down with its 48 MP camera. In addition to this, the CAMON 17 Pro packs a Quad-LED rear flash vs the Single LED flash found on the Galaxy A32.
This means that the CAMON 17 Pro offers a huge advantage when it comes to low-light photography.
Performance
| Specifications | TECNO CAMON 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4/8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64/128 GB |
| Micro SD | Yes, up to 128 GB | Yes, up to 128 GB |
The TECNO CAMON 17 Pro packs the Mediatek Helio G95 chipset while the Samsung Galaxy A32F packs the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset. The G95 is superior to the G80 and thus you can expect better performance with the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro when it comes to gaming and photography.
When it comes to RAM, the standard version of the CAMON 17 Pro offers 8GB RAM while the base version of the Galaxy A32 offers 4GB RAM, a win for the CAMON 17 Pro.
Battery
| Specifications | TECNO CAMON 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 25w | 15w |
Both the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro and the Galaxy A32 have a 5000 mAh to keep the lights on. However, on the specifics, the CAMON 17 Pro offers almost double the charging speed of the Galaxy A32.
Charging speed is of critical importance especially if you are always on the move. This is, therefore, a win for the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro.
Conclusion
Both the TECNO CAMON 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A32 are decent devices. However, on an oranges to oranges comparison, the CAMON 17 Pro offers better value for your cash.
We have done a couple of pieces on the CAMON 17 Pro and you should check out our technical review and unboxing to get the finer details about the smartphone.
Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us
