HIGHLIGHTS
* A Reddit user has modified the battery of a Samsung Galaxy A32.
* The increased battery capacity of the modified smartphone is 30,000mAh.
* The 30,00mAh battery is said to be charged fully in seven hours.
Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. Today, we use these devices for everything from basic communication to financial transactions, which is why they are always within reach.
However, regardless of the brand, the weakest and slowest developing part of our phones is undoubtedly the battery.
Although manufacturers compensate for this situation with ever-increasing fast-charging technologies, it is not accurate to say that battery capacities have increased much in the last 10 years.
Recently, a Galaxy A32 user modified his phone and increased its battery capacity to 30,000mAh. Here are the details…
Smartphones have advanced significantly over the past few years in terms of advanced 200MP camera setups, 300W fast charging support, and much more.
However, the capacity of smartphone batteries has remained constant, which is an essential component of a smartphone and provides several benefits that can enhance the user experience and improve the device’s performance, durability, and safety.
However, a Reddit user who goes by the username Downtown_Cranberry44 has modified a Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone, which comes with a 5,000mAh battery, and increased its battery capacity to a whopping 30,000mAh.
Let us find out how he did that.
Modified Samsung Galaxy A32 with 30,000mAh Battery
The modification entails swapping out the internal battery for an external pack made up of six parallel-wired Samsung 50E cells, each with a capacity of 5,000mAh.
Despite the customised phone’s remarkable battery capacity, it has a price. More than double the device’s original weight, the external battery pack is hefty and weighs more than 450 grams.
Several charging connectors, including two USB-A, one USB-C, micro USB, and Lightning ports, are also included on the modified phone.
According to the user , the 30,000mAh battery required seven to charge fully and might last up to a week.
However, he reported that initially, the battery lasted two days with heavy use. The updated phone, however, no longer acknowledges the extra battery pack and continuously reports a 1 per cent battery level.
Samsung Galaxy A32 Battery
The Samsung Galaxy A32 packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support. It is said to offer up to two days of battery life on moderate usage, which might include running the smartphone in 90Hz mode, web browsing, etc.
On the other hand, it should be noted that the customised Samsung Galaxy A32 5G may not be particularly attractive, but it serves as an example of the great lengths some users would go to in order to extend the battery life of their smartphone.
It’s worth remembering that don’t try this at home. This modification is just a fun project for experts and enthusiasts and an accident caused by amateur craftsmanship can even endanger your life.
SAMSUNG GALAXY A32 4G KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | March 3, 2021 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| CPU | Octa core (2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A75 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 411 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.56 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 800 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
Design
| Height | 158.9 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 73.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 184 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colours | Awesome Violet, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (80° field-of-view), Primary Camera(26 mm focal length)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)5 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera 5 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | No | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Autofocus | No | |
| Flash | No | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| TalkTime | Up to 34 Hours(4G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 15W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 103 GB |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
FAQ’s on Samsung A32
1) How did Galaxy A32 modified with 30,000mAh battery?
Ans) While most smartphones have a battery capacity of around 5,000mAh, a Reddit user, Downtown_Cranberry44, has modified his Samsung Galaxy A32 5G to have a whopping 30,000mAh battery.
This modification involves replacing the internal battery with an external pack made up of six Samsung 50E cells, each with a capacity of 5,000mAh, wired in parallel.
Although the modified phone has an impressive battery capacity, it comes at a cost. The external battery pack is bulky, weighing over 450 grams, which is more than twice the original weight of the device.
The modified phone also has multiple charging ports, including two USB-A, one USB-C, micro USB, and Lightning ports. It is possible to say that this port variety has surpassed even most modern laptops.
The 30,000mAh battery reportedly took seven hours to fully charge, and the battery lasted up to two days under heavy usage. However, the modified phone no longer recognizes the external battery pack and always reports 1% battery level.
While the modified Samsung Galaxy A32 5G may not be visually appealing, it shows that some users are willing to go to great lengths to improve their smartphone’s battery life. As smartphone technology continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether manufacturers will prioritize battery capacity in their designs.
2) DOES ADDING A MONSTER BATTERY MAKE THE SAMSUNG GALAXY A32 BETTER?
Ans) In a word, no. The battery pack is significantly bigger and heavier than the Samsung Galaxy it’s attached to, adding what is apparently 30mm of extra casing and a whopping half-kilo (1lb) of weight to a phone that only weighs 205g (7oz) out of the box.
More importantly, adding such a big battery massively increases the risk of an explosion. You wouldn’t be allowed to carry it onto an aeroplane – US regulations limit battery packs to 100Wh, which is just under 27,000mAh – and the sheer heft and weight of the battery means you’re much more likely to hit it off something and do fatal damage to it, and perhaps anything near it. This is definitely one of those “don’t try this at home” experiments.
Don’t worry, though: there are safer and legal alternatives that won’t get you chucked off a flight.
I’m quite taken by the Anker 737 Power Bank, aka the PowerCore 24K: for power users that could well be the best power bank not just for phones, but for laptops and other power-hungry devices too.
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