Qwen3 32B

At the default Q4_K_M, 0 of 140 phones have enough estimated usable memory; 0 also reach 3+ tokens/s. On Mac, 36 of 54 exact configurations pass using that quant or a smaller tracked fallback.

Params
32.8B
Family
qwen
Released
2025-04
Tags
chat · coding · reasoning

Downloads & memory by quant

The download is only the weights — add KV cache and runtime to get what your phone actually needs. “Memory-fit” only means it can load; “usable” also requires an estimated 3+ tokens/s. Each row uses that row's quant. ★ = recommended.

QuantDownloadMemory neededPhone reality
Q4_K_M19.8 GB~23.7 GB0 memory-fit
Q5_K_M23.2 GB~27.3 GB0 memory-fit
Q6_K26.9 GB~31.1 GB0 memory-fit
Q8_034.8 GB~39.4 GB0 memory-fit

Qwen3 32B at Q4_K_M on 140 phones

This table is fixed to the recommended Q4_K_M, on each phone's largest RAM option. Counts for smaller quants above will differ. All phones are shown, sorted by fit and estimated experience; tap one for the full report.

PhoneChip · RAMNeedsSpeedVerdict

~ = bandwidth-based estimate · ✓ = measured on real hardware

Qwen3 32B on 54 Mac configurations

Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M at 4K context when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits. Each row links to the full report with a macOS-specific setup guide.

MacUnified memoryQuantWorking budgetNeedsEstimated speedVerdict

FAQ

How much RAM do I need to run Qwen3 32B on a phone?

At Q4_K_M, Qwen3 32B needs ~23.7GB of usable memory (weights + KV cache + runtime). In practice that means no current Android phone or no current iPhone — iOS lets a single app use less of its RAM than Android does.

How fast does Qwen3 32B run on a flagship phone?

It doesn't fit on any of the 140 phones we track at Q4_K_M — it needs ~23.7GB of usable memory.

Can an iPhone run Qwen3 32B?

Not really: the best iPhone we track (iPhone 16 Pro Max) has ~5.2GB usable, but Qwen3 32B needs 23.7GB at Q4_K_M.

What is the best quantization of Qwen3 32B for mobile?

Q4_K_M (19.8GB download) is the size/quality sweet spot of the 4 quants available. Total memory needed is ~23.7GB once the KV cache and runtime are counted — the download size alone understates it.

How many phones can run Qwen3 32B?

0 of the 140 phones we track have enough estimated usable memory at Q4_K_M; 0 also reach our usable-speed threshold of 3 tokens/s, and 0 run smoothly. Memory-fit alone does not mean a good experience.

Which Macs can run Qwen3 32B?

36 of the 54 exact Mac configurations we track have enough estimated working memory. Each Mac uses the recommended Q4_K_M when it fits, or the largest smaller tracked quant that fits, and separates installed unified memory, the macOS reserve, and estimated speed.

What is Qwen3 32B good for on a phone?

It's tagged for chat, coding, reasoning. At 32.8B parameters, it prioritizes answer quality over speed — expect slower decoding.

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