On the face of it, the Sharp GX32 is very similar to its predecessors: there is the same high-resolution 262K colour, 2.2' QVGA display, and a similar clamshell design. The keys are modified, the external display is larger, and there is a speaker on the outside.
In fact, the GX32 is a major upgrade over the GX22, and one worth considering. The biggest difference, as anybody with a television knows, is that the GX32 is 'the only camera-phone that takes pictures good enough to keep'.
While not entirely true (Sony Ericsson, Siemens and others have unveiled 1.3 megapixel models), the one-megapixel camera on the GX32 is a big improvement on the 350K version on the GX22 and, in the right conditions, can produce print-quality pictures.
The camera can also capture up to 45 seconds of video.
The speaker is used for making hands-free calls or playing stereo MP3 files - another upgrade over previous Sharps. Audio quality has been significantly enhanced as well. All these multimedia capabilities would have overtaxed the handset's eight megabytes of on-board memory, so Sharp has added a Secure Digital card slot.
The phone's coverage to all four GSM wavebands has also been increased, so you can use it on any GSM network worldwide.