Google Pixel 5a vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 5a and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $155 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,680 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.34 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 186 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Apr 2022 |
Summary: Google Pixel 5a is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 5a is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.34 inches | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 4.1 (upgradable to One UI 5) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G68 |
Memory
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 107˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4680 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 25W wired |
Body
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 154.9 x 73.7 x 7.6 mm (6.10 x 2.90 x 0.30 in) | 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 oz) | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody with a thick plastic coating, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | Unspecified |
Launch
| Google Pixel 5a | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G |
|---|
| Announced | August 17, 2021 | 2022, March 17 |
| Status | Released August 26, 2021 | Available. Released 2022, April 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 5a or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — 4,680 mAh for the Google Pixel 5a versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 5a or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
Google Pixel 5a — 183 g for the Google Pixel 5a versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 5a or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — Aug 2021 for the Google Pixel 5a versus Apr 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 5a or the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 5a 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 7/10.
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