Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $115 | $155 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 205 g | 186 g |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Apr 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is ahead on screen size. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ 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, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | TFT, 90Hz | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 4.1 (upgradable to One UI 5) |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G68 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 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) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2 (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 25W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 76.1 x 9.1 mm | 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A32 5G | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, January 13 | 2022, March 17 |
| Status | Released 2021, January 22 | Available. Released 2022, April 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — 205 g for the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G versus 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G or Samsung Galaxy A33 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — Jan 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G versus Apr 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 7/10.