Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A53 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 A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $155 | $399 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 186 g | 189 g |
| Released | Apr 2022 | Mar 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is ahead on screen size, refresh rate, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | Infinity-O display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 4.1 (upgradable to One UI 5) | Android 12, upgradable (4 OS upgrades promised) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Mali-G68 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired (advertised 2-day battery life) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm (6.29 x 2.91 x 0.32 in) | 159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 186 g (6.56 oz) | 189 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 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 | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Unspecified | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, March 17 | March 17, 2022 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, April 20 | Released April 1, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A33 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G — 90 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G versus 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A33 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — 186 g for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G versus 189 g for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A33 5G or Samsung Galaxy A53 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G — Apr 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G versus Mar 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G 7/10.