Request a product

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

SamsungGalaxy A26 5GSamsungGalaxy A33 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025April 2022
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch411 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.2″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–728 nits in automatic mode and 407 nits manually (GSMArena)
Always-on display–Not available (GSMArena)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresVision BoosterInfinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 1380Exynos 1280
Memory8 GB6 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Exynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPU–Mali-G68 (GSMArena)
Storage type–UFS 2.2 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 102 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISF1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2F2.2; Sony IMX355 sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus (GSMArena)
Front camera13 MP, F2.2F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; Sony IMX258 sensor, 1/3.06″, 1.12 µm pixels (GSMArena)
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 and 240 fps; electronic video stabilisation limited to 1080p (GSMArena)
Front video–Up to 4K at 30 fps (GSMArena and Notebookcheck)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; Object Eraser; Filters5 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 17 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class CRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 17 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 54 hours audio playback and 40 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (GSMArena)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
NFC–Supported
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight200 g186 g
Thickness7.7 mm8.1 mm
Height × width164 × 77.5 mm159.7 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and backPlastic frame and back (GSMArena)
ColoursBlack, White, MintAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
Water resistance detailIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsFingerprint sensorOptical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updatesSix OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)Four generations of One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2027
AI featuresAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with GooglePhoto Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety featuresKnox Vault (EAL5+)Samsung Knox; Secure Folder
In the box–USB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)

More comparisons