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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A32 5GSamsungGalaxy A33 5G
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2021April 2022
Display
Screen size6.5″6.4″
Resolution1600 × 7202400 × 1080
Sharpness270 pixels per inch411 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Display typeTFT LCD, HD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for 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 5 (Notebookcheck)Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresInfinity-V camera notch; European model has a 60 Hz display (Notebookcheck), unlike the 90 Hz US model reviewed by Android Authority and Tom's GuideInfinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 720Exynos 1280
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 720 identified by Android Authority, Tom's Guide and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2 GHzExynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPUMali-G57 MP3 (Notebookcheck)Mali-G68 (GSMArena)
Storage typeUFS 2.1 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 47.2 GB available on the 64 GB modelUFS 2.2 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 102 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus, no OISF1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)
Ultra wide cameraF2.2F2.2; Sony IMX355 sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus (GSMArena)
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OISF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; Sony IMX258 sensor, 1/3.06″, 1.12 µm pixels (GSMArena)
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fpsUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 and 240 fps; electronic video stabilisation limited to 1080p (GSMArena)
Front videoUp to Full HD at 30 fps (Notebookcheck)Up to 4K at 30 fps (GSMArena and Notebookcheck)
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash5 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 20 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE internet, 21 hours Wi-Fi internet, 106 hours audio playback and 36 hours LTE callsRated 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 charging15 W Adaptive Fast Charging; adapter included (Android Authority and Tom's Guide)25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNot supported (Android Authority and Tom's Guide)Not supported (GSMArena)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight205 g186 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.1 mm
Height × width164.2 × 76.1 mm159.7 × 74 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame and fibreglass-reinforced plastic back (Notebookcheck)Plastic frame and back (GSMArena)
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome VioletAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
Water resistance detail–Tested 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
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint reader; face recognition (Android Authority)Optical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, virtual light sensing, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker; 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with One UI 3.1 (Android Authority and Notebookcheck)Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Software updatesA minimum of four years of security updates promisedFour 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 features–Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety featuresSamsung KnoxSamsung Knox; Secure Folder
In the box15 W charger, USB cable and SIM tool (Notebookcheck)USB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.1
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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