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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A33 5GSamsungGalaxy A34 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022March 2023
Display
Screen size6.4″6.6″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch390 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.2″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.6″ full rectangle, 6.4″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail728 nits in automatic mode and 407 nits manually (GSMArena)1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Always-on displayNot available (GSMArena)Customisable always-on display (Tech Advisor)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5–
Display featuresInfinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort ShieldInfinity-U camera cutout; Vision Booster
Performance
ChipExynos 1280Dimensity 1080
Memory6 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUExynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm processMediaTek Dimensity 1080 confirmed by Tech Advisor and Android Authority; octa-core, 2.6 GHz and 2 GHz
GPUMali-G68 (GSMArena)Mali-G68 MC4 (Android Authority)
Storage typeUFS 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 and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)F1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide cameraF2.2; Sony IMX355 sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus (GSMArena)F2.2, fixed focus
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; Sony IMX258 sensor, 1/3.06″, 1.12 µm pixels (GSMArena)F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 and 240 fps; electronic video stabilisation limited to 1080p (GSMArena)Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps; automatic reframing
Front videoUp to 4K at 30 fps (GSMArena and Notebookcheck)Up to 4K at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras; rear flash; Night mode; Portrait mode; Fun mode; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser5 MP F2.4 fixed-focus macro camera; rear flash; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailRated capacity 4,860 mAh; up to 17 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 54 hours audio playback and 40 hours LTE callsRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 22 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 84 hours wireless audio playback and 35 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Wireless chargingNot supported (GSMArena)Not supported (Tech Advisor)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g199 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.2 mm
Height × width159.7 × 74 mm161.3 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (GSMArena)Plastic rear and frame (Tech Advisor and Android Authority); Samsung calls the rear finish glastic
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome PeachAwesome Lime, Awesome Silver, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite
Water resistance detailTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; safe against low water pressure onlyTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsOptical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)Optical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12 with One UI 4.1Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updatesFour 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 2027Four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresPhoto Remaster; Object EraserPhoto Remaster and Object Eraser
Safety featuresSamsung Knox; Secure FolderSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the boxUSB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)USB-C to USB-C cable and SIM tool; no charger or case (Tech Advisor)
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; no eSIM (UK specification)
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 MIMO; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS

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