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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A33 5GSamsungGalaxy A53 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022March 2022
Display
Screen size6.4″6.5″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.2″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail728 nits in automatic mode and 407 nits manually (GSMArena)Up to 800 nits with adaptive brightness enabled and ambient light above 20,000 lux
Always-on displayNot available (GSMArena)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresInfinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort ShieldInfinity-O camera cutout; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 1280Exynos 1280
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUExynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm processExynos 1280 identified by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, two cores at 2.4 GHz and six at 2 GHz; 5 nm process
GPUMali-G68 (GSMArena)–
Storage typeUFS 2.2 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 102 GB available on the 128 GB modelMicroSD expansion up to 1 TB; 101 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)F1.8, autofocus, optical image stabilisation and VDIS
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)UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps; automatic frame-rate adjustment in low light
Front videoUp to 4K at 30 fps (GSMArena and Notebookcheck)–
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 macro and 5 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 18 hoursUp to 18 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 4,860 mAh; up to 16 hours LTE internet, 18 hours Wi-Fi internet, 60 hours audio playback and 42 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separately
Wireless chargingNot supported (GSMArena)Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g189 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.1 mm
Height × width159.7 × 74 mm159.6 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP67
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (GSMArena)–
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome PeachAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach
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; safe against low water pressure only
BiometricsOptical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)Under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12 with One UI 4.1Android 12 with One UI 4.1
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 One UI and Android OS upgrades and up to five years of security updates promised
AI featuresPhoto Remaster; Object EraserNight mode combines up to 12 frames; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser
Safety featuresSamsung Knox; Secure FolderSamsung Knox; Secure Folder; Private Share with time-limited access
In the boxUSB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)No charger included
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 5.1Bluetooth 5.1
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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