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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A33 5GSamsungGalaxy A57 5G
Overview
ReleasedApril 2022April 2026
Display
Screen size6.4″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.2″ accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED+, FHD+, 16M colours; up to 120 Hz refresh rate
Brightness detail728 nits in automatic mode and 407 nits manually (GSMArena)–
Always-on displayNot available (GSMArena)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresInfinity-U camera notch; Eye Comfort ShieldVision Booster; SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipExynos 1280Exynos 1680
Memory6 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUExynos 1280 identified by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm processOcta-core (2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.9 GHz)
Cooling–Vapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy A56 5G
GPUMali-G68 (GSMArena)–
Storage typeUFS 2.2 (Notebookcheck); microSD expansion up to 1 TB; 102 GB available on the 128 GB model–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP12 MP
Main cameraF1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation; Sony IMX582 sensor, 1/2″, 0.8 µm pixels (GSMArena)50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide cameraF2.2; Sony IMX355 sensor, 1.12 µm pixels, fixed focus (GSMArena)12 MP, F2.2
Front cameraF2.2, fixed focus, no OIS; Sony IMX258 sensor, 1/3.06″, 1.12 µm pixels (GSMArena)12 MP, F2.2
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10×Digital zoom up to 10x
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 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (HD)
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 EraserRear camera OIS; 5 MP F2.4 macro camera; Nightography; Best Face
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 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 (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; up to two days of use (Samsung, independently assessed); at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired charging25 W Super Fast Charging; charger sold separatelySuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in around 30 minutes; UK spec lists 10–45 W charger power
Wireless chargingNot supported (GSMArena)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g179 g
Thickness8.1 mm6.9 mm
Height × width159.7 × 74 mm161.5 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67IP68
MaterialsPlastic frame and back (GSMArena)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursAwesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome PeachAwesome Navy, Awesome Grey, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac
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 onlyIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not recommended for beach or pool use
BiometricsOptical under-screen fingerprint reader and face recognition (Notebookcheck)Fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12 with One UI 4.1One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
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 2027Up to six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2032 (UK)
AI featuresPhoto Remaster; Object EraserAwesome Intelligence, including AI Select, Object Eraser, Best Face and Voice Transcription; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini
Safety featuresSamsung Knox; Secure Folder–
In the boxUSB cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (Notebookcheck)Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable, ejection pin, quick start guide
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 6.0
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
NFCSupported–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeXUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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