Samsung “A series” is quite popular when it comes to midrange (lower to upper) smartphones. Samsung A33 is the latest addition to the upper mid-range of A series. The company has upgraded this device significantly as compared to its predecessor A32. Curious to learn more about this device? We are here with an in-depth Samsung Galaxy A33 review.
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First things first!
Samsung Galaxy A33 Design and Display (D&D)
Design
The design of Samsung A33 has got some changes. Overall, it has almost the same size but is a bit thinner though it weighs a bit more than A32. Its sides are less curvier. Now, the camera module is out of the body unlike its predecessor A32. Its right side has volume keys and a power button. Upper side got a hybrid sim tray and a mic. Its right side is completely clean whereas its bottom side contains a Type C port, mic, and speaker grill.
Bad news! The 3.5mm jack is missing from the phone. This device comes with IP67 ratings (water and dust resistance) which was not available in its predecessor.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A33 |
| Dimensions | 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 186 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Protection | front (Gorilla Glass 5), IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Peach |
Display
Display of the Samsung A33 is almost the same as its predecessor Samsung Galaxy A32. Yes, even the notch is still there. It might not be welcomed by many in the given price range as some devices half of its price have a punch-hole cutout display.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A33 |
| Display Size | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
Samsung A33 Camera
Samsung Galaxy A33 review is incomplete without camera details. Most people choose devices of Samsung’s A series over the smartphones of other mobile companies due to better cameras.
Bad news for you if you were expecting a major upgrade here. The company has reduced the number of megapixels in the Galaxy A33 (48 MP) as compared to the Samsung A32 (64 MP).
There is an introduction of OIS, 60fps and 4K video recording support when we talk about the rear cameras.
In terms of selfie-camera, there is just an addition of 4K video recording. Apart from this, selfie-camera megapixels are reduced here as well. The Samsung A32 had a 20 MP selfie-camera, but A33 has a 13 MP selfie-camera.
| Camera Side | Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A33 |
| Rear | Rear cameras | Four |
| 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS | ||
| 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm | ||
| 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | ||
| 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | ||
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Selfie | Selfie / front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1″, 1.12µm |
| Selfie / front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Performance
Samsung has brought its own Exynos chipset to power the A33. Due to this, the A33 has got a major performance boost over its predecessor. Not just this, its GPU is also much better than the A32. That is the reason why A33’s Antutu v8 score (354420) is higher as compared to A32’s Antutu v8 score (286666).
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A33 |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 |
| MEMORY | ROM: 128GB (microSDXC, uses shared SIM slot)RAM: 8GB |
Samsung A33 Features
Samsung Galaxy A33 has almost the same features as the Galaxy A32 had. However, it has stereo speakers and faster charging speed due to 25W charging support.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A33 |
| Sound | Stereo speakers |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W |
Samsung A33 Price in Pakistan
| Samsung Galaxy A33 Price in Pakistan |
| 8GB and 128GB: Rs.71,500 |
Like the other major differences, the price difference of A33 as compared to A32 is also notable. You can buy Samsung Galaxy A33 at a slightly lower price after a retail discount. However, the price of Galaxy A32 is Rs.47,500. If you think the price difference is huge and the specs and features don’t justify it, you can opt to buy Samsung A32.
Final Verdict
This was a complete Samsung Galaxy A33 review that can help you understand in which areas the company has made improvements and where it has compromised. There is a massive boost in performance and charging speed of Galaxy A33 as compared to the A32.
However, cameras are downgraded in terms of pixel counts. The price is higher. Which will affect its sales. Especially now, given the economic situation in the country.
Would you buy the Samsung A33 or choose any other device? Tell us in the comment section below.
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Photos credits: www.samsung.com, www.gsmarena.com, www.teahub.io
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