Unlike last year, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A series of smartphones are, for the most part, 5G-only, eliminating the need for multiple variants that feature the technology. Based on the spec sheet alone, it is clear that Samsung had to cut many corners on the Galaxy A32 4G to make its 5G variant commercially viable.
So, the question that arises now is, just how does the Galaxy A32 series hold up against the Galaxy A33. We'll start by comparing the Galaxy A32 4G with the latter.
Galaxy A32 4G vs Galaxy A33: Internals
Last year, Samsung had to look at MediaTek for its silicon. This time around, the Galaxy A33 5G packs Samsung's in-house Exynos 1280 SoC (2x Cortex-A78 cores @ 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz). On paper, it has the capacity to outperform the now-ageing MediaTek Helio G80 powering the Galaxy A32.
Even though the Galaxy A33 recycles the Galaxy A32 4G's 5,000 mAh battery, the charging wattage gets upped to 25 W. With the exception of 5G, connectivity options remain identical across both phones. Lastly, the 6.4-inch FHD+ 90 Hz AMOLED panel remains the same, but the 3.5mm audio jack gets the axe. There's IP67 water and dust resistance, as compensation.
Galaxy A32 4G vs Galaxy A33: Camera
The Galaxy A33 copies the Galaxy A32 5G's camera layout in its entirety, i.e., a 48 MP primary sensor, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 5 MP macro lens and a 2 MP depth sensor. In contrast, the Galaxy A32 4G packs a 64 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor. There are a few compromises on the selfie camera front, too, with the Galaxy A33 using a 13 MP sensor and the Galaxy A32 4G a 20 MP one.
Now, there is more to camera performance than just raw megapixel count. It'll all come down to how the ISP on each device performs, and on paper, the Galaxy A33's Exynos 1280 should have the edge here. The Galaxy A33 also brings forth an important under-the-hood improvement for the primary camera lens in the form of OIS (optical image stabilization).
Galaxy A32 4G vs Galaxy A33: Verdict
If you're in an area with 5G connectivity on the horizon, an upgrade to the Galaxy A33 would make sense. Otherwise, it would be wise to hold on to your Galaxy A32 4G for a while longer. It is still a competent performer that should hold its own for the next year or so. Samsung has been fairly consistent at delivering timely updates to its Galaxy A series devices, so it shouldn't be long before One UI 4.0 arrives on it.
Samsung
Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung
Galaxy A32
General Information
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Model Name
Galaxy A33 5G
Galaxy A32
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Model type
Bar
Bar
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Colors
Black (Awesome Black)White (Awesome White)Blue (Awesome Blue)Peach (Awesome Peach)
Black (Awesome Black)White (Awesome White)Blue (Awesome Blue)Violet (Awesome Violet)
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Announced
2022, March
2021, January
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Released
2022, April
Physical specifications
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Dimensions
Bar: 159.7 x 74 x 8.1 mm
Bar: 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm
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Weights
186g
184g
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IP rating
IP67
Operating system
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Operating system
Android 12
Android 11
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One UI version
4.1
3.1
Networks
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SIM
Dual SIM model
Dual SIM model
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SIM card sizes
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (4FF)
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Networks
2G3G4G5G
2G3G4G
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eSIM support
No
Display
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Kind
Main Display
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Name
Infinity-U Display
Infinity-U Display
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Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED Display
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Size
6.4 inch / mm
6.4 inch / 162.56 mm
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Resolution
FHD+ / x pixels
FHD+ / x pixels
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Refresh rate
90Hz
90Hz
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