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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A33 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs A33 5G

71 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
VS
55 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.6-inch Samsung Galaxy A55 5G (with Exynos 1480) that was released on March 11, 2024, against the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, which is powered by Exynos 1280 and came out 2 years before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Shows 25% longer battery life (26:41 vs 21:19 hours)
  • 52% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (729K versus 478K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Delivers 38% higher peak brightness (1015 against 733 nits)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Uses a faster type of memory: LPDDR5 3200 MHz
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • The phone is 2 years newer
  • Ready for eSIM technology
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
  • Slow-motion recording at 480FPS
  • Weighs 27 grams less

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and A33 5G crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy A55 5G
vs
Galaxy A33 5G

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.6 inches6.4 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio19.5:920:9
PPI390 ppi411 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness1000 nits500 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1000 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+No
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionGorilla Glass Victus PlusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio85.8%83.6%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
Display tests
RGB color space100%98.3%
PWM120 Hz366 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A55 5G+38%
1015 nits
Galaxy A33 5G
733 nits

Design and build

Height161.1 mm (6.34 inches)159.7 mm (6.29 inches)
Width77.4 mm (3.05 inches)74 mm (2.91 inches)
Thickness8.2 mm (0.32 inches)8.1 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP67
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialGlassPlastic
Frame materialMetalPlastic
ColorsWhite, Blue, Purple, YellowWhite, Black, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A33 5G in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1480Samsung Exynos 1280
Max clock2750 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 4 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsSamsung Xclipse 530Mali-G68 MP4
GPU shading units128256
GPU clock1300 MHz972 MHz
FLOPS~332.8 GFLOPS~487 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU245367154535
GPU171544105189
Memory15150392022
UX160841126780
Total score729255478526
Samples[35 tests][22 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature43.8 °C39.8 °C
Stability - 98%
Graphics test23 FPS13 FPS
Graphics score38992257
PCMark 3.0
Web score117128481
Video editing72997100
Photo editing2351921298
Data manipulation113378565
Writing score1712714316

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Memory clock3200 MHz -
Channels42
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMOne UI 6.1One UI 6.1
OS size20.1 GB26 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (55% in 30 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr1:15 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing10:24 hr07:57 hr
Watching video17:52 hr13:06 hr
Gaming05:16 hr05:24 hr
Standby125 hr106 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A55 5G+25%
26:41 hr
Galaxy A33 5G
21:19 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels48 megapixels
Image resolution8160 x 61208000 x 6000
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (720p)480 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°123°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP48 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length - 26 mm
SensorSony IMX906Sony IMX582
Sensor size1/1.56"1/2.0"
Pixel size1 micron0.8 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution12 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 13 mm
SensorSony IMX258Sony IMX355
Sensor size1/3.06"1/4.0"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP5 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035GalaxyCore GC5035
Sensor size1/5"1/5"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalNo

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh4555
Preview5451
Zoom7558
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A55 5G from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution6464 x 48644160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length26 mm -
SensorSony IMX616CMOS
Sensor size1/2.74" -
Pixel size0.8 micron -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.1
Bluetooth featuresLEPBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*Depends on the regionDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*YesNo
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2024March 2022
Release dateMarch 2024April 2022
Launch price$439$369
SAR (head)0.68 W/kg -
SAR (body)1.04 W/kg -
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy A55 5G:
    - The barometer is only available in the model for the USA.
    - SM-A556B/DS and A556E/DS models come with two physical SIM cards.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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