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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Galaxy A25

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Galaxy A25

55 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
VS
57 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy A25
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A25

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy A33 5G (with Exynos 1280) that was released on March 17, 2022, against the Samsung Galaxy A25, which is powered by the same chip and came out 1 year and 9 months after. 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 A33 5G
  • Waterproof body (IP67 classification)
  • Shows 16% longer battery life (21:19 vs 18:26 hours)
  • Slow-motion recording at 480FPS
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A25
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Delivers 42% higher peak brightness (1038 against 733 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • The phone is 1 year and 9 months newer
  • 17% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 972 and 833 points
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A25 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 A33 5G
vs
Galaxy A25

Display

TypeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Size6.4 inches6.5 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2340 pixels
Aspect ratio20:919.5:9
PPI411 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness500 nits1000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1000 nits -
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Screen-to-body ratio83.6%84.2%
Display features - DCI-P3 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space98.3%145.1%
PWM366 Hz119 Hz
Response time1 ms1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy A33 5G
733 nits
Galaxy A25+42%
1038 nits

Design and build

Height159.7 mm (6.29 inches)161 mm (6.34 inches)
Width74 mm (2.91 inches)76.5 mm (3.01 inches)
Thickness8.1 mm (0.32 inches)8.3 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight186 g (6.56 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
WaterproofIP67No
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, YellowBlack, Blue, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Samsung Galaxy A25 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1280Samsung Exynos 1280
Max clock2400 MHz2400 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78		- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process5 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G68 MP4Mali-G68 MP4
GPU shading units256256
GPU clock972 MHz972 MHz
FLOPS~487 GFLOPS~487 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
CPU154535158444
GPU105189105626
Memory9202289882
UX126780126611
Total score478526480563
Samples[22 tests][21 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature39.8 °C45.6 °C
Stability98% -
Graphics test13 FPS -
Graphics score2257 -
PCMark 3.0
Web score8481 -
Video editing7100 -
Photo editing21298 -
Data manipulation8565 -
Writing score14316 -

Memory

RAM
RAM size6, 8 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock - 2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 12 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)Android 14
ROMOne UI 6.1One UI 6
OS size26 GB20 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power25 W25 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 30 min)Yes (49% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:15 hr1:24 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing07:57 hr06:44 hr
Watching video13:06 hr11:34 hr
Gaming05:24 hr04:52 hr
Standby106 hr91 hr
General battery life
Galaxy A33 5G+16%
21:19 hr
Galaxy A25
18:26 hr

Main camera

Matrix48 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8000 x 60008160 x 6120
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion480 FPS (720p)240 FPS (720p)
Angle of widest lens123°120°
Lenses1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 5 MP
4) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 8 MP
3) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution48 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length26 mm27 mm
SensorSony IMX582Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1
Sensor size1/2.0"1/2.76"
Pixel size0.8 micron0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution8 MP8 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length13 mm -
SensorSony IMX355Samsung ISOCELL (S5K)4HA
Sensor size1/4.0"1/4"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.12 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution5 MP2 MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
SensorGalaxyCore GC5035GalaxyCore GC02M1
Sensor size1/5" -
Pixel size1.12 micron -
StabilizationNoNo

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh55 -
Preview51 -
Zoom58 -
SamplesPhoto samples of Samsung Galaxy A33 5G from DxOMark -

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution4160 x 31204160 x 3120
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorCMOSHynix Hi-1339
Sensor size - 1/3.06"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth featuresPBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DPLE
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
NFC*Depends on the regionYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotYesYes
LTE Cat*1818
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoYes
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
Speakers test
Max loudness
Galaxy A33 5G+11%
88.7 dB
Galaxy A25
79.6 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedMarch 2022December 2023
Release dateApril 2022December 2023
Launch price$369$299
SAR (head) - 0.46 W/kg
SAR (body) - 1.19 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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