Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Galaxy A33 5G: the entry-level has yet to say its last word

High voltage duel in the same house. A safe bet for entry/mid-range, the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is directly descended from a particularly successful Galaxy A52. For its part, the Galaxy A33 5G may have remained in the shadow of its big brother, but this is not so; it runs a clear move upmarket that makes it more attractive. While they both top Samsung’s sales, we’ve decided to pit them against each other to help you understand which of the two South Korean devices should be in your pocket.

Always shoulder to shoulder

If the Galaxy A53 stays in the root of what Samsung offers in this range, the Galaxy A33 runs on its side a welcome upgrade, which is clearly felt in use. And despite its lower price positioning, the Galaxy A33 puts up a tough fight against a more premium A53.

If the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G wins every round, it will not be without difficulty against an accessible model that also allows itself the exaggeration of an IP67 certification, a rare thing in this segment.

Same story on the screen, the A53 hardly stands out thanks to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, against 90 Hz for the A33, and a panel that is almost brighter and better calibrated. A surprising choice on the South Korean side, both mobiles are equipped with the same Exynos 1280 chip. This results, again, in performances that are too close for the difference in range between the two terminals to really be felt.

Only in the picture does the Galaxy A53 5G stand out unequivocally, doing better in all modules, especially thanks to a systematically higher definition. Selfie practice remains in favor of the higher model, which may appeal to those who love social networks.

True, the Galaxy A53 5G wins every round, but the results are so close that it becomes difficult to justify the price difference between the two. Finally, the Galaxy A53 5G will appeal to mobile users looking for better photos and increased autonomy, without the A33 5G reducing all that.