The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
BLU G52L, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 171 ppi
BLU G33, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 164
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,145
- against 725
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 100,667 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 332 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 1,145 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Burgundy, Mint Blue | Black, Burgundy, Earthy, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm Best value | 10.4 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 159.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.6 % Best value | 81 % |
Battery
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.26″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 960 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 171 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G52L | G33 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |