Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M33
Comparison between Google Pixel 5a 5G and Samsung Galaxy M33: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 5a 5G, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5a 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 415 ppi
- against 400 ppi
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 198 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.4 mm
Samsung Galaxy M33, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,680 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 379,500 | 475,448 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz core, one 2.2 GHz core, and six 1.8 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Green, Blue, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 73.2 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.9 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,680 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.34″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 415 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, OLED, HDR, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 5, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5a 5G | Galaxy M33 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G1F8F, G4S1M | SM-M336B, SM-M336B/DS, SM-M336BU, SM-M336BU/DS, SM-M336K |
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