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Samsung Galaxy M33 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M33 and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M33, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M33, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,448
- against 318,821
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.4 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- Max. upload speed
- 1,500 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 475,448 Best value | 318,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 894 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,044 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Brown | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.4 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.5 % | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 508 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px | 2,408 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | PLS LCD, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 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 n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.04 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.38 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M33 | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M336B, SM-M336B/DS, SM-M336BU, SM-M336BU/DS, SM-M336K | SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL |
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