Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
#1368
Samsung Galaxy M33
#2069Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy M33
Performance
78.387.1
Camera
47.438.1
Display
81.452.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
89.172.6
Connectivity
81.182.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
59.452.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G and Galaxy M33 both feature a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate, but the A23 uses a PLS LCD while the M33 has a TFT LCD.
- In terms of performance, the A23 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, whereas the M33 utilizes the Exynos 1280, with the A23 offering configurations up to 8GB RAM compared to the M33's maximum of 8GB.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the A23 includes optical image stabilization (OIS), while the M33 does not, although the M33 can record in 4K.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh with 25W charging for both models.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the M33 is slightly thicker and heavier.
- The A23 runs Android 12 with an upgrade path to Android 14, while the M33 operates on Android 12 with One UI 4.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy M33
General
Release Date
2022, August 05
2022, March 04
Announced
2022, August 05
2022, March 04
Description
N/A
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
PLS LCD, 120Hz
TFT LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G68
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
25W wired
25W wired4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
165.4 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight
197 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Green, Blue, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro