In an event dedicated to the series Galaxy A, Samsung announced the new ones Galaxy A53 5G e Galaxy A33 5G, two smartphones with complete specifications but with a competitive price. A new processor and smart camera from the Galaxy line make these devices a must for those who want the best value for money. Even considering they both have secured support and software updates for five years.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G, top specs at the right price
With the Galaxy S22 line unveiled last month, Samsung wanted to showcase the best of Android technology. If other brands have to hit us with terrific specs and rock bottom prices, Samsung is aware that it has the best of smartphone technology at home: they are the Android brand to beat.
But the Korean giant in today’s event has shown that it wants to bring the best technologies developed for the top of the range even in the mid-range of the market. TM RohPresident and Head of Samsung Electronics MX (Mobile eXperience), explains: “We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the positive impact that mobile technology can have on their life. With the latest in the Galaxy A series, we’re making the Galaxy’s advanced and innovative mobile experience more accessible than ever at a great price. ”
Smart cameras
Mobile photography is increasingly becoming a distinctive feature for smartphones, the biggest difference between top of the range and the rest of the mobile world. But Samsung wanted to bring artificial intelligence powered by the new processor to 5 nanometers for unique shots.
The night mode for example, it synthesizes up to 12 images in a single photograph, to give low-light photos with little noise and lots of brightness. Videos in bad light conditions also improve with AI. The modality Portrait uses two cameras to separate the subject from the background, that one Fun introduces filters and effects with the ultra wide angle lens. Also, comes the functionality Remaster Image to give new life to the photographs you have taken with your old smartphone or sent to you.
The new Galaxy A33 5G has a main sensor from 48MP, an 8MP ultrawide, a 5MP macro and a 2MP depth sensor. While Samsung improves the camera specs for Galaxy A53 5G: main from 64MP, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and 5MP depth. The A33’s selfie sensor is 13MP, the A53’s 32MP.
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and A33 5G: design and specifications
Both smartphones have a linear but elegant design, without sacrificing the solidity of Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for screen and protector IP67. The Galaxy A33 5G screen measures 6.4 inches, a Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz. On the other hand, the Galaxy A53 5G’s Super AMOLED comes in at 6.5 inches with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Samsung has both equipped with a processor Octa Core Exynos 1280 (Dual Core 2.4 GHz + Hexa Core 2.0 GHz), accompanied by 6GB of RAM (A53 also has the 8GB option). Both have a 5.000mAh which should be enough even during the most intense day of use. But in case it runs out, fast charging gives 25W it should reduce the time spent next to the outlet.
Both smartphones come with One UI 4.1, which makes the most of Android 12. You can then use the latest features of the operating system. And Samsung provides 5 years of support, something no other Android manufacturer (not even Google) does.
Price and availability
Galaxy A53 5G will be available for pre-order from March 17 to March 31: by booking it on this date you will get the earphones Galaxy Buds Live complimentary. The retail price is €469,90 for the 6 + 128GB version, while it is €529,90 for the 8 + 256GB version. The latter will be exclusive to the Samsung website.
Instead Samsung will make the Galaxy A33 5G in the first weeks of April, at the price of 389,90 euro. We wait to try them, but if Samsung keeps its promises at this event, these smartphones can become benchmarks in the mid-range.