GALAXY A. On Thursday March 17, Samsung presented its new mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A. Two new 5G compatible models are joining the catalog with many advantages: the A33 and the A53.
Just a few weeks after the long-awaited arrival of the Galaxy S22, its high-end smartphones (see our article), Samsung unveiled its much more accessible mid-range models, the Galaxy A. The presentation made online this Thursday 17 March was an opportunity for the Korean manufacturer to refocus this range on the daily needs of its users. 5G connectivity, autonomy, powerful processor, artificial intelligence-enhanced photo modules… there is no shortage of seductive assets for a price that is still just as contained.
What’s new in the Galaxy A range?
The Galaxy A33 and A53 share many commonalities. The two mobiles thus benefit from an IP67 certification which allows them to be immersed in water at a depth of one meter for thirty minutes. Also for more safety, they are protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass on the front to ward off bad falls. In addition, the two devices are powered by the same Exynos 1280 in-house processor and benefit from a 5000 mAh battery compatible with 25 W fast charging.
Where the specifications diverge between the A33 and the A53 is in the area of the photo. If they both adopt optical stabilization, the A53 is better off to capture images. It thus embeds a main module of 64 Mpx, an ultra wide-angle of 12 Mpx and a macro module of 5 Mpx. The A33 for its part is satisfied with a main module of 48 Mpx, an ultra wide-angle of 8 Mpx, and a macro module at 5 Mpx. Also note that the depth sensor for taking portraits of 5 Mpx on the A53 goes to 2 Mpx on the A33. Finally, on the front also the photo modules for selfies stand out. There is thus a 32 Mpx sensor on the A53 and a sensor of only 13 Mpx on the A33. By the way, the screen also differs. If the two mobiles benefit from a Super Amoled screen (6.5 inches for the A53 and 6.4 inches for the A33), the refresh rate varies. It is fixed at 90 Hz for the first and 120 Hz for the second.
In terms of durability, Samsung announces that its two new mobiles benefit from 4 generations of One UI updates (the in-house software overlay) and the Android system. The brand also provides 5 years of security updates. What to see coming.
When will the Samsung A33 and A53 be available?
Pre-orders open today… for the Galaxy A53. It will then be available in stores from 1er April 2022. On the other hand, Samsung remained much more vague on the availability of the Galaxy A33 indicating a marketing in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the Korean is giving presents. For all those who place an order for a Galaxy A53 by March 31, 2022, Samsung is offering a pair of Galaxy Buds Live headphones as well as a 50 euro voucher to be used on the Google PlayStore.
What are the prices of the Samsung Galaxy A33 and A53?
Mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A33 and A53 are sold at fairly affordable prices. The A53 is available in two models 6-128 GB at 459 euros and 8-256 GB at 519 euros. The Galaxy A33 meanwhile will be marketed in a 6-128 GB version at 379 euros.