The Galaxy A33 is a 5G phone with a water-resistant housing, a powerful processor, the latest Android software and a large battery.
Samsung has announced two mid-range A-series models, these smartphones are known for offering good value for money. It’s about the Galaxy A53 and the Galaxy A33. In this publication we limit ourselves to the cheapest model. Unlike its predecessor, the Galaxy A32, the new device is certified according to the IP67 standard. This means that the phone is dust and water resistant. The housing is not completely waterproof – like no other phone, by the way – but a heavy rain shower won’t hurt.
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The IP67 standard means that you can submerge the phone to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Phones with an IP68 certification have been tested to withstand 1.5m depth without any problems. Important to realize here, the certification only says something about fresh water. It is therefore not recommended to take the phone with you in the swimming pool (chlorinated water) and the sea (salt water). If you want to take the A33 with you in the shower, this should not be a problem.
Please note that water damage is not covered by the standard warranty. So the risk lies with you. This has to do with the fact that it is difficult to prove whether or not the telephone has been kept underwater deeper and/or longer than the permitted standard.
The Galaxy A33 is the cheapest Samsung phone with an IP certification. Even if we look at the competition, there are very few water-resistant phones available in this price segment. That is certainly a big advantage. However, the benefits don’t stop there.
Samsung A33 receives 4 years of Android OS updates
At the time of the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung announced that it would review the update policy. The high-end models of the brand have been provided with 4 years since then Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates. It is now clear that the Samsung A33 will benefit from the same software support. The South Koreans are clearly ahead of all other Android smartphone manufacturers with this.
Only a 5G model of the Galaxy A33 has been released this time – the 4G LTE model will therefore be cancelled. Remarkably enough, this A-series smartphone is equipped with the same chipset as the more expensive A53. It is a completely new processor, presumably the 5nm octa-core Exynos 1280 (or 1200).
The Samsung A33 5G has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display. The rich OLED screen is characterized by a 90Hz refresh rate. A u-shaped notch has been made for the selfie camera. The front camera houses a 13 megapixel image sensor with an f/2.2 lens.
Quad camera with new night mode
A quadruple camera is placed on the back. It is a 48 megapixel main camera with OIS. In addition, an 8 megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, a 5 megapixel macro lens and a 5 megapixel depth lens are integrated.
Do you think making photo and video recordings is important? The camera system is the main difference from the more expensive A53, the latter has a 64MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide angle camera. The 32MP selfie camera also delivers higher resolution images. The camera features are, however, the same.
Thanks to the brand new 5nm processor, the AI-powered camera ensures that images look better than before – even in low light. An improved night mode is available, which allows you to take up to 12 images at once. The result is clear night shots, with less noise. The quality of video recordings in low light has also been improved. The frame rate is automatically adjusted, resulting in beautifully smooth video images.
An enhanced portrait mode is also available, which captures depth and subject contours more accurately. In addition, a Photo Remaster tool is available to give new life to your old low-quality photos. The Fun mode allows you to add playful filters and effects. Finally, the Object Eraser feature is also available to remove disturbing elements in the background.
The Galaxy A33 is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery. It should be powerful enough to provide a battery life of 2 days. Thanks to the support for 25W Super Fast Charging, you can also recharge the battery in a relatively short time. However, a charger is no longer included in the sales package. You can use your old charger or invest in a new one, which are available as an optional accessory.
Finally, the security platform Samsung Knox is also available, so that your personal data remains protected. When storing private photos, notes, and apps, Secure Folder provides an encrypted, digital vault, accessible only to you. With Private Share you control who has access to your files and for how long.
Buy Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
The water-resistant Samsung A33 is available in three colors: Awesome Black, Awesome Blue and Awesome Peach. The suggested retail price of this phone is €370. For that you will receive 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage memory. It is also possible to expand the memory by means of a memory card. The Galaxy A33 5G will go on sale on Friday, April 22, 2022.
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