Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
Samsung Galaxy A33 5GSamsung Galaxy A33 5GGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 6.3Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.5Camera 7.4Camera
Connectivity score 6.2 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 7.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.9
28 reviews
7.9
48 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

Specs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F 		Samsung Galaxy A33 5G prices Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Global · 6GB · 128GB · SM-A336B
Inches 4.7" 6.4"
Resolution HD FHD+
Usable surface 68% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 20:9
Dimensions 66.2 mm
135.4 mm
7.9 mm 		74.0 mm
159.7 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 138 g 186 g
Micro Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1280
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 45.259
v? 		415.448
v9
Battery 2350 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A320F, A320F SM-A336B, SM-A336B/DS, SM-A336BLBGEUB

Release Date
Release date January 2017,
7 years ago 		March 2022,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Size
66.2 mm • 135.4 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.0 mm • 159.7 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g 186 g
Usable surface 68 % 83 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance IP68 IP67
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

White

Cyan

Copper

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 6.4"
Type Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 20:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 312 Pixels per inch 411 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Eye Care Display
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Brightnes 420 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
8.1
Is it comfortable?
9.3
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Samsung Exynos 1280
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 Mali-G68 MC4 4x cores 1GHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 6 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
45.259
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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415.448
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 73% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.7
6.8
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX258 Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2"
2
Camera type
--

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
3
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC5035
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" 1/3.06"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
85
Mobile
91
Photo
80
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
7.5
Quality of selfies
7.8
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.6
8.3
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.349 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.860 W/Kg on head
0.740 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.1
8.4
And the WiFi?
8.1
8.4
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2350 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 29%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 21%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 13
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 19%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 12%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 29%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
28 reviews
48 reviews
Prices
From $ 92 --
From $ 200 --

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