The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.
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Budget-conscious buyers looking for a water-resistant phone with a quality AMOLED screen for streaming and social media, who can accept ageing performance and limited remaining software support at a deeply discounted price.
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Ends 31 Aug 2026
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Upfront Cost:
£134.99
9 refurbished deals available - SIM-free from £116.00.
The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G launched in April 2022 as a solid mid-range contender, and by 2026 it occupies a tricky spot. The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate still looks vibrant and smooth, and the IP67 water resistance remains a rare feature at this price. Samsung's Exynos 1280 chip handles messaging, social media, and streaming without issue, but heavier multitasking and modern games expose its limitations. The 5,000mAh battery delivers reliable all-day life, and 5G connectivity means you are not stuck on ageing networks. One UI 8 was the final major Android update, though security patches continue into 2026. The honest reality is that the A33 5G now feels sluggish compared to 2025-2026 budget phones, and users report choppy animations when swiping between screens. If you find one at a steep discount and your needs are modest, it remains a capable daily driver. But if you are buying new today, the Galaxy A35 or A36 offer meaningfully better performance and longer update commitments for a similar outlay.
Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy A53 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4″ Super AMOLED, 90Hz (Waterdrop notch) | 6.5″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz (Punch-hole) |
| Processor | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) | Exynos 1280 (5 nm) |
| Main Camera | 48MP Main + 8MP Ultrawide + 5MP Macro | 64MP Main + 12MP Ultrawide + 5MP Macro |
| Selfie Camera | 13MP | 32MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh with 25W charging | 5,000mAh with 25W charging |
| Build | IP67 dust/water resistant, matte frame | IP67 dust/water resistant, glossy frame |
| SIM-free price | Not available | From £94.99 |
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Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
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4K@30fs, 1080@30/60fs
13 , f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
2160
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
6.4
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Exynos 1280
Mali-G68
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Yes, with stereo speakers
No
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
5000
25W wired
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
