Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G have finally been revealed

Samsung announced earlier this month that it would hold a 'Galaxy A Event' on March 17. Even though the company didn't say at the time what exactly would be revealed, the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A33 seemed likely, given both phones had already been leaked on multiple occasions. Now the day has finally arrived, and sure enough, the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G are official.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G are nearly the same phone. Both devices have IP67 water/dust resistance (so they can handle splashes of water), an Exynos 1280 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, 25W wired charging, and One UI 4.1 based on Android 12. Samsung seems to be using the Exynos 1280 in all models, instead of the Snapdragon chipsets found in the US version of the Galaxy A52 5G, and the MediaTek Dimensity 720 in the Galaxy A32 5G.

Specification	Samsung Galaxy A53 5G	Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Build	IP67 water/dust resistance	IP67 water/dust resistance
Dimensions & Weight	74.8 x 159.6 x 8.1mm 189 g	159.7 x 74 x 8.1mm
Display	6.5-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.4-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz refresh rate Corning Gorilla Glass 5
SoC	Samsung Exynos 1280	Samsung Exynos 1280
RAM & Storage	6GB/8GB RAM 128GB/256GB internal storage microSD card slot (up to 1TB)	6GB/8GB RAM 128GB/256GB internal storage microSD card slot (up to 1TB)
Battery & Charging	5,000mAh battery 25W Super Fast Charging No charger in box	5,000mAh battery 25W Super Fast Charging No charger in box
Security	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor
Rear Camera(s)	64MP f/1.8 Main (with OIS) 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide 5MP f/2.4 Depth sensor 5MP f/2.4 Macro	48MP f/1.8 Main (with OIS) 12MP f/2.2 Ultra-wide 5MP f/2.4 Depth sensor 5MP f/2.4 Macro sensor
Front Camera(s)	32MP f/2.2	32MP f/2.2
Port(s)	USB Type-C No headphone jack	USB Type-C No headphone jack
Audio	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
Connectivity	5G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G+5GHz) Bluetooth 5.1	5G LTE Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4G+5GHz) Bluetooth 5.1
Software	One UI 4.1 (Android 12)	One UI 4.1 (Android 12)
Other Features	Four years of major OS upgrades Five years of security updates	Four years of major OS upgrades Five years of security updates

The main differences are in the camera setup and display. The Galaxy A53 5G has a 64MP main camera, while the A33 5G drops down to 48MP. The display on the Galaxy A33 5G is also a downgrade, with a slightly-lower 90Hz refresh rate. Neither phone has a headphone jack, which is definitely not great.

On the bright side, both devices have the same update promise as Samsung's flagship phones, with four years of major OS upgrades and five years of security updates. There aren't any other mid-range phones in the US with that same long support life, except the iPhone SE series.

Samsung says the Galaxy A53 5G will start at $449.99 in the United States, and you'll be able to buy one as early as March 31 at T-Mobile and Verizon. The phone will show up at Samsung.com and other retailers one day later on April 1 — AT&T will sell it for $449.99, and Cricket will sell it for $409.99. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A33 5G is already available for pre-order at Samsung.com. On a related note, the Galaxy A13 LTE that was officially confirmed earlier this month will be available on Samsung.com starting April 8.

For Europe, the Galaxy A53 5G will cost €449 for the 6GB + 128GB version and €509 for the 8GB + 256GB version. The Galaxy A33 5G will cost €369 for the 6GB + 128GB version. You can get both the devices in Blue, Peach, White, and Black colors.

The Galaxy A53 5G is a capable mid-range phone that offers a vibrant display, a solid main camera, and long lasting battery life.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Brand: Samsung
SoC: Samsung Exynos 1280
Display: 6.5" FHD+ AMOLED @ 120Hz
RAM: 6GB/8GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB + microSD up to 1TB
Battery: 5,000mAh

The Galaxy A53 5G is already available to pre-order at Samsung.com, but you'll have to wait until April 1 for the A53 5G.