Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 comparison

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy A55
Released at Apr, 2022 Released at Mar, 2024

Pros

  • Less weight
  • Larger display size
  • Higher display refresh rate
  • More performance in the AnTuTu test
  • More performance in the GeekBench test

Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A55. The key differences between them: 6.4" vs 6.6" display, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM, 90Hz vs 120Hz refresh rate and 186g vs 213g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.

Size comparison

77.4 mm (3.05″)
161.1 mm (6.34″)
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G front
74 mm (2.91″)
159.7 mm (6.29″)
8.2 mm
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G side
8.1 mm
  • Samsung Galaxy A55
  • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

Specifications comparison

General

Models
SM-A336E / SM-A336B / SM-A336B/DS / SM-A336B/DSN / SM-A336E/DS SM-A556V / SM-A556U / SM-A556U1 / SM-A556B / SM-A556B/DS / SM-A556E / SM-A556E/DS / SM-A5560

Software

Operating System
Android 12 Android 14
Custom UI
One UI 4.1 One UI 6.1

Body

Dimensions
74 x 159.7 x 8.1mm 77.4 x 161.1 x 8.2mm
Weight
186g 213g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colours
Black / White / Blue / Peach Iceblue / Lilac / Navy / Lemon

Display

Size
6.4" 6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
Density
411ppi 390ppi
Refresh rate
90Hz 120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+

Camera

Rear camera
48MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS / 8MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro) / 2MP, f/2.4, (depth) 50MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS / 12MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm / 5MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front camera
13MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm 32MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm

Processor

Chipset
Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G68 Xclipse 530

Memory

RAM size
4 / 6 / 8GB 8 / 12GB

Storage

Internal storage
128 / 256GB 128 / 256GB
Card slot
+ +

Connectivity

Number of SIMs
2 2
SIM type
Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / eSIM
Cellular technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
a / b / g / n / ac a / b / g / n / ac / 6
Bluetooth
5.1 5.3
Navigation
GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Audio

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor
+ +
Accelerometer
+ +
Gyro sensor
+ +
Geomagnetic sensor
+ +

Battery

Capacity
5000mAh 5000mAh
Type
Li-Po Li-Ion
Fast charging
+

Performance

AnTuTu
354420 (v8) 635598 (v9)
GeekBench
1900 (v5.1) 3259 (v5)

FAQ

What is the difference between the Galaxy A33 5G and the Galaxy A55?

The main differences are: 6.4" vs 6.6" display, 4 / 6 / 8GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM, 90Hz vs 120Hz refresh rate and 186g vs 213g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.

Which has a larger display, the Galaxy A33 5G or the Galaxy A55?

The Galaxy A55 has the larger display: 6.6" vs 6.4".

Which is lighter, the Galaxy A33 5G or the Galaxy A55?

The Galaxy A33 5G is lighter: 186g vs 213g.

Which is faster, the Galaxy A33 5G or the Galaxy A55?

The Galaxy A55 scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 635598 (v9) vs 354420 (v8).

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