Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy A33 5G: The forgotten middle child — IP67 and OIS in a tidy compact A-series.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2022·$329·Score 64/100
A33 5G was the quiet middle child of the A-series — IP67 and OIS at a sensible $329, in a tidy compact body. The 90 Hz panel and pedestrian Exynos 1280 kept it out of headlines next to the A53; for Samsung loyalists who wanted IP67 without splurging, it landed.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.4" Super AMOLED 90 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 1280
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · OIS
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
186 g
What stands out
- IP67 at $329 — rare in 2022's mid-range.
- OIS Super AMOLED + jack + microSD.
- 4 OS / 5 yr security.
- Compact 6.4" for the time.
What to watch
- Only 90 Hz (rivals had 120 Hz).
- Exynos 1280 trailed Snapdragon 7-class rivals.
- 25 W charging.
- No charger in the box.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 7a
$499 · score 81/100