Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21s
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
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Samsung Galaxy M21s
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy M21s
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | — |
| Peak Brightness | — | 420 |
| PPI | 411 | 403 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 83.7 | 84.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1280 | Exynos 9611 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 6.1 | One UI 2.5 |
| OS Version | 12 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 4 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.7 | 159.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 186 | 191 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, March 17 | 2020, November 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, April 20 | Available. Released 2020, November 06 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A33 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Samsung Galaxy M21s are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy M21s packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy M21s reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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