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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

90%

5.9

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of smartphones
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,505 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

5.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

5.8

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.5

Connectivity

4%

4.0

Audio

3%

6.8

Design

5.9
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,505 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.2
Brand name
Samsung
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1280
Processor model
Samsung Exynos 1280
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This smartphone uses the Samsung Exynos 1280 processor model which is slower than processors in 66.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
Android version
Android 12
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 12 which is older than that found in 67.1% of smartphones and equal to that in 13.2% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 53.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
â–² Better than 71% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2408 px
â–² Better than 57% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2408 px which is higher than that of 56.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Pixel density
400 ppi
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
25 W
Charging speed
25 W
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 25 W which is slower than in 66.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 5.3% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.4 mm
Height
165.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.4 mm which is taller than 69.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.9 mm
Width
76.9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.9 mm which is wider than 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.4 mm
Thickness
9.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.4 mm which is thicker than 84.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Weight
198 g
Weight
198 g
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 198 g which is heavier than 52.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
112,860 cm³
Device volume
112,860 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 112,860 cm³ which is larger than 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Process node
    5 nm
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 16.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
    the average smartphone
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.30 vs 8.000).
    9.3 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 36.8% cheaper
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£190 vs £260).
    £190 vs £260
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Process node
    5 nm
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (5 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    5 nm vs 6 nm
  • 5.3% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (1000 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2408 px
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2408 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    400 ppi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Samsung Exynos 1280
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1280 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,280 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    430 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 1.6% worse value for money
    Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.22 vs 7.3).
    7.22 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Samsung Exynos 1280
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Samsung Exynos 1280 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Samsung Exynos 1,280 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    8 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 31.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    645
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (645 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    645 vs 942
  • 33.6% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 23.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1930
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1930 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,930 vs 2,533
  • 49.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    624
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (624 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    624 vs 1,226
  • 28.3% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    2,233
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,233 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,233 vs 3,115
  • 50% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    128
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 12
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 12 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 12 vs Android 14
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This smartphone does not have a compass, the average smartphone does. 93.2% of smartphones include a built-in compass.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 34.8% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    430 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    430 nits vs 660 nits
  • 570 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    430 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (430 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    430 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 79.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    814 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (814 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    814 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 24.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    25 W
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (25 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    25 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1.1 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2022
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2022 vs 2024). 2.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2022
    2022 vs 2024
  • 0.9 mm wider
    Width
    76.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.8 mm taller
    Height
    165.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.4 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.4 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • Poor brand origin
    Brand origin
    South Korea
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    South Korea vs China
  • 15.4% larger volume
    Device volume
    112,860 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (112860 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    112,860 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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13/04/2022
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20/05/2022
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06/10/2022
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13/07/2022
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08/05/2022
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24/04/2022
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12/04/2022
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22/10/2026
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What we like about Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Phenomenal/excellent battery life (6000mAh) that often lasts over a day with moderate to heavy usage
  • Solid performance for daily tasks and general use, powered by the 5nm Exynos 1280 processor
  • Smooth scrolling and animations due to the 120Hz Full HD+ display refresh rate
  • Good build quality and sturdy feel despite a plastic construction, some users find it durable
  • Helpful software features with clean One UI 4.1 interface and minimal bloatware
  • Good quality photos from the 50MP main camera in daylight conditions
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated microSD card slot (up to 1TB support)
  • Reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • Offers full 5G connectivity with support for multiple bands, making it future-ready
  • Promised long-term software support (3 years of OS and 4 years of security updates)

What we don't like about Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • The display is a TFT LCD panel instead of the expected AMOLED, resulting in less vibrant colors and poor contrast
  • Performance can be slow, sluggish, and laggy at times, especially during heavy multitasking or in graphically demanding games
  • The phone easily gets warm, particularly during gaming or continuous use
  • Poor audio experience from the single, bottom-firing mono speaker, which lacks bass and can crack at high volume
  • Does not include a charger in the box, requiring an extra purchase to use the 25W fast charging feature
  • The 8MP front camera and the 2MP macro/depth sensors are considered average to poor in quality and often miss details
  • The plastic back is a fingerprint magnet despite a matte finish
  • The device is heavy and bulky due to the large battery, making one-handed use difficult for some

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M33 (6GB + 128GB) is a mid-range 5G smartphone primarily characterized by its massive 6000mAh battery, a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a capable 5nm Exynos 1280 octa-core processor. The main camera system is a versatile quad-setup, led by a 50MP primary sensor that performs well in daylight, and the phone supports storage expansion up to 1TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The key pros include the exceptional, multi-day battery life and reliable performance for daily tasks, while primary cons are the use of a TFT LCD panel instead of AMOLED, a mono speaker, and the lack of a charger included in the box.

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