Samsung recently released a 3 new phone models in their popular A series at almost the same time, the Samsung A33, the Samsung A53 & the Samsung A73, so how are they different and how do you choose which model is best for you, read our .
Although the specifications of these three devices vary, their hardware and performance are comparable.
First off all of these phones are 5G, thus providing extremely good connectivity to the new 5G network. These phones will still work with 4G networks and are backward compatible. Although the Samsung A73 is Samsung’s 2022 Flagship A series model, it will come at a higher price than the Samsung A33 and the Samsung A53, whilst the other models may have more than enough features for less money. Since many users find it difficult to understand the differences between these three smartphones, here is a detailed comparison.
Comparison Samsung A33 A53 A73 – Screen Performance
The most cutting-edge displays are found in the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, and they are equal. The Galaxy A73 boasts a larger 6.7-inch screen than the Galaxy A53 5G, which has a 6.5-inch touchscreen. These phones have a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, supported by a Super AMOLED bright display. You can enjoy a high resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with a full HD+ display. One of the features not to be overlooked is that all 3 models have these have Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which substantially improves the durability and crack resistance of the screen should your phone get dropped, meaning that there is less chance that you will not be ending a Samsung screen repair Bristol, Keynsham or Brislington any time soon. As has been standard for some time now, all 3 phones have in-display fingerprint scanners. Overall there is not much difference between these displays, mainly the screen size is the sole significant distinction.
Whilst the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G display is by no means inferior, it has a smaller 6.4-inch screen size when measured diagonally corner to corner, the screen refresh rate is 90 Hz instead of 120, and a waterdrop notch in place of a punch hole which facilitates the Selfie camera.
Waterdrop notch, what is that?
Waterdrop notch, what is that?The waterdrop notch looks like a tiny inward bump on the display. The notche allows for the accommodation of the front camera, whilst retaining screen space. The main advantage of the waterdrop notch is that it slightly increases screen space.
Comparison Samsung A33 A53 A73 – Design
These three phone designs don’t differ significantly from one another. As mentioned the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G has a waterdrop notch in place of a punch-hole display. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is more streamlined and lightweight. All 3 of these phones are made from a polycarbonate body and are all IP67-certified water-resistant.
Processor & Software
The Samsung Exynos 1280 processor featured in the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and the Galaxy A53 5G has plenty of power, but is a little way behind the more powerful Snapdragon 778G processor which can be found in the A73.
All of these phones have 8 GB of RAM and a memory setup of up to 256 GB which can be increased further with an SD card.
All 3 phones are running the latest Android 12 based One UI 4.1 software and will likely upgrade to Android 13 by the time you buy one. Since the Snapdragon 778G is the more powerful of the two chips, you may anticipate that the A73 5G will perform better in benchmarking testing, overall resulting the A73 opening apps and processing tasks faster.
Comparison Samsung A33 A53 A73 – Performance
Although the Snapdragon 778G out performs the Exynos 1280, it obviously need more power to do so, so power efficiency is one area where the Exynos 1280 outperforms the Snapdragon 778G. This is because the Exynos chip powering the Samsung A53 5G was produced on the 5nm node as opposed to the SD 778G’s 6nm node. The A53 hist the sweet spot and will have a longer battery life than the others because it is a mid-range model with a balanced display. As you would expect, the Samsung A33 is not as fast as the other two. It is because this phone is a base model with fewer specifications.
All three of these phones enable 25W fast charging. Take note none of these models although includes a charger when it is first unboxed. The Samsung A53 and the Samsung A73 base models both have 6GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage. You can choose the 8GB + 256GB combination for more RAM and storage.
Since both A53 and A73 phones have 5,000 mAh batteries so you can have a good talk time or daily usage from your phone. It’s comforting to know that both devices allow for microSD card-based storage expansion.
Comparing the Cameras
The photography section is another area where Samsung seeks to differentiate between these phones. A 108MP camera is located on the back of the A73. The A53 5G has a less powerful 64MP f/1.8 camera. The camera setups of the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A73 5G are largely comparable. Regardless of your choice, you receive the same three secondary lenses, a 12MP ultra-wide, a 5MP macro, and a 5MP depth lens.
The primary lens makes the biggest difference. With a fantastic 108 MP sensor and OIS, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has the best main camera. The Galaxy A53 5G arrived shortly after with a 64 MP primary sensor and OIS.
Comparison Samsung A33 A53 A73 – Which One Should You Buy?
While there are some functionality and camera quality comparisons, their designs and looks are mostly the same. You can have any of these models for your regular use. All of them are fast and valuable smartphones, but the A53 and A73 have slightly better performance. Both the A53 5G and A73 5G are excellent choices at their price points.
Although the A73 is a little bit taller than the A53, it is also lighter and thinner, making it much more comfortable to hold and use. The Snapdragon processor offers superior overall performance despite being less power-efficient.
On the other hand, with the Galaxy A73 5G, you could get a better camera system, which is fantastic. When everything is taken into account, it is easy to claim that the Galaxy A73 5G provides a complete experience.
The 5,000mAh batteries in the Galaxy A73 5G and Galaxy A53 5G are identical. We observed identical performance from both. With 5G turned on, you can expect a full day of use or around four to five hours of screen time. If you primarily use 4G or WiFi, the operation time increases to about seven hours. Both of these phones allow rapid charging featuring too.
Both A53 and A73 perform admirably in low or inconsistent lighting. However, the Galaxy A73 5G has a slight advantage and is more reliable in dimly lit areas. Both of these smartphones have a 5000mAh battery, 25W rapid charging capability, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and IP67 water resistance.
Both the A53 and A73 come with 5 years of security and 4 Operating system updates, whilst the Samsung A33 5G, it is eligible for 4 years of security and 3 Operating system updates.
If you’re just curious about which one is better, we suggest the Galaxy A73 5G because it delivers a superior experience, but this depends on your budget of course.
Samsung screen repair A73 A53 A33 – Bristol, Keynsham & Brislington
All 3 of these phones are easily repairable, due to the way that they are designed and the availability of reasonably priced Samsung spares. The A series is built in s specific way, with a mid frame that clips on to the screen and back battery cover which is adhered in to place. Samsung A33 screen repair, Samsung A53 screen repair or Samsung A73 screen repair all take about 60 – 90 minutes using a Genuine Samsung screen.
Battery replacements are easily achievable if you know what you are doing, we would recommend if you are going to do a Samsung A33 battery replacement, a Samsung A53 battery replacement or a Samsung A73 battery replacement that you use an experienced repair shop and insist on a Genuine Samsung battery. Be aware that if you take your phone to Samsung Cabot Circus for example, they will insist on deleting all your data before they do any repairs
Conclusion
This guide explains the differences between Samsung A33, Samsung A53, and A73. We shared a comparison of the features that each phone has. The Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G are excellent smartphones, but the Galaxy A73 5G goes further thanks to its slightly more powerful hardware and improved low-light photography. You can get any of the models to use for daily photography and connectivity.
If you need help to decide which phone to buy, we advise you to go for the Galaxy A73 over the Galaxy A53. Whilst the A33 is no slouch, we only suggested if you’re on a tighter budget. If you want a better battery life, then A53 is a smarter choice. The A73 is a wise choice that can handle exceptional performance and multi-tasking for your daily activities. If you find this article helpful, let us know in the comments section below!
