Samsung Galaxy A33, A53, A73 launched: Check prices and specifications
What's the story
Samsung has announced three new smartphones in the Galaxy A series line-up, namely the A33, A53, and A73.
The A33 starts at $408 (nearly Rs. 31,000) and it will go on sale in several countries from April 22, alongside the A73 whose prices are yet to be announced.
The A53 starts at $449 (around Rs. 34,000) and it will be available from April 1.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Samsung's latest Galaxy A series smartphones, the A33, A53, and A73 are aimed at buyers looking for mid-tier handsets with new-age features like a high refresh rate screen, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and multiple cameras.
The Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 largely share the same design but differ in terms of display size, cameras, and chipset.
Design and display
The devices feature a Super AMOLED display
The Samsung Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 have a punch-hole cut-out in the top-center along with slim bezels and an in-display fingerprint reader. The handsets also boast IP67 dust and water resistance, and offer Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
The A33 has a 90Hz, 6.4-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, while the A53 and A73 have a 6.5-inch and 6.7-inch Full-HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate.
Cameras
The A53 and A73 have a 32MP front camera
The A33 has a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies, it gets a 13MP camera on the front.
The A53 and A73 pack a 64MP and 108MP primary camera, respectively, along with 12MP ultra-wide shooter and two 5MP cameras for capturing depth and macro shots. Up front, they have a 32MP camera.
Internals
The handsets run on Android 12-based Samsung One UI 4.1
Samsung Galaxy A33 and A53 are fueled by an octa-core Exynos 1280 processor , while the A73 is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 778G processor.
The devices run on Android 12-based Samsung One UI 4.1, and come in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB configurations with up to 1TB of expandable storage.
All the three handsets pack a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support.
Price and availability
How much do the new Samsung A series handsets cost?
Samsung's A33, A53, and A73 are ready to roll out in several countries next month. The A33 starts at $408 (nearly Rs. 31,000) and it will be available for purchase from April 22 onward, alongside the A73 whose prices are yet to be revealed.
The A53 carries a starting price-tag of $449 (around Rs. 34,000) and it will go on sale from April 1.