HTC Hero (CDMA) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Hero vs Samsung Galaxy A33 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2022 2:51 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 X HTC Hero (CDMA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

288MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M) Compare HTC Hero X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)

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3 Advantages HTC Hero (CDMA)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
+128 grams (4.48 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
288MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+128GB (101GB available)201 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)73% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels16 times Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+411 PPI128% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.4"100% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP12 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps644 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Other model names	Sprint HTC Hero CDMA, HTC Hero for Sprint	Galaxy A33 5G SM-A336M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	HTC	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2009	4/20/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 113 millimeters (2.2 x 4.45 in)	74 x 159.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	128 grams (4.48 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
System version	Android 1.5 Cupcake	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7200A	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 354420 (v8), 394918 (v9) Geekbench: 1900 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
RAM memory	288MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4.1 hours	feature not registered
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver • HTC Sense UI • Trackball • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Hero (CDMA)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered