Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070) vs Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A33 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2022 4:21 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A33 X Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.3"
AMOLED

1536x2152

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4235
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (462GB available)110% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256GB (220GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1536x2152 pixels28% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+7.3"14% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP41% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)41% Lighter
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
362 PPI	vs	+411 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP57% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 12	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4235 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+25W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

26 Common items in both devices

2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
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Model	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold 5G SM-F9070, Samsung Winner	Galaxy A33 5G SM-A336E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019, Announced: 2/28/2019	4/20/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	117.9 x 160.9 millimeters (4.64 x 6.33 in)	74 x 159.7 millimeters (2.91 x 6.29 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Folded: 15.5mm x 62.9mm x 160.9mm	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	7.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1536x2152 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	362 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 4.6" (720x1680)	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-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 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 4527 (v2)	AnTuTu: 354420 (v8), 394918 (v9) Geekbench: 1900 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512GB (462GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (220GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	NSA/Sub6 (78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µm	(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	4032x3024 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10 Cover camera: 10MP (f/2.2)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 10 megapixels 8MP depth f/1.924mm1.22µm	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4235 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 9W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Silver, Cosmos Black • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Fold 5G (SM-F9070)	Galaxy A33 (SM-A336E/DSN 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.574W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)