Samsung launches new A series line-up - see what's new
Samsung announced that it has added new devices to its A-series line-up which consists of the new Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G.
The tech giant also introduced a new 5nm chipset, which should be the new Exynos 1280, it also noted that both devices feature Galaxy’s signature AI camera, expansive and smooth display, two-day battery life and 5G connectivity.
“We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the positive impact mobile technology can have on their lives,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Samsung Electronics’ MX (Mobile eXperience) Business in a statement.
“With the latest Galaxy A series release, we’re making it easier than ever to enjoy Galaxy’s advanced, innovative mobile experience.”
Here is more information on the new devices:
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G specs
The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G features a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the rear-end of the device, the camera can be found and features a 64MP primary shooter, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 5MP macro sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor.
In the front, the selfie camera features a 32MP lens.
The new chipset that powered the Samsung Galaxy A53, as the company says, is capable of fusing up to 12 images for improved Night mode shots and it also used two cameras in Portrait mode for better separation between the background and the subject.
The device is also equipped to automatically pick the best frame rate when it comes to recording videos depending on the ambient light.
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G specs:
The Samsung Galaxy A33 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution with a 90Hz refresh rate.
While the screen size on the Samsung Galaxy A33 is the same as the Samsung Galaxy A32 that launched last year, the refresh rate is now higher and the screen itself is not an LCD HD+ one anymore.
The Samsung Galaxy A33 has a 48MP primary sensor on the back along with an 8 MP sensor, a 5 MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor.
The selfie camera on the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a 13MP and it is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with 15W fast charge support.
Both the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Samsung Galaxy A55 5G will be available in two memory configurations - 6/128 GB and 8/256 GB. Both also have microSD slots.
The devices are also rated IP67 for dust and water resistance and feature Gorilla Glass 5 for protection and they both work seamlessly with other Galaxy devices for the full, connected Galaxy ecosystem experience.
The Galaxy A53 5G and A33 5G will launch with Android 12 and One UI 4.1 and the company has guaranteed that they will receive four Android OS updates and up to five years of security patches.
The Galaxy A53 5G will be available in South Africa from mid-March 2022 and the Galaxy A33 5G will be available beginning April 2022.
Written by: Shihaam (Gabriella) Steyn-Adams.
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