Following the launch of three new Galaxy A series devices in India late last month, Samsung has now launched a new Galaxy M series device in the region. The new Galaxy M33 is a budget-friendly 5G phone featuring the Exynos 1280 SoC, a 6.6-inch 120Hz LCD panel, and a massive 6,000mAh battery. It’s a significant improvement over the Galaxy M32 from last year, offering better performance, a high refresh rate display, a quad-camera setup, and an updated design.
Samsung Galaxy M33: Specifications
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 |
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| Display |
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| SoC | Samsung Exynos 1280 |
| RAM & Storage |
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| Battery & Charging |
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| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint scanner |
| Rear Camera(s) |
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| Front Camera(s) | 8MP, f/2.2 |
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| Audio | Single bottom-firing speaker |
| Connectivity |
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| Software | One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 |
The new Samsung Galaxy M33 packs the 5nm octa-core Exynos 1280 chip, coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device features a large 6.6-inch FHD+ TFT display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop-style notch for the 8MP selfie camera. Over on the back, the phone features a quad-camera setup housed in a square camera island in the top right corner. It consists of a 50MP primary camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
In addition, the Galaxy M33 features a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Connectivity options include 5G support, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi. On the software front, the Galaxy M33 runs the latest version of Samsung’s custom skin, One UI 4.1, based on Android 12.
Pricing & Availability
The Samsung Galaxy M33 will go on sale in India starting April 8. The device will be available in two RAM/storage variants, which are priced as follows:
- 6GB+128GB: ₹18,999 (~$252)
- 8GB+128GB: ₹20,499 (~$272)
Both models will be available in two color options — Mystique Green and Deep Ocean Blue.
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