Samsung Galaxy A33

OhoPrice editorial review

The Galaxy A33 at 61,999 PKR is a 2022 phone that still wins on display sharpness and camera stability. Its 6.4-inch 1080x2400 panel resolves to roughly 411 pixels per inch, about the sharpest in this batch, and the 48MP main camera with OIS, 8MP ultrawide, 5MP macro and depth lens is a genuinely complete quad setup that shoots 4K video. The Exynos 1280 is a competent 5nm midrange chip for everyday use, and the 5000mAh battery comfortably lasts a full day. The weaknesses are age: 2022 hardware with a 90Hz rather than 120Hz display and no 5G in this configuration, plus software updates that are winding down. This is a solid, honest buy for people who want a sharp screen, a stabilised camera and Samsung reliability without chasing the newest chips. The Oppo A5 Pro at 54,999 PKR is 7,000 PKR cheaper and newer (April 2025), with a huge 5800mAh battery, a Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen1 and 8GB RAM with up to 256GB storage. But its 6.67-inch IPS panel runs at only 720x1604 pixels, roughly 264 PPI, which is noticeably softer than the A33's 411 PPI, and its camera is a basic 50MP plus 2MP depth setup versus the A33's OIS-assisted quad. The A33 is the sharper, more versatile camera phone; the A5 Pro is the endurance and value pick with a far bigger battery and a newer launch. Paying the extra 7,000 PKR buys display clarity and photographic control, a fair trade if you use the phone for media and photos. Verify the A33's IMEI on PTA's DIRBS, since 2022 models are frequently imported and sold without formal PTA approval.