Samsung's Galaxy A series used to be the brand's entry-level smartphone, but as the top end of the Android market has climbed in price, mid-range devices like the Galaxy A series have become more popular. The latest iteration, the Galaxy A73 5G, is no exception to this rule. The latest Galaxy A model is an impressive performer for a smartphone in the sub-$600 price segment, offering a number of value-added features without sacrificing performance.
The Samsung Galaxy A73 offers a larger screen and longer battery life, making it a better choice than the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, Galaxy S21 FE and even the Samsung Galaxy S22.
Holding up the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G against the rest of the new Galaxy A series, the Galaxy A53 5G is the starting lineup of this year's A series. Basically, this model is a good choice for those who want more.
The device has a large 6.7-inch display. It is a Samsung Super AMOLED Plus display, which is slightly better than other types of displays.
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G looks and feels similar to the rest of the Galaxy A series. The small bezels and glass back give the device a premium feel, while the subtle antenna lines give it a touch of style. The most obvious difference is the display, which now spans the entire front of the device instead of just the top half. This gives the Galaxy A73 5G a slightly larger aspect ratio than its predecessor, but also makes it look a bit more screen-heavy than the Galaxy A53 5G. Overall, the Galaxy A73 5G is a nice upgrade over the Galaxy A53 5G.
The display is one of the best features, but it's not the only good thing about the design. There are other details that make it feel more premium than you’d expect.
The sides of the Galaxy A73 are made of aluminum, which is similar to the aluminum found on the Galaxy S series devices. The back of the device has a smoother camera bump that is almost as seamlessly integrated into the body of the device as the one on the OPPO Find X5 Pro
The Galaxy A73 5G has an in-display fingerprint sensor and is IP67 waterproof, but it cannot be charged wirelessly. Wireless charging is not a new feature for the A series, and it's been about two years since Apple released the iPhone SE 2020 with wireless charging. It is a pity that Samsung did not take advantage of the market demand to raise the bar for what should be expected from a mid-range smartphone.
The Galaxy A73 5G is the first A-series device to feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. This is an upgrade over the Exynos 1280 chip in the A53 5G and should make a noticeable difference in everyday performance.
The fact that Samsung still chooses to rely on Qualcomm's stock instead of using their own in-house products in higher-end devices like the Galaxy A73 says a lot about them.
Mid-segment phones' basic performance often falls below flagship models. Samsung changed the rules last year with the A72 and has extended it this year with the A73.
Samsung Galaxy A73 uses a primary camera and three other cameras to take four different pictures. The ultra wide-angle photo has a 12MP resolution, the macro lens has a 5MP resolution, the depth sensor has a 5MP resolution and the main camerra has a 108MP resolution.
The back camera is excellent, and the front camera is better than on previous models. The picture quality is improved, with sharper images and more realistic colors.
Besides having more pixel than its nearest competitors, clours are more realistic and the colour depth has more pieces of information in comparison to FE models.
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | L1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | |
5G bands | L1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, March 17 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, April 22 | |
Body | Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 181 g | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) | |
Display | Type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | |
Protection | - HDR10+ - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
GPU | Adreno 642L | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Quad | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Features | HDR | |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | Fast charging 25W | |
Battery | Charging | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Misc | Colors | Gray, Mint, White |
Model | SM-A736B |
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FreeGift | No |
Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | L1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | |
5G bands | L1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2022, March 17 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, April 22 | |
Body | Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 181 g | |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) | |
Display | Type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | |
Protection | - HDR10+ - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
Platform | OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
GPU | Adreno 642L | |
Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | |
Main Camera | Quad | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Features | HDR | |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | Fast charging 25W | |
Battery | Charging | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Misc | Colors | Gray, Mint, White |