Samsung A series has been quite popular in Pakistan for a long time. Now, the company has introduced its top of the A series smartphone – Samsung Galaxy A73.
The Galaxy A7x devices are known as the affordable Samsung flagship phones. The latest upgrade comes in the form and shape of better performance, display, software, etc. Let us see them in this Samsung Galaxy A73 review.
Samsung A73 Review
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Design and Display (D&D)
Design
The overall design of Galaxy A73 resembles the other A series phones. Though the design of A73 is different as compared to its predecessor Galaxy A72. The camera module on the back has the iconic A series design. Although it is the largest among other A series phones, the design is quite ergonomic.
A73 is slimmer than A72. It also has a bit smaller overall size (length and width) but same display size. Its weight (181g) is quite low as compared to its large size.
Build quality of the A73 Samsung is impressive. But it still has a plastic body (frame and back). As all the A7x devices come with water resistance, this device is also IP67 dust/water resistant.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 181 g |
| Build | Plastic |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins), Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colors | Gray, Mint, White |
Display
The display size of Samsung A73 might be the same as A72 but its refresh rate has improved. Now, this device comes with a 120Hz Super AMOLED Plus display. This increase in refresh rate is done to improve the gaming experience of the consumers. Screen to body ratio is also improved as compared to A72.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review: Camera
Camera of Samsung Galaxy A73 has got a major upgrade. Galaxy A73 has a 108 MP primary camera as compared to the 64 MP camera of its predecessor A72. It means, this device can take crystal clear and crisp photos in large size. Telephoto lens is missing here though which is replaced by a 5 MP depth camera.
Video recording and selfie cameras are the same as they were in A72. Still no OIS (optical image stabilization) for videos and no super slow motion video recording. The EIS (electronic image stabilization) is available though. Its selfie camera is 32 MP which can take stunning selfies even in low lighting conditions.
| Camera Side | Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
| Rear | Rear cameras | 4 |
| 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS | ||
| 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | ||
| 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | ||
| 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | ||
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS | |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Selfie | Selfie / front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm, HDR |
| Selfie / front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Samsung Galaxy A73 Review: Performance
A73 is a complete upgrade from the A72. Galaxy A73 comes equipped with a Snapdragon 778G chipset and Adreno 642L GPU. Its chipset and GPU are way better than A72’s. Due to this, you will see a massive performance improvement. It means it can run most of the latest games at high settings. With a 120Hz display refresh rate, everything is going to be smooth.
This device also gets the latest operating system (Android 12 and Samsung UI 4.1). So, you will also see optimizations in this regard. One of the major optimizations is Link to Windows. You can access your phone messages, notifications and other mobile apps directly on your PC.
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| MEMORY | 256GB ROM, 8GB RAM |
Samsung A73 5G: Features
It is the only department where you won’t find anything new. It is a bit of a disappointment because you can find 120W fast charging quite easily in phones cheaper than this. But this device only comes with a 25W charging support which is far less than what others are offering at this price.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
| Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go, GPS |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W |
Samsung Galaxy A73 Price in Pakistan
| Samsung A73 Price in Pakistan |
| 8GB and 256GB: Rs 115,999 |
The price is quite high as compared to the launch price of A72. This is due to the new taxes and increasing USD to PKR rate. However, you can buy Samsung Galaxy A73 at a lower price from retailers. If the price seems too high, you can also buy the Samsung Galaxy A72. But there is a huge difference between these two devices in terms of camera, performance, and display refresh rate.
Final Verdict
We can confidently say that Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a massive upgrade from its predecessor Galaxy A72. It is far better in performance. The primary camera of the A73 is better. Also, its screen refresh rate is higher to enhance gaming experience. The only drawbacks are its plastic build and 25W charging. Price of Samsung A73 might be a bit high as compared to its previous model. But that can be justified due to the current economic situation in the country.
Would you buy a Samsung Galaxy A73? If yes, tell us the reasons in the comment section below.
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