Samsung Galaxy A73 5G review

Read our full review to find out how the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G differs, what our opinion of it is and whether it's worth the money.
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G ревю
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Intro

The Korean company Samsung is seriously working on its line of mid-range devices. At a reasonable price, they combine balanced and interesting functionality. They surpass the level of the middle class models of the competitors and are slightly closer to the flagship style. To prove this, we will introduce you to one of the company's proposals in 2022 - Galaxy A73 5G.

Before reading the full review, you can familiarize yourself with the detailed Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specs or watch the video below the article.

Specifications

  • Release date: 2022, March 17
  • Colors: Gray, Mint, White
  • Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm.
  • Weight: 181 g.
  • Screen: 6.7" inc, 1080 x 2400, Super AMOLED Plus
  • Camera : Quad, 108MP
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
  • Memory: 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
  • Battery: 5000, Li-Ion, non-removable
  • Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • Operating system: Android 12, One UI 4.1
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Design

Galaxy A73 5G has a design that largely repeats that of its predecessors. It's not hard to guess that it belongs to the Samsung family. It has a recognizable camera unit and a minimalist rear panel layout. Most of its body is made of quality plastic and this should tell you that it is easy to scratch. You can protect it with a case.

For longer service life, the Galaxy A73 5G is protected against water and dust according to the IP68 standard. Thus, the purchase of a case is only in order to preserve the aesthetics of the model. He has good resistance to other factors. It can survive immersion in water at a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.

Display

It should be noted that the frames around the 6.7-inch AMOLED display of the Galaxy A73 5G have become significantly thinner. This makes the screen look modern and the picture quality is even better. Among the advantages of the AMOLED display we must mention the FullHD + resolution and the refresh rate of 120 Hz. Add natural colors, satisfactory brightness and super contrast.

On the screen you will find a built-in fingerprint scanner. It works well and without delay.

Productivity

At the heart of the Galaxy A73 5G lies a productive and energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G processor. It is combined with an Adreno 642L video chip. The smartphone is available in 3 modifications according to memory - with 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage. It works with the Android 12 operating system and many applications available. You can remove some of them.

Advanced cooling technology does an excellent job of reducing the heat of the chipset with prolonged use of heavy games or applications.

Cameras

Galaxy A73 5G has a quadruple rear camera, whose main module is 108-megapixel. In addition, you get a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and two 5 MP modules - one for macro photos and the other for bokeh effect.

The main camera, which has optical stabilization, will give you perfect daytime photos and perfectly decent evening ones. Be prepared to experiment with it for hours. The detail and purity and vitality of the colors will impress you.

The front camera of the Galaxy A73 5G is also good. It is 32-megapixel and allows you to create 4K videos at 30 frames per second.

Autonomous work

The battery of Galaxy A73 5G has a capacity of 5000 mAh and guarantees impressive battery life. It is expressed in 8-9 hours of active screen time. With moderate use you can count on a day or two.

Samsung has provided support for 25W fast charging technology. This seems modest compared to 65W in some competitors, but for now it can be assessed as a plus, not so much a minus.

It takes about 2 hours to fully recharge the Galaxy A73 5G battery.

Useful features

Among the features of the Galaxy A73 5G you will find practical modern solutions. One of them is the ability to protect your eyesight from blue light.

For lovers of the camera there is a super interesting mode - Fun mode. With it you can express yourself in different ways. Take a look at the options provided and present yourself in the best way in front of your loved ones.

A super useful feature is the Object eraser. With it you can take a photo and delete from it what you do not like.

For gamers, there is a built-in Game Booster feature that blocks other apps and delays post-game notifications!

Conclusion

Galaxy A73 5G is an excellent representative of the middle class. It goes hand in hand with support for 5G networks and contactless NFC payments. It will appeal to both gamers and fans of mobile photography. Even if you do not have such interests, this model will catch your attention with modern design, huge and beautiful screen, top brightness and smoothness of all work tasks. It is also a perfect choice for music lovers. Excellent sound quality creates ideal conditions for listening to favorite songs, watching videos and immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a cult movie.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G video review

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Samsung.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor is a technology expert and journalist based in the UK. With a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, he provides insightful analysis and expert reviews of the latest smartphones and technology. His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the industry.

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