Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

Front of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Brand	Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer	Samsung Electronics
Series	Galaxy A series
Model	SM-A736
Compatible networks	GSM / HSPA / LTE / LTE-A / 5G NR
First released	March 17, 2022;23 months ago (2022-03-17)
Predecessor	Samsung Galaxy A72
Successor	Samsung Galaxy A34 5G (for display size)
Related	Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Galaxy A23 Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	163.7 mm (6.44 in) H 76.1 mm (3.00 in) W 7.6 mm (0.30 in) D
Mass	181 g (6.4 oz)
Operating system	Original: Android 12 with One UI 4.1 Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.0
System-on-chip	Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU	Adreno 642L
Memory	6 GB, 8 GB RAM
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB
Removable storage	microSDXC (up to 1 TB)
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Battery	5000 mAh
Charging	Fast charging 25 W
Display	6.7 in (170 mm) Infinity-O display 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~393 ppi density) Super AMOLED+, 120Hz refresh rate 108.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Sound	Loudspeaker
Rear camera	108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) LED flash, panorama, HDR 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera	32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Data inputs	Multi-touch screen USB Type-C 2.0 Sensors: Fingerprint scanner (under display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
Water resistance	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)
References	[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a mid-high range Android-based smartphone developed and manufactured by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on 17 March 2022 at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event alongside the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. ^{[6] [7]}

Design

The screen is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The back panel and side are made of frosted plastic.

The smartphone is similar in design to its predecessor, but as in the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and Samsung Galaxy A53 5G, the rear panel is now completely flat, and the transition between the rear panel and the camera unit is smoother. The Galaxy A73 5G, unlike the Samsung Galaxy A72, does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack. The smartphone also has protection against moisture and dust according to the IP67 standard.

Below are the USB-C connector, speaker and microphone. Depending on the version, there is a slot for 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB or a hybrid slot for 2 SIM cards or 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB and a second microphone. On the right side are the volume buttons and the smartphone lock button.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is sold in 3 colors: green (Awesome Mint), gray (Awesome Gray) and white (Awesome White). ^[8]

Color	Name
	Awesome Gray
	Awesome White
	Awesome Mint

Specifications

Hardware

The Galaxy A73 5G is a smartphone with a slate-type factor form, which is 159.6 × 74.8 × 8.1 mm in size and weighs 189 grams. ^[1]

The device is equipped with GSM, HSPA, LTE and 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.A/b/g/n/ac/ax dual-band with Bluetooth 5 Wi-Fi Direct support and hotspot support.0 with A2DP and LE, GPS with BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS and QZSS and NFC. It has a USB-C 2.0 port and no 3.5 mm audio jack input. It is resistant to water and powder with IP67 certification.

Display

It has a 6.7 inch diagonal touchscreen, Super AMOLED+ Infinity-O, rounded corners and FHD+ resolution of 1080 × 2400 pixels. The screen supports a 120 Hz refresh rate. For screen protection it uses Gorilla Glass 5. ^[9]

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G comes with a high-capacity 5000 mAh lithium polymer battery that is built-in and cannot be removed from the device. This battery offers an impressive amount of power and allows users to enjoy extended periods of use without worrying about running out of charge.

Additionally, the Galaxy A73 5G battery supports ultra-fast 25-watt charging technology, which allows for rapid charging times and minimal downtime. This means that users can quickly and efficiently charge their device, ensuring that it is always ready to go whenever they need it.

Processor

The chipset is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G with an octagonal CPU (4 cores at 2.4 GHz + 4 cores at 1.8 GHz). UFS type 2 internal memory. 1 is 128/256 GB expandable with microSD up to 1 TB, while the RAM is 6 or 8 GB (depending on the version chosen). ^[9]

Camera

The rear camera has a 108 MP main sensor with an f/1 opening.The D-SLR-Focus is equipped with a PDAF, OIS, HDR mode and a flash LED mode, capable of recording up to 4K to 30 photograms per second, while the front camera is a single 32MP camera with a recording capacity of up to 8 mm. Some people called it “a gimmick”, while others loved it. ^{[10] [9]}

Software

The device comes with the Android 12 operating system pre-installed, which is the latest version of Android available at the time of its release. Android 12 is known for its sleek design, intuitive interface, and improved privacy and security features.

In addition to Android 12, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G also comes with One UI 4.1, which is Samsung's proprietary user interface. One UI 4.1 is designed to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for Samsung device users. It includes features such as split-screen multitasking, a customizable home screen, and improved battery life management.

Furthermore, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is also upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1. Android 13 is expected to be the next major version of the Android operating system, and it is expected to include even more advanced features and improvements over its predecessor. One UI 5.1 is also expected to include enhancements and optimizations for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specifically.

References

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2. Sammobile. "Samsung Galaxy A73 Full device specifications". Archived from the original on 2022-03-18.
3. Gadgets Now (2022-03-17). "Samsung Galaxy A73 5G 128GB 8GB RAM". www.gadgetsnow.com. Archived from the original on 2022-04-15.
4. Gadgets360 (17 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A73 Specifications, Release date, Latest news". www.gadgets360.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2022.
5. PhoneAQUA (17 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Price and Specifications". www.phoneaqua.com. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021.
6. "Samsung Galaxy A73, A53 and A33 announced". GSMArena. 17 March 2022. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
7. SAMMobile (17 March 2022). "Galaxy A73 5G launches with powerful internals and 108MP camera". www.sammobile.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022.
8. Techarp (17 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A73 : All 3 Colour Options Compared!". www.techarp.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022.
9. FoneArena (17 March 2022). "Samsung Galaxy A73 with 6.7" FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 778G, 108MP camera, OIS, 5000mAh battery announced". www.fonearena.com. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022.
10. SAMMOBILE (17 March 2022). "The 108MP camera on the Galaxy A73 is just a silly marketing move". www.sammobile.com. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022.