Alcatel Idol S (6034M) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol S vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.7"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
8
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB)
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5 Advantages 
30 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Alcatel One Touch Idol S 6034M, OT-6034M | Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B Single-SIM |
| Country or region available | feature not registered |   Australia, New Zealand |
| Brand | Alcatel | Samsung |
| Release date | 12/1/2013 | 4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 |
| Depth | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 66.8 x 133.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.26 in) | 76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in) |
| Weight | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen size | 4.7" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 5-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 312 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.1 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6577 (40nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX531 Ultra 522Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (1, 7, 8) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 5W (5V/1A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 8.5 hours | 45 hours (1.9 days) |
| Standby | 400 hours (16.7 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Slate, Fresh Rose, Cherry Red • Oleophobic coating screen • HD Voice • EAP SIM • Java framework | • Colors: Gray, White, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Alcatel Idol S (6034M) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.48W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) | 1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body) |