Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/14/2023 10:25 AM, updated: 9/26/2024 10:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4383
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Apple iPhone 15 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

15 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+3.46GHz 64bit Hexa-core (4nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1290x2796 pixels39% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+460 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)11% Lighter
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP117% Higher resolution main camera
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP160% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4383 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+25W25% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

33 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED Plus

6.7"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	iPhone 15+ (A2847, A3093, A3094, A3096)	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 160.9 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	201 grams (7.04 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	iOS 17	Android 12
Firmware update	iOS 18	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.46GHz Everest (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz Sawtooth (Quad-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	Apple GPU (5-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 968212 (v9) Geekbench: 5346 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2890, A2891, A2892 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2650, A2889 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53)	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	A2890, A2891, A2892 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79) A2650 version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) A2889 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120°	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4383 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)