Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2022 2:38 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 12:01 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Edge 30 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? Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)

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 Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)12% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	120Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+405 PPI3% 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
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+33W32% 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.	vs	25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP28% Higher resolution main camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4020 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
IP52 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

1080x2400 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Dual-SIM	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	144Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ DCI-P3	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	My UX	One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	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	GPRS, EDGE, 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
📷 Camera
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	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 SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	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: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	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)