Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.28"
POLED
POLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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!
8 Advantages 
15 Advantages | 34 Common items in both devices |
| 8GB LPDDR4X |
| UFS 2.2 |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 120Hz |
| 1080x2400 pixels |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +27 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Dual-SIM, PAV00056BR +Pantone | Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM |
| Country or region available |  Brazil |   (Europe), (Global, International), Brazil |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022 | 4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 |
| Depth | 7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 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 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen size | 6.28" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.5% (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) | 419 PPI | 393 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | DCI-P3 | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | My UX | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-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 619 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.2 | 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 Neo (256GB/8GB) | 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 | 2000/1024 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, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 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 (1, 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 | 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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.7µm 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 | 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) | 1080p@60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (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 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz 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 Neo (256GB/8GB) | 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 | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | 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 | 68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 5W 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 | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | 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 Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included • ThinkShield • Ready For | • Colors: Gray, White, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Motorola Edge 30 Neo (256GB/8GB) | 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) |