Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 50 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 4:35 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 12:01 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1256x2760

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4310
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Edge 50 Neo 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 50 Neo (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 50 Neo (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+256GB (222GB available)122% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The 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
+1256x2760 pixels34% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+474 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+68W172% 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
+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)
+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]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP67 certified
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner
LTPO OLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.4"	vs	+6.7"5% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 10MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP78% Higher resolution main camera
Android 14	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4310 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.2

120Hz

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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Model	Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto Edge 50 Neo 5G XT2409-1 MC431	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/29/2024	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 154.1 millimeters (2.8 x 6.07 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	LTPO OLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1256x2760 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	474 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	3000nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 14	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 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz 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	ARM Mali-G615 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 617394 (v10) Geekbench: 3055 (v6.0)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB 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 50 Neo (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	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) 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, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, 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	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
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1.12µmPDAF 10MP telephoto f/2.073mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	(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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.5" 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	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Sony LYTIA 700C sensor	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (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	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
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 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
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (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 (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (256GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4310 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	68W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	34 hours (1.4 days)	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (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: Grisaille, Nautical Blue, Latte, Poinciana • PANTONE colors • Ready For	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 50 Neo (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)