Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-2) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2023 4:14 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-2) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Moto G72 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? 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!

9 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+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
+399 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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.
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(back) 108MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP20% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)

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

UFS 2.2

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

1080x2400 pixels

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G72 XT2255-2 (Dual-SIM)	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	India	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/2022	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (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)	399 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	My UX	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (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	ARM Mali-G57 MC2	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 383322 (v9) Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	Not supported	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	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	108 megapixels	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	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	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor 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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	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: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue • Protective case included	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G72 (XT2255-2)	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)