Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) vs LG Optimus G Pro (E988)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A73 vs LG Optimus G Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
108
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
13.2
MP
MP
2.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3140
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB)
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26 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Model | Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | Optimus G Pro (E988) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B Single-SIM | LG Optimus G Pro 4G LTE E985 for India, LG Gee FHD |
| Country or region available |   Australia, New Zealand | feature not registered |
| Brand | Samsung | LG |
| Release date | 4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022 | 4/1/2013 |
| Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in) | 76.1 x 150.2 millimeters (3 x 5.91 in) |
| Weight | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~87% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.1 / 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2 | 16GB (10GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 42/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE 1800/2600 |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 | 13.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 4192x3144 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
| 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/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 2.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 1920x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL-48TH |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3140 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 45 hours (1.9 days) | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 550 hours (22.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| 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, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Gray, White, Mint | • Colors: Black, White • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • Dual shot camera • QRemote 2.0 • LED notification • WiFi dual-band Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B 128GB/6GB) | LG Optimus G Pro (E988) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body) | 0.64W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body) | 0.32W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body) |