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Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A73 vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A71 5G X Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) 12Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP51%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+5000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

42 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR4X
128GB (100GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Super AMOLED Plus
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
393 PPI
+35 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
ModelGalaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIMGalaxy A71 5G SM-A716B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)Brazil
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/20226/15/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)
Weight181 grams (6.34 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6.7" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI393 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features800nits[typ]
HDR10
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.0One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)ARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 490043 (v9)
Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps2000/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)SA/NSA (41, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12ยตm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@60fps4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixel0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy45 hours (1.9 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, White, Mintโ€ข Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A71 5G (SM-A716B/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.68W/kg (head), 0.55W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.285W/kg (head), 1.42W/kg (body)1.24W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)
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