Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2022 11:43 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:46 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi 12S Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/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
+1440x3200 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+521 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+6.73"1% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+120W4 times 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
+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]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)	vs	+181 grams (6.34 ounces)13% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)

120Hz

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 32MP

(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Mi 12S Pro 5G (8GB RAM) 2206122SC	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), South Africa, Philippines
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.44 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	204 grams (7.14 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.73" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	521 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1040111 (v9) Geekbench: 4234 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) 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, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) 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
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/1.950mmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.2115°	(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)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps Sony IMX707 Leica optics	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	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
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	5.2 + 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, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Gray, White, Purple, Green	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S Pro (128GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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)