Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/9/2023 6:38 AM, updated: 5/31/2023 4:28 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A73 X Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco F5 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? Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (100GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+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
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+67W168% 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
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + 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
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 108MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP76% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
IP53 certified	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

181 grams (6.34 ounces)

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	POCO F5 5G NFC 23049PCD8G	Galaxy A73 5G SM-A736B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/9/2023, Announced: 5/1/2023	4/22/2022, Announced: 3/17/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.95 x 161.11 millimeters (2.95 x 6.34 in)	76.1 x 163.7 millimeters (3 x 6.44 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89% (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)	395 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ 100% DCI P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	800nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 14	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.49GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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 725	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 949215 (v9) Geekbench: 3939 (v5.1), 4348 (v6) GFXBench: 66fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 490043 (v9) Geekbench: 2878 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB 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 Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	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	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	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, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	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 Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 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	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm 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	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	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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	1/3.06" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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 Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A73 (SM-A736B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	45 hours (1.9 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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: Black, White, Blue • LiquidCool 2.0	• Colors: Gray, White, Mint
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco F5 (Global 256GB/12GB)	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)