Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs. Galaxy A53 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Mid-range perfection

The cheapest of these two phones is a solid all-rounder, and the mid-range phone to hit in mid-2022. The A53 is an affordable handset with excellent photographic features, especially from the main camera, and does not conserve battery power. But it may not be suitable for heavy mobile players.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

Larger specifications

Upgrade to Galaxy A73 5G and you will enjoy a larger screen, an advanced main camera with a huge resolution of 108 MP and a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G chipset that may perform better in graphically intensive games. However, availability is limited to selected countries.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs. Galaxy A53 5G: Bigger phone, better specifications?

As Samsung continues to build its mid-range series, it brings us two very similar handsets. We are already very familiar with the Galaxy A53 5G, which we have reviewed as one of the best cheap Android phones you can buy right now. In May 2022, it will get the company of the Galaxy A73 5G – actually a slightly larger, slightly upgraded version of that handset.

With the rise in screen size and hardware specifications comes an equally modest price jump – from INR 29,700 to INR 35,979 in India. The availability of the A73 is somewhat limited at the time of writing, with India being the largest, and Samsung Levant is also showing the phone – the company says it will be available in “select markets” so more can be added in the future.

Both phones are built on common foundations with a chassis with plastic back with a softly raised area that houses the camera module. Meanwhile around the front; an impressive flat 120Hz SuperAMOLED display features in both models that match the smoothness you will experience from much more expensive handsets, with an ample Full HD + display resolution.

The biggest difference is that the A53 has a 6.5-inch panel, whereas the A73 goes up to a heavier 6.7-inch screen diagonally. Both are comfortable inside big phone territory, but the A73 may be worth considering if you want a more expansive screen for video content and games.

Hardware specifications
Category	Galaxy A53 5G	Galaxy A73 5G
Dimensions	159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm	163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight	189 g	181 g
Screen	6.5 inch 120Hz SuperAMOLED FHD +	6.7 inch 120Hz SuperAMOLED FHD +
RAM / storage	6 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 – 256 GB storage space	6 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 – 256 GB storage space
MicroSD	Yes	Yes
Processor	Samsung Exynos 1280	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Camera 1	64 MP, f / 1.8 OIS	108 MP, f / 1.8 OIS
Camera 2	12 MP, f / 2.2 Ultrawide	12 MP, f / 2.2 Ultrawide
Camera 3	5 MP, f / 2.4 macro	5 MP, f / 2.4 macro
Camera 4	5 MP, f / 2.4 depth	5 MP, f / 2.4 depth
Front camera	32 MP, f / 2.2	32 MP, f / 2.2
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Up to 25W	Up to 25W

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G in hand

(Image credit: Samsung)

The rest of the specification sheet is almost identical across both models – there is a 5,000 mAh battery, which in our test of the A53 easily delivered more than a full day of power. Even with its larger screen, early reviews indicate that the A57 offers longevity in the same ball field. None of the models offer wireless charging, but you get the same 25 watts over a cord in both the A53 and A73 – which by the way is the same as Samsung offers in their flagship S22 and S22 +.

Value-adding features like IP67 water and dust resistance are a welcome addition in both models, as is on-screen optical fingerprint recognition. Samsung’s impressive promise of software update also applies to both phones, with four years of Android updates from the time of launch coming to both the Galaxy A73 and A53. This means that both are supported all the way up to Android 16.

The main difference for hardware nerds is the processor. The Galaxy A53 uses Samsung’s own Exynos 1280 processor, a decent mid-range chip that we found provided plenty of power for daily app use, except for intensive gaming sessions. But the A73 adds it to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. This chip, first unveiled in mid-2021, is benchmarks higher than the Exynos 1280, especially in graphically intensive tasks. (App developers also tend to optimize for Qualcomm’s platforms due to the chip giant’s Android dominance.)

Samsung Galaxy A53

(Image credit: Samsung)

However, both processors should provide more than enough power for daily tasks. And since both phones can be configured with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, plus microSD expansion, your memory needs are easily met.

The other big change is the main camera sensor in the Galaxy A73 5G. While the A53 has a perfectly suited 64 MP main sensor, the A73 increases the ante with a huge resolution of 108 MP for its primary shooting game. This means you can enjoy clearer shots in low light thanks to the larger sensor size. And there should also be more room for sharp digitally zoomed images – important as neither the A53 nor the A73 has a dedicated telephoto camera. (The secondary cameras are identical across both models – including the 32-megapixel front-facing camera.)

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs. Galaxy A53 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

Both the Galaxy A53 5G and A73 5G are fantastic mid-range phones that are worthy of their asking price. If the A73 is available where you live and you are able to spray the extra money, we think it’s probably worth it. Although both have a solid foundation of hardware specifications, the faster processor, higher resolution camera and larger screen of the A73 will provide a superior overall experience.

Even if you are in a part of the world where the A73 is sold, the Galaxy A53 5G remains an excellent purchase if you want to save some money. And you might want to consider that if you’re not a big mobile gamer, or if the small photographic upgrade is not a big deal for you – especially since the secondary cameras are unchanged in the more expensive model.

And of course, a 6.7-inch screen may just be too big for you. The 6.5-inch size of the A53’s screen is by no means small, but it’s easier to use with one hand than its larger siblings.

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

If you have the extra money to spend – and they’s available where you live – you’ll get more out of the Galaxy A73 5G, including smoother gaming, a larger screen and a better main camera than the A53.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

If you want to save some money, or just do not care about having a super-large screen, the Galaxy A53 5G is still a great buy in the mid-range with trial performance and great battery life.