Both Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 41999 | Rs. 21249 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2022. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is Rs. 41999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21249.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87% than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 86%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (128 GB).
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G's 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A73 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy A73 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2022 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 163.7 x 7.6 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Plus (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Awesome Screen, Super Smooth Scrolling | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | 1 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 Prime & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 670 Silver | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |