Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A73 5G
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A73 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S26 FE
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 FE
AnTuTu benchmark (2,535,201 pts)
WinsDisplay
≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Galaxy A73 5G
Total weight (181g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 FE
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A73 5G | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| Super AMOLED Plus | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 800 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Exynos 2500 | |
| — | 2,535,201 | |
| — | 8,035 | |
| — | 5,275 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | |
| 25W | 45W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 181g | 193g | |
| 7.6mm | 7.4mm | |
| Plastic | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
| IP67 | IP68 | |
| Upper Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Highest resolution main camera.