Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy A73 5G
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
Galaxy A73 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S26+
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26+
AnTuTu benchmark (3,142,032 pts)
WinsDisplay
≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Galaxy A73 5G
Total weight (181g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26+
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.6/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A73 5G | Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| Super AMOLED Plus | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 800 nits | 2,600 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, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) - US/CA/CN<br/>Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW | |
| — | 3,142,032 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | |
| 25W | 45W | |
| No | 20W | |
Build | ||
| 181g | 190g | |
| 7.6mm | 7.3mm | |
| Plastic | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
| IP67 | IP68 | |
| Upper Mid-Range | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Highest resolution main camera.