Realme 9 5G Speed vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 199g).
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 199g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G scores 6 points higher (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (51/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G edges out the Realme 9 5G Speed by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a better fit for everyday use.