Realme C73 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 42/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (547,742 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 727
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 547742 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better camera (33/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 547742 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Realme C73 by 3.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (33/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (60/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Realme C73 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 44/100).