Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (97/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (97/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (74/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (86/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (73/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.