Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 203g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 17.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (74/100 vs 44/100).