Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads — 56/100 vs 50/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is faster in AnTuTu (783,606 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 783606 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1017 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2943 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 173g vs 181g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, 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 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (51/100 vs 40/100).