Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads — 56/100 vs 53/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2943 vs 2577
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 188g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1017
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G scores 3 points higher (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G leads (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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 Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 19.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (51/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
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 Z9 (India)?
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 32/100).