Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Xiaomi 17
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 191g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (87/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.