Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 mini delivers flagship performance in a compact 5.4-inch form factor with the blazingly fast A15 Bionic chipset, superior display brightness (1200 nits), and excellent video capabilities including Cinematic mode. Samsung's Galaxy A73 counters with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz display, significantly bigger 5000mAh battery, higher megapixel main camera (108MP vs 12MP), and lower $499 price point. Battery life heavily favors the A73 given its capacity advantage and the mini's modest 2406mAh pack. However, the iPhone 13 mini's raw processing power, tighter software integration, and camera computational photography outclass the A73's multi-sensor approach in real-world results. For power users prioritizing performance and premium build quality in a pocketable device, the iPhone 13 mini justifies its premium despite battery concerns. Budget-conscious buyers needing all-day battery and a larger screen should choose the Galaxy A73.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A73 if…
- →108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- →Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- →IP67 water resistance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
Samsung Galaxy A73
Pros
- 108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Snapdragon 778G delivers solid performance
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap for $499
- No wireless charging
- Slow 25W charging
- 5 MP macro and depth cameras are fillers
- Not widely available in all markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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