iQOO 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
iQOO 12 significantly outperforms Galaxy A73 across nearly every dimension. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with Adreno 750 GPU crushes the older 778G chipset, delivering superior gaming and multitasking. Display quality heavily favors iQOO with 3000 nits peak brightness, 144Hz LTPO AMOLED versus Galaxy A73's 800 nits 120Hz panel. Camera systems diverge notably: iQOO offers flagship Sony IMX920 50MP with OIS, superior 8K video, and 3x optical zoom, while A73 relies on megapixel count with only 4K@30fps. Battery capacity matches at 5000 mAh, but iQOO's 120W charging demolishes A73's 25W standard. Galaxy A73 provides IP67 water resistance and lighter weight (181g), though iQOO gains Wi-Fi 7 and newer Android 14. Price difference ($30) is negligible given performance gaps. iQOO 12 is the clear choice for users prioritizing performance, camera quality, and charging speed.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO 12 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- →144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- →120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
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
iQOO 12
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers top-tier gaming and productivity performance
- 144Hz LTPO AMOLED with 3000-nit brightness is a display powerhouse
- 120W fast charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in around 25 minutes
- 64 MP 3x telephoto periscope zoom is excellent for the price
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 for future-proof connectivity
Cons
- No IP rating for water or dust resistance
- No wireless charging despite flagship-level pricing
- Limited global availability and after-sales network
- 13 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- OriginOS/Funtouch is heavily skinned
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 | iQOO 12 | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Funtouch OS 14 / OriginOS 4) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | None | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 162.7 x 75.8 x 8.1 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX920 | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.57, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W FlashCharge | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2800 x 1260 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz + 3x3.2 GHz + 2x3.0 GHz + 2x2.3 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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