iQOO 13 vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
iQOO 13 decisively outperforms Galaxy A73 across nearly every metric despite similar pricing. Its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor delivers substantially faster performance than the 778G, while the 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 4500 nits peak brightness and 144Hz refresh rate crushes the A73's 800-nit 120Hz panel. Camera systems favor iQOO with a versatile triple setup featuring OIS on both 50MP main and 2x telephoto lenses, plus 4K@120fps video versus Galaxy A73's dated 4K@30fps. Battery capacity (6000mAh vs 5000mAh) combined with 120W charging (versus 25W) provides significant endurance advantage. IP69 water resistance exceeds IP67. Galaxy A73's only advantages are lighter weight and slightly thinner profile. For the same $500 price point, iQOO 13 offers flagship-tier specs while A73 feels outdated with mid-range performance and 2022 Android version. Choose iQOO 13 unless portability is paramount.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO 13 if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- →6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- →144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
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 13
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship chip at an aggressive $549 price
- 6000 mAh battery with 120W charging — best combo in any flagship
- 144Hz 2K AMOLED display with 4500-nit brightness is extraordinary
- Triple 50MP camera system is well-balanced
- IP69 durability at this price is exceptional
Cons
- Very limited global availability — primarily a China/India phone
- No wireless charging despite the flagship specs
- Camera processing lags behind Samsung and Apple in consistency
- Funtouch OS software is not as refined as OxygenOS or One UI
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 13 | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP69 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX921) | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.57, 2x telephoto | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 120W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 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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