Poco F5 vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
Poco F5 dominates this matchup despite costing $150 less. It pairs a superior Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 processor with 8GB RAM versus Galaxy A73's dated 778G and 6GB configuration, delivering noticeably snappier performance for gaming and multitasking. Display quality heavily favors Poco, featuring a 1000-nit AMOLED panel compared to Samsung's 800-nit Super AMOLED Plus, making the Poco brighter and more vibrant outdoors. Charging speed is another decisive factor: Poco's 67W wired charging reaches 100% in roughly 40 minutes while Galaxy A73 takes over 90 minutes at just 25W. Camera systems differ in approach. Poco emphasizes practical performance with its 64MP f/1.79 main sensor and solid OIS, while Galaxy A73 shoots higher megapixels (108MP) but produces softer results due to pixel binning. Both handle 4K video equally at 30fps. Samsung scores points for IP67 water resistance versus Poco's IP53, and the Galaxy A73 supports Android 13 updates where the Poco already ships with it. For raw value and performance per dollar, Poco F5 is the clear winner, offering flagship-tier speed and brightness at a mid-range price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F5 if…
- →Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- →Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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
Poco F5
Pros
- Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers near-flagship performance
- Bright 1000-nit 120Hz AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- Lightweight and slim design
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- IP53 splash resistance is minimal
- MIUI heavy software experience
- No telephoto lens
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 | Poco F5 | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (MIUI 14 for POCO) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 181 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.79, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 67W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 725 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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