Poco X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
Both phones share the same Snapdragon 778G processor and 5000mAh battery, but differ significantly in value proposition. Poco X5 Pro offers superior charging speeds (67W vs 25W), 8GB RAM standard, and brighter AMOLED display (900 nits vs 800 nits), making it technically more impressive. Samsung Galaxy A73 provides better durability with IP67 rating versus IP53, optical image stabilization on its main camera, and more versatile quad-camera setup with dedicated macro and depth sensors. At $299, the Poco represents exceptional value with faster charging and higher performance potential. However, Samsung's $499 price point seems unjustified given the older 6GB RAM, significantly slower charging, and minor camera advantages. For most users, Poco X5 Pro delivers superior performance and charging experience at $200 less, making it the compelling choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X5 Pro if…
- →108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- →67W fast charging
- →120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
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 X5 Pro
Pros
- 108 MP main camera at sub-$300 price
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good colors
- 5G connectivity at budget pricing
- NFC included
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G shows its age in heavy tasks
- 8 MP ultrawide is underwhelming
- No wireless charging
- Software support is limited
- Plastic build
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 X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (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 | 162.9 x 76.0 x 7.9 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.9 | 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 | 128 GB, 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) | 900 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 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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