Samsung Galaxy A73 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A73 and Samsung Galaxy S26 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A73 is the cheaper of the two at $499 versus $800, a difference of about $301. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy A73 stands out for 108 mp main sensor at mid-range price, while Samsung Galaxy S26 is praised for compact 6.2-inch flagship. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A73 if…
- →108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- →Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- →IP67 water resistance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…
- →Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- →7 years of OS updates
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Compact 6.2-inch flagship
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- 7 years of OS updates
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Smaller 4000 mAh battery
- Only 25W charging
- 12MP ultrawide is dated
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A73 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 16, One UI 8 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 168 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm | 146 x 70 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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