Samsung Galaxy A73 vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Both phones offer strong mid-range performance, but they excel in different areas. Samsung Galaxy A73 features a larger 5000 mAh battery with IP67 water resistance and a versatile quad-camera setup including macro and depth sensors, though its 108 MP main sensor operates at f/1.8. Vivo V29 Pro counters with a superior 2800 x 1260 AMOLED display and brighter 1300 nits peak brightness, plus an impressive 80W fast charging versus Samsung's 25W. The Vivo's 50 MP Sony IMX766 main sensor and 50 MP front camera with Aura Light deliver exceptional selfie performance. MediaTek Dimensity 8200 matches Snapdragon 778G in gaming, though Samsung's IP67 rating provides better dust and water protection compared to Vivo's IP54. At nearly identical pricing, choose the Galaxy A73 for durability and versatility, or the V29 Pro for display quality and faster charging.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
Category Scores
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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A73 | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 181 g | 185 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Depth | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Macro | 5 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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