Review Summary
Expert Rating3.5/5
Design★★★★★★★★★★ Display★★★★★★★★★★ Software★★★★★★★★★★ Camera★★★★★★★★★★ Performance★★★★★★★★★★ Battery★★★★★★★★★★
Pros
- Stunning display
- IP67 rated
- Capable performerÂ
- Longevous software update roadmapÂ
Cons
- Slow charging speeds
- Expensive
- Not as fast as the competition
Samsung is among the most sought after smartphone brands in India, and for good reason. The company has several balls in the air and between the affordable M-series, the premium A-series and the flagship S and Z range of smartphones, the brand launches more phones than one can count on both hands every year. Unsurprisingly, the company has amassed a loyal fan base in India and the brand hopes to sway even more users to its doorsteps with the all-new Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, which offers an impressive camera stack, among other things. I managed to get my hands on a unit and here’s what I make of it.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is a fairly well-rounded phone. Provided you can look past the handset’s gaming chops, the device will not disappoint you.
The lowdown
There is no mistaking the Galaxy A73 5G for anything but a Samsung phone. The company has stuck with the “if it ain’t broke” philosophy and as a result, has stylised the smartphone in a similar fashion as its predecessor(s). Correspondingly, the Galaxy A73 5G also utilises a polycarbonate build which, during my stint with the phone, felt fairly robust and sturdy. And, although the design doesn’t feel as luxurious as competing glass-back devices like the iQOO 9 (review) or the OnePlus 9RT (review), the Galaxy A73 5G cuts a handsome package nonetheless.
To wit, the device is available in a slew of eye-catchy colours, including a pastel mint hue that looks riveting, to say the least. The brand has also revamped the camera module to make the Galaxy A73 5G stand out from other A-series phones. In fact, you’ll notice that, unlike the Galaxy A72’s camera array, the one on the Galaxy A73 5G sits more elegantly on the phone’s back. Add to that the handset’s colour-matched frame and the Galaxy A73 5G will undoubtedly get its fair share of compliments every time you take it out of your pocket.
I should add that the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G ships with IP67 certification, which is somewhat of a rarity on phones priced under Rs 50K. Furthermore, the handset’s display is layered with Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 too, which should keep scratches and scuffs at bay. And, while the phone towers over most devices in its price segment, the handset is reasonably sleek and lightweight at 181 grams. So much so, that I could comfortably use the device with just one hand after spending some time with it. Moving on, the phone ships with a speedy in-display fingerprint sensor, which works in tandem with the smartphone’s convenient albeit a tad finicky facial recognition tech.