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Samsung Galaxy A73

Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy A73
R7,000
SKU: 3728
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 6GB/8GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
  • Camera: 108MP
  • OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 9 / 10
  • Performance 8 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Unique Premium Design.
  2. 5G network supported.
  3. 5000mAh Li-polymer battery.
  4. Huge storage and RAM.

CONS

  1. FM radio is not supported.

Samsung Galaxy A73: South African Pricing & Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G stands as the pinnacle of Samsung’s mid-range A-series lineup, offering premium experiences that blur the line between mid-tier and flagship status. For South African users wanting a massive, vibrant display, excellent processing speeds for everyday multitasking, and a high-resolution camera setup without paying top-tier prices, this device provides a compelling, feature-packed package.

South African Pricing

In South Africa, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is available starting from around R7,000.

Price Variance Warning: Please note that this baseline price is highly dynamic. The final retail price will fluctuate depending on your exact location in South Africa, individual store margins, seasonal promotions, and whether you are buying an outright cash device or securing a monthly network upgrade contract.

Where to Buy: Major Retailers & Network Providers

Thanks to Samsung’s extensive retail and cellular partnerships across South Africa, the Galaxy A73 can be sourced through a diverse variety of online marketplaces, corporate network carriers, lifestyle storefronts, and local value chains.

1. E-Commerce & Tech Retailers

If you prefer shopping online to catch digital deals or buying an unlocked device cash upfront, these tech hubs are your best starting point:

  • Takealot: South Africa’s premier online store, offering convenient home delivery and a great platform for comparing prices.

  • HiFi Corp & Makro: Excellent options for competitive upfront cash pricing or for utilizing flexible in-store finance and store cards.

  • Game: A reliable stop for catching nationwide tech promotions and straightforward, in-store shopping.

2. Cellular Network Providers & Connect Stores

For those looking to link the device to a monthly contract, upgrade an existing line, or secure tailored data bundles:

  • MTN & Cellucity: Top choices for contract upgrades, premium customer service, and official carrier-vetted packages.

  • 4U & Chatz Connect: Specialized cellular outlets that help you navigate contract options across major South African mobile networks.

3. Clothing & Lifestyle Retailers

You can easily purchase the device using a retail store account or cash through some of South Africa’s largest fashion and lifestyle groups:

  • Foschini (TFG): Offers the convenience of purchasing the device cash or charging it directly to your TFG store card.

  • Hi Online: The centralized digital cellular and tech storefront representing the entire TFG retail network.

  • Mr Price (MRP Mobile): Widespread nationwide storefronts known for pocket-friendly cellular promotions and accessible payment options.

4. Value & Convenience Stores

If you are looking for local, widespread accessibility for a prepaid setup or a quick cash purchase, these prominent chains have you covered:

  • PEP & Ackermans: Perfect for finding localized cellular counters across both major urban centers and smaller towns, specializing in prepaid setups and quick over-the-counter service.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy A73
Announced 17 March, 2022
Released 22 March, 2022
Status Available
Price ZAR 7,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
Dimensions 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.44 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight 181 g (6.38 oz)
Protection IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
Colors Gray, Mint, White

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Size 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Camera Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Camera Features HDR
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 14
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. One UI 6.1

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 642L
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 6GB/8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 25W wired

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