Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy A73
Performance
74.4
77.4 ★
Camera
76.0
92.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
71.8
75.3 ★
Overall
79.6
84.5 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
77.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
92.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
75.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
84.5/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 642L
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Quad Camera: 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), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Fast charging 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight
190g
181g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Gray, Mint, White
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A73 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone (2a) puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy A73
Pros
- Strong performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy A73?
Samsung Galaxy A73 is the overall winner with a score of 84.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy A73?
Samsung Galaxy A73 wins in camera with 92.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A73 is better for gaming with a score of 75.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Samsung Galaxy A73?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Samsung Galaxy A73 costs PKR 170,499. The price difference is PKR 53,500.
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