Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A73
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Performance
77.4
100.0 ★
Camera
92.0 ★
86.0
Battery
86.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
75.3
98.5 ★
Overall
84.5
92.0 ★
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 Z Fold 8
100.0/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
92.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
92.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A73
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
7.60"
Display Type
Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive touchscreen, Multitouch
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2400
1828x2448
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", dual pixel PDAF, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", HDR, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4800 mAh
Charging
25W Fast charging
45W wired, QC2.0, 63% in 30 min, 20W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm
Unfolded: (161.4 x 123.9 x 4.5 mm), Folded: (81.9 x 123.9 x 9.7 mm)
Weight
181g
201g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Colors
Gray, Mint, White
Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Pistachio
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6.1
Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A73
Pros
- Strong performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A73 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A73 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung Galaxy A73 wins in camera with 92.0/100 vs 86.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A73 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A73 offers better value at PKR 149,999 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A73 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8?
Samsung Galaxy A73 costs PKR 149,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs PKR 539,999. The price difference is PKR 390,000.
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