Side-by-side technical data
Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Asus and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Asus Zenfone 8, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 4.1 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Asus Zenfone 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 891,700
- against 575,551
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR5
- Usable Surface
- 87 %
- against 82.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 891,700 Best value | 575,551 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,317 Best value | 925 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,421 Best value | 2,787 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 3×2.2 GHz Cortex-A78, and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Grey | Grey, Mint Green, White, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 148 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 169 g Best value | 181 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.9 % | 87 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m Best value | 1 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.9″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 446 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, HDR10, DCI-P3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, Color LED Notifications | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AVRCP, HID, OPP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA, ANT+ | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.14 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.42 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, HID, OPP | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Zenfone 8 | Galaxy A73 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU, I006D | SM-A736B, SM-A736B/DS |
