Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Which is better

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Samsung is one of the best phone makers but their phones are quite expensive even in the mid-range segment. Infinix, on the other hand, is known to make affordable mid-range phones. But the Infinix Zero Ultra is more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and this raises the question if it’s actually better than the Samsung phone.

If you are a brand lover, it’s very easy to choose one phone over the other. But, sentiments aside, we asked our team to compare the specifications of both phones and in this Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G specs comparison, I’ll be sharing our findings. At the end, of this post, you will know which is better and a table with details of how to buy these phones is available at the bottom of this post.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

	Infinix ZERO ULTRA	Galaxy A73 5G
Display	6.8-inches FHD+, OLED 120Hz	6.7-inches FHD+, AMOLED 120Hz
Camera	200MP triple rear cameras 32MP selfie	108MP quad rear cameras 32MP selfie
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
Memory	8GB RAM 256GB storage	8GB RAM 128/256GB storage
Software	Android 12; XOS 12	Android 12; OneUI 4.1
Battery	4,500mAh (180W)	5,000mAh (25W)
Status	Available	Available

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Display and Design

The Infinix Zero Ultra has a 6.8-inches display which is slightly bigger than the 6.7-inches display of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. The displays of both smartphones have support for a 120Hz refresh rate and are AMOLED panels. However, the display of the Infinix Zero Ultra is slightly curved while that of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is flat.

On the front, both phones have a single punch hole on the top screen but the bezels around the screen of the Infinix Zero Ultra are thinner because it has a curved screen. On the rear, both phones have a camera module that houses the rear camera sensors. That of the Galaxy A73 5G has four cameras while the Zero Ultra has three cameras.

The designs of both smartphones look beautiful but choosing between both designs comes down to user preference. If you’re a fan of flat screens, you’ll prefer the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G while if you love curved screens, the Infinix Zero Ultra will be the one you’ll prefer.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Camera

The camera setup and sensors o both phones are very different. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has four rear cameras and a single front camera while the Infinix Zero Ultra has three rear cameras and a single front camera. The Galaxy A73 5G has a 108MP OIS main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro lens, a 5MP depth sensor, and a 32MP front camera. In comparison, the Infinix Zero Ultra has a 200MP OIS main camera, a portrait lens, a macro lens, and a 32MP front camera.

The 200MP and 108MP main cameras on both phones have OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) but the quality of photos from the 200MP sensor of the Infinix Zero Ultra is sharper and better. However, the Samsung Galaxy A73 has more camera sensors and this makes it a better overall camera phone. The Galaxy A73 5G has a better ultra-wide lens, better depth sensor, and a better macro lens.

Both phones can record steady videos in 4K resolution using the back and front cameras. The 200MP camera of the Zero Ultra is really good but the Galaxy A73 5G is still the better camera phone here because it gives you more camera sensors. Whereas you’ll have to rely on the 200MP camera of the Zero Ultra for all your shots.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Galaxy A73 5G: Performance, 5G, and Storage

The performance of the Infinix Zero Ultra is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset while that of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset. Both chipsets have an Octa-core processor but the Snapdragon 778G 5G (chipset used in the Galaxy A73 5G) has faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU than the Dimensity 920 5G chip (chipset used in the Infinix Zero Ultra).

The chipsets on both smartphones shave support for 5G connectivity and this means both phone shave support for 5G network bands. In the areas of gaming and graphics rendering, the Galaxy A73 5G will perform slightly better than the Infinix Zero Ultra. The reason why is that, the Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset has four small power-efficiency cores that help sustain its performance. Aside from that, the performance of both chipsets is pretty much the same.

The Infinix Zero Ultra comes with 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has 8GB of RAM paired with 128GB or 256GB of storage. Both smartphones have space for storage expansion via a MicroSD card slot (the Galaxy A73 5G uses a shared SIM card slot for its microSD card).

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Software and Features

The Infinix Zero Ultra boots XOS 12 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get at most one year of a major software update and two years of monthly security patches. In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G boots OneUI 4.1 based on Android 12 out of the box and will get four years of major software updates and five years of monthly security patches. You can download and install apps from Google Play Store on both phones.

Both smartphones have support for various features such as Fingerprint (under display, optical), NFC, GPS, Radio, A-GPS, Bluetooth, wired fast charging, etc. None of these phones have space for a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Battery

A 4,500mAh battery powers the Infinix Zero Ultra while a 5,000mAh battery powers the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. The Infiinix Zero Ultra has support for 180W wired fast charging while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has support for 25W wired fast charging.

You can charge the battery of the Infinix Zero Ultra from 0 to 100% in about 13 minutes while you can charge that of the Galaxy A73 5G from 0 to 100% in about 70 minutes. The battery of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G lasts longer.

Infinix ZERO ULTRA vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Verdict

It’s not easy to tell which is better between the Infinix Zero Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. Both phones offer the same display quality (users have to choose between a curved and flat display here) and the level of performance. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has more camera sensors which are good but then the Infinix Zero Ultra has a 200MP sensor that is like the jack of all trades.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has a bigger 5,000mAh battery which lasts longer but the 4,500mAh battery of the Infinix Zero Ultra has support for a 180W wired fast charge that can easily top the battery in no time. However, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) and has a longer software update policy. These are the two areas where the Infinix Zero Ultra is found wanting and if you need a longer software update and a water and dustproof phone, the Galaxy A73 5G is definitely the phone you should buy here.

Price, Release Date, and where to BUY

Infinix Zero Ultra	Price
Buy on Jumia	₦355,000

Galaxy A73 5G	Price
Buy on Amazon	$454.50

Infinix Zero Ultra is the newest smartphone from Infinix Mobile and it launches on October 5th, 2022 while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G was released by Samsung Mobile back in April 2022. The price of the Infinix Zero Ultra is about $600 while the price of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G starts at about $499. Note that prices may vary depending on your location, exchange rates, and retailer.

The Infinix Zero Ultra is currently available on AliExpress while you can buy the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G via your local retailer online using the details in the table below. The Infinix Zero Ultra is more expensive than the Galaxy A73 5G. Do you prefer the 200MP, curved screen, 180W fast charging of the Infinix Zero Ultra over the waterproof, longer software, and bigger battery of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G? Please tell us in the comment section below.