Samsung Galaxy A73 5G vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Price | $236 | $290 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 181 g | 158 g |
| Released | Apr 2022 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is ahead on battery, screen size, refresh rate, main camera. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED Plus, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | 240Hz touch sampling rate, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 3.0, 360° ambient light sensors |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14 (with One UI 6.0) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Quad | 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) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Long Exposure Modes, Magic Clone, Timed Burst, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS. One-click AI cinema, Time-lapse video, VLOG Mode |
| Triple | — | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (telemacro), AF (3cm-7cm) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 58 min (advertised). 33W fast charger in box |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm | 160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 158 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| WLAN | 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Announced | March 17, 2022 | September 15, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released April 22, 2022 | Available. Released October 02, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G versus 4,250 mAh for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which has the smoother screen, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 120 Hz for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 181 g for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G versus 158 g for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — Apr 2022 for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G versus Sep 2021 for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G 8/10 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8/10.
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