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The Crown Jewel of the Galaxy A Series - A73 5G: Does it have what it takes to handle the hottest games of today?
Among the trio of phones in the Samsung Galaxy A Series released in early April, the Galaxy A73 5G reigns supreme and has garnered significant praise from the tech community. With the Snapdragon 778G chip, the Galaxy A73 5G can be considered a smartphone tailored for gamers. Moreover, its price is much more affordable compared to the flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G.
Certainly, most users, especially gamers, desire real-life experiences with this Galaxy A73 5G, particularly with 5G connectivity. Therefore, we will put the Galaxy A73 5G to the test with two popular mobile games: PUBG Mobile and League of Legends: Wild Rift.
Hands-On Exploration
The primary advantage of the Galaxy A73 5G is its textured design, akin to other phones in the Galaxy A Series and the Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G. Additionally, similar to smartphones released earlier in 2022, the Galaxy A73 5G also features rounded corners. This design choice ensures that users can comfortably use the phone for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. With dimensions of 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, it fits perfectly in the hands of most gamers, including females.
The device weighs 181 g, ensuring gamers don't feel fatigued during extended gaming sessions. Especially for those who have a habit of gaming while lying down or watching movies, listening to music... if by chance the phone falls on the face, it won't cause any regrettable damage.
Graphics and Sound Experience
For a mid-range device, the first limitation of the Galaxy A73 5G is its inability to run PUBG Mobile at max settings. However, at Ultra Graphics (PUBG Mobile) and 60 FPS (League of Legends: Wild Rift), players can experience decent visuals with the Super AMOLED Plus display technology and Full HD+ resolution. Moreover, while playing in bright environments with the brightness set to the highest level, players won't experience glare.
The visuals are vibrant and sharp, a definite plus for this smartphone. Dolby Atmos technology provides immersive sound experiences, albeit slightly muffled if fingers cover the speaker during gaming. Therefore, it's recommended to use headphones for a better experience.
Another advantage is that the Galaxy A73 5G performs well in utilizing 5G technology while gaming. FPS remains stable without any stuttering or lag.
Post-Game Experience: 1 Round of PUBG Mobile and 1 Round of League of Legends: Wild Rift
The device experiences slight warmth, but it's entirely acceptable. Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, the Galaxy A73 5G can easily cater to users, especially gamers, who can enjoy all-day gaming while still having enough battery for other tasks. After about 30 minutes of gaming, the battery only drops by approximately 10%.
Specifically for League of Legends: Wild Rift, FPS remains consistently stable without any drops even when experiencing gameplay over 5G. This helps gamers avoid maximum stuttering during combat. In MOBA games, each combat interaction significantly influences the match outcome.
Conclusion
The Galaxy A73 5G smartphone can be considered a solid choice for mid-range users, especially gamers fond of current popular titles but lacking the means to afford expensive flagship models. The current price of the Galaxy A73 5G is around 12 million VND. However, based on its performance, this can be seen as a reasonable and deserving price point for experiencing its features.
