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Design
In terms of design overview, both OPPO Reno8 T 5G and Galaxy A73 5G have captivating, modern appearances that immediately grab users' attention. Both phones feature a punch-hole display to house the selfie camera positioned in the center of the top bezel and have relatively thin bezels on all sides. However, while Samsung's device has a flat screen, the OPPO phone is designed with curved edges, offering a more premium look.
Furthermore, the back of Reno8 T 5G also comes with exclusive Glow technology, delivering a dazzling, sophisticated appearance with eye-catching color-shifting effects. Meanwhile, although the design of Galaxy A73 5G's back is less impressive, it still offers a modern look with color options including mint green, black, and white.Lastly, Reno8 T 5G has a slightly thicker (7.7mm - 7.6mm) but lighter (172 grams - 181 grams) body compared to Galaxy A73 5G.Display
As mentioned earlier, Galaxy A73 5G features a flat screen while Reno8 T 5G boasts a curved edge display, providing a smoother swiping and tapping experience.
In terms of technical specifications, both these smartphones use premium AMOLED panels, measuring 6.7 inches with Full-HD+ resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. However, Reno8 T 5G's display offers better color accuracy thanks to its ability to display 1.07 billion colors. On the other hand, Galaxy A73 5G offers better outdoor visibility with a maximum brightness support of 800 nits, higher than the 500 nits of its competitor.Camera
In terms of photography capabilities, both these smartphones feature a quality 108MP main camera, but Samsung also equips Galaxy A73 5G with optical image stabilization (OIS) technology, resulting in slightly better image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
Regarding the secondary camera, while Reno8 T 5G impresses with a 40x microscope lens, allowing zooming in on details invisible to the naked eye, Galaxy A73 5G offers more versatile photography with a 12MP ultra-wide lens, 5MP macro camera, and 5MP depth sensor.Performance and Software
In terms of specifications, Galaxy A73 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. On the other hand, OPPO Reno8 T 5G uses the Snapdragon 695 SoC, coupled with 8GB RAM (expandable to 16GB) and 128GB internal storage.As you can see, Samsung's mobile device will have stronger performance due to the use of a superior chipset, while OPPO's phone offers more impressive multitasking capabilities for users.
Regarding software, Reno8 T 5G has just been released, so it comes with the ColorOS 13 user interface based on Android 13 operating system out of the box. This means you'll experience a new interface and many exciting features right out of the box.Meanwhile, Galaxy A73 5G comes pre-installed with Android 12 out of the box, but Samsung promises up to 3 major Android updates as well as 4 years of security patches.Battery and Fast Charging
Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, slightly larger than the 4,800mAh of Reno8 T 5G. However, this difference is minimal, so the battery life of these two phones won't differ much and can easily meet users' needs for a full day of use.The difference between these two phones also comes from the charging technology. While Galaxy A73 5G supports only 25W fast charging and users need to purchase an additional charger, Reno8 5G supports up to 67W fast charging and comes with a charger included in the box.
