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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G launched with sizzling 108MP camera, 4 Android upgrades
On March 17, 2022, Samsung has officially held the Galaxy A Event for introducing new mid-range phones including the Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A33. Talking specifically about the Galaxy A73, it is the most powerful smartphone among the new arrivals as its features and specs are almost similar to flagship phones.
From processor and display to software and after-sales service offering, the Galaxy A73 5G is a one-stop destination for consumers. Unlike the Galaxy A53 5G, it’s equipped with a powerful Qualcomm processor, a bigger display, while there are a lot of similarities in between such as IP67 rating & stereo speakers.
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Let’s start talking about the Samsung Galaxy A73!
Display
Samsung’s Galaxy A73 5G brings a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display with Full HD+ resolution. For smoother scrolling and animation, the display features a 120Hz refresh rate. Besides, the device has a fingerprint sensor inside the screen for biometric authentication.
Camera
Many times, it was rumored that the company will bring a 108MP primary sensor with the Galaxy A73 5G smartphone, and, the rumor has finally become reality. Officially, the device has 108MP OIS primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro camera, and 5MP depth sensor, as well as a 32MP front camera.
Processor, memory
The Galaxy A73 5G features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G processor, which was also debuted with the Galaxy A52s 5G last year. To be mentioned, the Galaxy A53 5G has Samsung’s own made Exynos 1280 processor, manufactured on 5nm process.
- Memory
- 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
Battery, charging
The Galaxy A73 5G introduces a large 5,000mAh battery, which can be recharged with a 25W fast charger, however, you will be needing to purchase an adapter separately. Aside from this, it also has IP67 water- and dust-resistance ratings.
Operating System
Similar to the Galaxy S22 series, the newly launched Samsung mid-rangers come pre-installed with the latest Android 12-based One UI 4.1. Along with the latest software installation, the Galaxy A73 comes with a promise of four major One UI & Android upgrades as well as five years of security patches.
Colors
- Awesome Black
- Awesome White
- Awesome Peach
- Awesome Blue
Price, availability
- TBA
The Galaxy A73 5G will be available in select regions starting April 22, 2022.
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Gyro Sensor
- Geomagnetic Sensor
- Hall Sensor
- Light Sensor
- Proximity Sensor
Samsung revealed its Project Infinity, which aims to make your Galaxy devices safer against cyber threats. Android is vulnerable due to its open-source nature, making regular security updates necessary for your Galaxy phone’s security.
Project Infinity of Samsung is a classified operation, working on safeguarding Galaxy devices and users around the clock for safer operations. Samsung Newsroom has recently published a blog post, revealing insights from specialist meetings.
Cyber Threat Intelligence
Samsung’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) taskforce is a reconnaissance unit within Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE), and Purple (PURPLE) Teams, which go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.
- RED and BLUE perform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.
- PURPLE is a special operations unit that acts as both a sword and shield for specific critical areas.
It’s worth noting that Samsung has deployed RED, BLUE, and PURPLE teams in various countries including Vietnam, Poland, Ukraine and Brazil. CTI is dedicated to identifying potential threats and stopping hackers from taking control of your device.
“Once we spot these kinds of threats, we collaborate with developers and operators to lock everything down for preventing attacks,” said Ranger, a CTI member.
Samsung Security Updates
Earlier this year, Samsung announced it to support flagship Galaxy devices for seven years. The new policy applies to all flagship Galaxy devices launched after the Galaxy S24 series. It’s the longest software support offered by any mobile brand.
These updates mean customers can safely use their phones for longer. As cyber threats become more common than you think, security updates are much more crucial to safeguard your Galaxy from any potential threat of vulnerability.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.