We’ve been only 10 days in May and Samsung has already released security patches for a sizeable number of its devices. Recently, the company rolled out the update for Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy A23, and Galaxy A52. Now, it’s the older Galaxy S20 FE’s turn to receive the May 2023 security patch. The update is currently being seeded to the 4G Snapdragon version of the handset. Separately, the Galaxy A73 is also picking up the latest security update.

Galaxy A73 & Galaxy S20 FE get security boost with latest update

As reported by Sammobile, the May 2023 security patch is rolling out to the Galaxy A73 with firmware version A736BXXS3CWE1. Currently, the update is only being seeded to the units in Brazil but we can expect it to expand to more regions shortly. The outlet says the update comes packed in 227.29MB download, hinting it doesn’t bring any new features except some minor bug fixes.

Similarly, the Galaxy S20 FE is receiving the latest May security patch with firmware version G780GXXU4EWD2. The update is currently available in Russia and is expected to roll out to more countries within the next few weeks. To remind you, this handset was unveiled back in 2020, and according to Samsung’s update policy at the time, it will not receive any major updates but will continue to receive security patches for two more years.

Users of the above-mentioned devices should be getting an OTA notification for the update. If not, they can install the update manually by heading to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. Security patches usually don’t affect your data but it’s always a good idea to keep a backup.

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A few days ago, Samsung announced its new mid-range lineup in the global market. It is composed of three handsets: the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G, and the Galaxy A73 5G. These three devices come with different specifications, but they are very similar in terms of hardware and performance. For a lot of users, it is not easy to understand the differences between these three phones and that is the reason why a comparison between the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G, the Galaxy A53 5G, and the Galaxy A73 5G may be very useful. So here is an in-depth comparison between the latest Samsung mid-rangers.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

Design

There are no big changes between the designs of these three phones. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is the less impressive one because it comes with a waterdrop notch instead of an elegant punch-hole display. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is the most interesting one because it has a punch-hole display and the same design as the Galaxy A73 5G, but it is more compact thanks to the presence of a smaller display. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is thinner and lighter. Unfortunately, these phones are not built with premium materials: they have a polycarbonate body like budget phones. But they are all water resistant with the IP67 certification, and it is not easy to find this feature on midrange phones.

Display

The most advanced displays belong to the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G and the Galaxy A73 5G, and they are at the same level. These two handsets sport Super AMOLED panels with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, as well as the Gorilla Glass 5 protection and an in-display fingerprint reader. The only important difference between these two displays is the diagonal: the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has a 6.5-inch display, while the Galaxy A73 5G comes with a wider 6.7-inch panel. The Samsung Galaxy A33 5G is inferior but not so much: it has a lower 90 Hz refresh rate, a smaller 6.4-inch diagonal, and a waterdrop notch instead of a punch hole.

Hardware/Software

If you need the most powerful phone, then go for the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G. It is the only one powered by the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform, which is actually stronger than the Samsung Exynos 1280 found on the Samsung Galaxy A33 5G and the Galaxy A53 5G. The highest-end memory configuration of these phones is the same, with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. The whole trio runs Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is equipped with the best main camera: a great 108 MP sensor with OIS. Right after, we got the Galaxy A53 5G coming with a 64 MP main sensor with OIS. The Galaxy A33 5G takes the last place with a 48 MP sensor, but it still has OIS. The A53 5G and the A73 5G also come with a better ultrawide camera (12 MP against the 8 MP sensor found on the A33 5G). Last but not least, they have a better 32 MP camera (against just 13 MP).

Battery

The battery capacities are the same, and even the fast charging technology: 5000 mAh and 25W, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: Price

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G starts from €390/$424, Galaxy A53 5G costs €469/$510, and the Galaxy A73 5G sells for €529/$575. Which one would you pick?

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Samsung Galaxy A33 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A53 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

PROS

• More affordable
• Same chipset as the A53
• Same battery as the A53

CONS

• Inferior camera
• Lower refresh rate

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

PROS

• 120 Hz refresh rate
• More memory configurations
• Punch-hole display
• 32 MP selfie cam
• Good quality price ratio

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

PROS

• Better chipset
• Wider display
• Superior camera
• Thinner and lighter

CONS

• Price

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Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S22 series flagship smartphones at the Galaxy Unpacked event last month and now the company is gearing up to launch new A-series smartphones later this month.

The South Korean technology giant has now started sending out media invites for its second major launch event of the year. The event will take place on 17th March at 10:00 AM ET and will be live-streamed.

The event invitation from the brand clearly states that it will be focused on introducing the company’s mid-range Galaxy A-series smartphones but Samsung has not confirmed which devices will get launched at this event.

Reports about the event happening in the second half of this month were making rounds and Evan Blass recently shared leaked images related to this event. If the reports are to be believed, then Samsung could launch three devices — Galaxy A33, A53, and A73.

The Samsung Galaxy A33 is expected to be an updated version of the Galaxy A32 that was launched in February last year while the Galaxy A53 and Galaxy A73 will be the successor of the Galaxy A52 and Galaxy A72 smartphones launched in March 2021.

Based on the leaks, the Samsung Galaxy A73 is expected to have a 6.7-inch display and pack Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset while the Galaxy A53 could have a 6.5-inch display and be powered by the brand’s own Exynos 1200 SoC. To know for sure, we will have to wait for the official launch event in a few days.

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Although Samsung’s Galaxy S series has the most marketing promo throughout the year, Samsung’s true bestsellers of the year have always been its budget and mid-range Galaxy A series. Leaks, rumours and electronics safety certifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73 devices have been spotted in the wild for the past few weeks, hinting at an imminent launch, and today one leak finally revealed when we will finally see the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series come to market.

The leak comes from the industry-famous leakster, evleaks on Twitter, sharing a promo poster for upcoming Samsung’s Galaxy A event. It seems that Samsung is planning to debut its latest 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone lineup on March 17, 2022, which is next Thursday, via Samsung.com. For context, last year’s Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 were also launched globally on March 17 as well.

The poster does not mention or address any highlights of the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series directly, but instead through the subtle means of graphic design. From the clipart teasers on the poster, we can deduce that several highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A series include an improved screen and camera from its predecessor, improved low-light photography capabilities and water resistance for the 2022 Galaxy A lineup.

As the highlight of the event this year would be the Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73, Samsung actually decided to quietly launch the entry-level Samsung A series devices, the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 last week. Despite being entry-level smartphones, these 2 devices actually have a lot to offer for buyers who aren’t willing to break the bank.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 feature enhanced durability with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front display(the same one used on the Galaxy Note 9), a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, faster 25W charging support(same as the standard flagship Galaxy S22) compared to last year’s 15W found on the Galaxy A12 and A22, and upgraded cameras. If Samsung’s entry-level devices this year already have this much to offer, it would be interesting to see what the company has to offer in its 2022 mid-range offerings.

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Samsung’s next A-series phones to debut will be the Galaxy A73 5G and the A53 5G. Both models have been leaked rigorously and the launch is expected to happen anytime soon. Now, the tipster Evan Blass(via 91Mobiles) has shared a press shot of an A-series phone which is believed to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A73 5G.

The smartphone in the press image is the purported Galaxy A73 5G. It has a punch-hole display with super-thin bezels. Compared to the leaked image of the Galaxy A53 5G, the A73 5G’s display seems to have a more intuitive look to it. Even the bottom bezel is quite thin over the A53 5G. It has a flat screen and the screen-to-boy ratio is noticeably higher.

The publication has shared more alleged images of the device. The phone’s specs have been revealed. The smartphone has a quad-camera system with a 64MP main lens with OIS support. It features a 12MP ultra-wide, a 5MP depth, and a 5MP macro sensor. It is worth noting that past rumors revealed a 108MP main sensor on the phone. Upfront, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

Other specs include a speaker at the bottom, a USB Type-C port, a microphone, and a SIM tray. The device doesn’t seem to have a 3.5mm headphone jack. It features a power button and the volume rocker on the right

Apart from this, the Galaxy A73 5G has bagged several certifications in the past few weeks. The device appeared on Geekbench confirming Snapdragon 778G SoC. The smartphone has 8GB of RAM and boots on Android 12 OS. Its FCC and Bluetooth SIG listing confirmed a 25W fast charging support and Bluetooth version 5.0 support. It is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery. The device carries two model numbers SM-A73B and SM-A73B_DS, the latter one being the dual-SIM variant for select markets.

Rumors reveal that the smartphone could come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The device is expected to feature an IP67 rating and may have 128GB storage as the base variant.

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After unveiling the Galaxy A13 and A23 in the market, Samsung is now headed to bring the premium Galaxy A73 5G smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has now appeared on the Geekbench certification revealing key details.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G carries the model number SM-A736B and it has been benchmarked on the Geekbench version 5. The smartphone scores 778 points in the single-core department and 2,913 points in the multi-core department.

The device packs the Snapdragon 778G mid-range processor clocked at a base frequency of 1.80Hz. It has 8GB of RAM and boots on the latest Android 12 OS. We expect it to come in 6GB RAM as the base RAM option.

Apart from this, the smartphone cleared the FCC certification giving away the supported charging speed. The smartphone has 25W fast charging support and has the SM-A736B/DS model number confirming its dual-SIM capability.

Rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G will bring a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel to the table. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate screen and a Full-HD+ resolution. The display is expected to double up as an under-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is expected to come with a quad-camera system at the rear with an OIS-enabled 108MP primary sensor. It is expected to have a 12MP unit as a secondary lens.

Other specs of the phone are yet to be known, but we can expect a base storage option of 128GB and a big battery. As of now, there’s no official confirmation about its launch date, but given that it has passed the Geekbench certification, we can expect the launch to be in the coming weeks.

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Samsung is prepping to launch several A-series phones next year and one of such mid-range phones dubbed Galaxy A73 has become a subject of a few leaks. Last time, the phone’s camera details and concept renders were surfaced, and now, the device has appeared in fresh CAD renders.

Thanks to the popular leaker Onleaks(via Zoutons), we now have a much clearer look at what we can expect from the upcoming Galaxy A73. The Samsung Galaxy A73 features a large punch-hole display which is touted to be a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel. It runs on a 90Hz default refresh rate but, can be tweaked to 120Hz as per a previous report.

Overall, the phone has a boxy design and seems to have a good form factor with a 7.6mm thickness. Moving to the rear, the phone flaunts four camera lenses placed on a slightly protruded camera island. Its major highlight will be the 108MP primary lens which will be an upgrade over the predecessor’s 64MP primary lens. The megapixel numbers of the rest of the lenses are still unknown.

Under the hood, the device is rumoured to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support via the USB Type-C port. However, one thing to consider is that although the phone supports a 33W fast charging technology, it won’t come with a 33W adapter in the box.

Sooo… By popular demand following my #Samsung #GalaxyA13, #GalaxyA33 and #GalaxyA53 leaks, here comes your very first look at the #GalaxyA73! (360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions) #FutureSquad

On behalf of @Zoutons -> https://t.co/5X2sz9rrx6 pic.twitter.com/qpLZ4qxEn2

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) December 2, 2021

Nonetheless, it will be IP67 water-resistant and will run on the Android 12 operating system. The pricing information is revealed too but does consider it with a pinch of salt. The Samsung Galaxy A73 is said to come at a starting price of ₹32,999(~$440) and will have two colour options – Black and Gold. Regarding its launch, the phone is expected to launch in early 2022.

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