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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G Smartphone 128GB Mint $595 Delivered @ Amazon AU / [Targeted, eBay Plus] $535.99 Del'd @ mobileciti eBay

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Mobileciti eBay $535.99
With Targeted eBay Plus code starting with SNSMID…

To redeem this offer during the Offer Period, enter the redemption code which starts with SNSMID, which is shown in your My eBay account on the desktop version of eBay.com.au, into the redemption code box during the checkout process. - T&C's

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Awesome Camera: Point-and-shoot in stunning clarity with 108 mega pixel quad rear camera with optical image stabilisation and channel that inner photographer switching between a suite of lenses including main, ultra-wide, depth and macro lenses. Never feel camera shy with an impressive front-facing camera to snap studio quality selfies.

Immersive Infinity-O Display: Discover the screen with a lot of view. Galaxy A73 5G has an immersive 6.7 inch screen* coupled with super smooth 120 hertz refresh rate meaning fast gaming, viewing and multi-tasking without interruption.

Water resistant rated IP67: Now there's less to worry about. Enjoy the freedom to explore, stay connected, and capture your adventures with Galaxy A73 5G’s in-built protection helping to defend your device from accidental splashes and dust

2-day Long-lasting battery: Freely connect, stream and share with the incredible 5,000mAh (typical) 2-day long-lasting Battery* and the 25W super-fast charger
will deliver power in a flash.

Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos : Galaxy A73 5G produces an incredible audio experience that puts you in the centre of it all. The speakers work together to create an immersive 3D stereo sound with Dolby Atmos.

Storage: Forget deleting Galaxy A73 5G has spacious storage of up to 128GB with 6GM RAM plus the added option for 1TB microSD card support, so you can focus on the now.

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  • kclaw89 on 11/08/2022 - 09:28

    Samsung CPU or Snapdragon CPU?

  • zealmax on 11/08/2022 - 09:30
    +2

    This or Samsung S21 FE?

    • kclaw89 on 11/08/2022 - 09:38
      +2

      I am also thinking about it, but seems like my parents prefer a phone with a bigger screen

      • zealmax on 11/08/2022 - 09:40

        Spec wise it seems S21 FE is better.

        https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11257&idPhone…

      • Jono258 on 11/08/2022 - 09:41

        Same. I'm upgrading from s10e and not sure if I want one of these a s22 or go back to apple

        • DeToxin on 11/08/2022 - 22:38
          +2

          Pretty sure a73 is not much faster than s10e. If you can get a decent deal on the s22 they have a pretty good feature set - unless you're using CPU/GPU heavy apps, then the battery gets drained pretty quick.

    • menvert on 11/08/2022 - 09:43

      If it's the Exynos 2100 in the S21 Fe then the A73 will be superior

      • Ice009 on 11/08/2022 - 12:08

        Hi, why do some versions have the Exynos CPU in the phone? Is it a budget cut thing?

        • menvert on 11/08/2022 - 13:27
          +3

          It's Samsung's own chipset, so yeah cheaper for them to produce, but it is known to be laggy and have more throttling issue than the Snapdragon, au and non-North American phones tend to get the Exynos

          • Ice009 on 12/08/2022 - 21:51

            @menvert: Thanks for explaining that. I always heard people say get the Snapdragon version, but I didn't know the difference between the two. So the A73 should have the Snapdragon CPUs, if so, it makes it easier to choose, but I am also guessing that some sites might advertise certain Samsung models as having the Snapdragon and you end up with the Exynos if you don't do your research properly.

    • Undecided on 11/08/2022 - 09:46

      In the same boat but realised S21 FE doesn't come with microsd. Would have gone with it otherwise

      • zealmax on 11/08/2022 - 09:48
        +6

        Lack of microSD could be a deal breaker. Besides the storage, having microSD allowed for fast transfer to PC using a card reader. Transferring via USB cable is too slow.

    • wizko on 11/08/2022 - 11:57
      -2

      S21 FE. One's a flagship, other one is a midranger. Unless you need the bigger display the S21 FE is significantly better.

      • mrau on 11/08/2022 - 17:12
        +4

        I don't think SE is a "flagship"

        • DeToxin on 11/08/2022 - 22:39
          +1

          Questionable whether it's significantly better too, considering the reported issues.

        • silenthillrocks on 12/08/2022 - 07:52

          Fe is high midrange

      • Ice009 on 12/08/2022 - 21:52
        -1

        Is the S21 FE supposed to be positioned above the A73, or are they both about the same level?

        • superforever on 12/08/2022 - 22:16

          Supposed above A73 below S22 but because of the CPU …………

          • Ice009 on 12/08/2022 - 22:26

            @superforever: Yeah, I thought so. I don't really like the A73 or S21 FE even at these price ranges. Seems like the S20 FE was a better phone. It looks like the S21 FE is a step back. The current value for money in the midrange on this year's models seems to be crap. I might just end up buying a cheaper phone and see what next year's mid to mid-high end phones look like.

            I've been looking at the Pixel 6a, A73 & S21 FE, but I don't really like any of them even at these deal prices. They're all average. I also took at look at the Pixel 6, but that also doesn't seem worth what the current prices are. It seems Samsung & Google have dropped the ball on their midrange phones. The Pixel 6 looks OK on paper, but people seem to say it's buggy from release.

            Anyone got any recommendations on something cheaper to get to tide me over, or could there be some decent deal on high end, or mid-high end phones towards the end of the year?

            • superforever on 12/08/2022 - 22:35
              +1

              @Ice009: What you don't like about A73?

            • cashie on 12/08/2022 - 22:48

              @Ice009: Can you explain what exactly is the issue with the A73 (or the S21FE)?
              I think the A73 especially is very good buying at $536….

    • Nillionaire on 13/08/2022 - 17:32

      S21 FE is 6.4', A73 is 6.7'

  • sfac on 11/08/2022 - 09:39
    +3

    no dual sim.

    • rezmata on 11/08/2022 - 09:43
      -4

      But, IF you compromise with not having a memory card it can be used for the second sim.

      • dyziplen on 11/08/2022 - 09:49
        +6

        It's not a hybrid slot

        • StarvingOat on 11/08/2022 - 23:49

          I will make it a hybrid slot

  • rezmata on 11/08/2022 - 09:41

    I bought this from GoodGuys for $611 (GoodGuys discount + Giftcard 10% discount) weeks back. Wife loves the phone, camera setup is great even the selfi cam. Best thing is Android updates will be given by Samsung I think minimum for the next 3 years.
    **Note Samsung does NOT give any Charger, factory screen protector sticked, earphones, phone case - all which I got my Oppo reno 10x zoom somtime back.
    I recommend getting a 25W charger, coz for some reason the phone does not charge with my 45W VOOC charger.

    • vawiyoci on 11/08/2022 - 10:24

      45W VOOC charger.

      Don't they only work with oneplus and oppo phones? Unless they've recently changed it.

      • rezmata on 11/08/2022 - 10:42

        ya VOOC its a oppo charger. Just advising that a 45W charger might not work/recommended.

        • ninohax on 11/08/2022 - 11:10
          +2

          Don't think the phone supports 45W charging. Samsung is still playing catch up with competitors when it comes to charging speed.

    • USER DC on 11/08/2022 - 10:54
      -1

      Best thing is Android updates will be given by Samsung I think minimum for the next 3 years.

      Updates dont really matter to a lot of people, heck I am still using android 8 smart phone

      • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 11:03

        Android 8 phone , battery still works?

        • USER DC on 11/08/2022 - 11:06

          yea still decent
          10300 mAh

          Ulefone armor 3 (not the fastest phone out there but it gets job done for me)

          • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 11:15

            @USER DC: Depends on your need, some app won't run on android 8 anymore.

      • DeToxin on 11/08/2022 - 11:36
        +4

        I think a large number of people want both Android updates and security updates for as long as possible. I personally really like the fact that Samsung now offers up to 4 years of major Android updates and it will definitely be factoring that into my next purchase.
        Not to mention corporate - they will most definitely value the increased support lifetime.

        • silenthillrocks on 11/08/2022 - 11:49

          Especially if your using banking apps on the phone. Security updates important in that case.

    • Ice009 on 11/08/2022 - 12:10

      So you pretty much have to buy a charger, screen protector etc.?

      Do you have any recommendations on which charger to get that also isn't too expensive?

  • Ralphwiggums on 11/08/2022 - 10:04

    How are you getting 535? What's the coupon for it?

    • vbhaven on 11/08/2022 - 10:07

      Ebay Plus members

    • OnThaCheap on 11/08/2022 - 10:07
      +1

      Coupon code is listed on the ebay page. Just below the click and collect. It says Save $60 on this item. Show me how

    • rompastompa on 11/08/2022 - 10:08
      +1

      I think it's targeted. Here's the T&C's

      Redemption. To redeem this offer during the Offer Period, enter the redemption code which starts with SNSMID, which is shown in your My eBay account on the desktop version of eBay.com.au, into the redemption code box during the checkout process.

  • kaykay4 on 11/08/2022 - 10:08

    shows up as $595.99 for me from Mobileciti eBay and i am ebay plus, am i missing something? is SNSMID… code for amazon only? i can only see coupon code PLUSAUG1

    • vawiyoci on 11/08/2022 - 10:26
      +1

      Just went to the page and if you scroll down a tiny bit where it says "save $60 with ebay plus" and it'll show a personalised code beginning with OP's SNSMID. Then again maybe it is targeted, dunno.

      • kaykay4 on 11/08/2022 - 10:28

        yeah possibly targeted as i am only seeing " Take 5% off this item". bummer!

        • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 11:00

          Didn't you check your eBay summary?

          • kaykay4 on 11/08/2022 - 11:09

            @superforever: yep sure did, only seeing 5% discount voucher

            • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 11:12

              @kaykay4: My eBay summary didn't show PLUSAUG1 but have this SNSMID and the monthly $5 code.

              Try online chat with support and see, their eBay summary quite broken, won't show anything before.

    • Ralphwiggums on 11/08/2022 - 12:26

      So I bought the phone, and then I get the code appear, so I think if you look at the page a few times it should come up after you refresh

  • nrt1111 on 11/08/2022 - 10:41

    Thanks OP got one. Must just be targeted. I get the code even though I don't have ebay plus. :)

  • Sydgun on 11/08/2022 - 10:47

    Looks like a great all rounder. Looking for
    - Great daytime/night time photos
    - Fast processor
    - MicroSD storage

    Looks like it ticks all the boxes!

  • ninohax on 11/08/2022 - 11:08

    Does Samsung phones in Australia have in built call recording ? Can someone confirm?

    • send2riven on 11/08/2022 - 13:37
      +1

      No phones are allowed in built call recording except from China. This is due to privacy concern while google and apple monitor ever step you make with your phone.

      • ninohax on 11/08/2022 - 16:28

        Samsung do include call recording on their Indian variant phones and Indonesia as well if i am not wrong

    • silenthillrocks on 11/08/2022 - 13:48

      You can download third party app that record calls but looks like they are being removed from play store

      • ninohax on 11/08/2022 - 16:30
        +1

        I think its from Android 11 or 10 google removed the ability of any app to record calls. Call recording is now only possible if the manufacturer decides to include it and if call recording is not restricted in the region the phone sells in.

  • tugman on 11/08/2022 - 11:15

    Great price, Ive had mine for a couple of months, great phone.

    • milanoxpress on 11/08/2022 - 11:31

      How is the battery life? Screen on time?

      • tugman on 11/08/2022 - 11:39

        6 to 8, but Im just doing reddit, youtube, music / podcasts. I have everything turned on. I don't use a black theme (tried it and hated it). 120hz screen on etc. But my reception isn't that great sometimes so that kills a bit of battery. But I don't really ever go by e-peen SOT stuff.

        Took it off charge around 6am, its currently on 89% with 49m SOT, with 5 hours background. Did a podcast and reddit on the train and a few emails at work etc.

        • milanoxpress on 11/08/2022 - 11:47

          Good to know cheers.
          I don't want to experience the notorious Samsung standby drain. Had it on my galaxy S7 years ago. Had to charge at least 3 times a day lol.
          Good size phone but don't miss one bit of standby drain.

      • DeToxin on 11/08/2022 - 11:41

        From what I have read, about as good as you can possibly get on an Android phone. 5000mah battery is quite large, not to mention the cpu is a midrange chip so it shouldn't draw too much power (compared to the higher end chips)

  • Poor Ass on 11/08/2022 - 11:40

    Mobileciti still sell dodgy US stock?

    • keez12 on 11/08/2022 - 11:44

      Not sure but they say 'AUSTRALIAN STOCK 100% Australian A-Tick Approved'

      • wizko on 11/08/2022 - 12:04

        That basically screams grey import lmao. It's Australian stock ie shipped locally but definitely overseas model.

        • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 12:07

          Australian stock AUSTRALIAN WARRANTY Manufacturer's Warranty

        • Poor Ass on 11/08/2022 - 13:12

          wouldn't be the first time they've done it

          they all their Pixel phones they sell had Verizon stuff pre installed

          • superforever on 12/08/2022 - 12:46
            +3

            @Poor Ass: Arrived, with A-Tick sealed and serial number with suffix "ATS" and this is the Samsung bot replied.

            Go to this page: Samsung Australia site.
            Click on Create a Service Booking, then click on Continue.
            Fill in the Serial Number (we can also use the IMEI of the device), then click on Validate. You’ll now be able to see the Complete Model code of the device
            Check the suffix of the model code and see if it will match any on the list, and if it does we can now say that the unit is an Australian Variant Device:

            OPP and OPS - Optus
            TLP and TEL - Telstra
            VAU and VAP - Vodafone
            BSP - Boost
            XSA, ATS and ASA - Open

            Checked from here

            https://www.samsung.com/au/support/your-service/repair-appoi…

  • wizko on 11/08/2022 - 12:03

    Good alternative to the S21 and S21 FE for those after a bigger display phone.

    If you don't mind a slightly smaller phone the S21 FE and S21 is, however, significantly better in every other way. Flagship SoC, flagship camera, much better feel, better haptic feedback, etc. The camera on this A73 is decent enough but is a toy compared to the S21 series.

    • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 12:04

      S21 and S21 FE

      Exynos kill it.

      • wizko on 11/08/2022 - 12:12

        Lol. I have an S21, runs excellent, haven't had any real issues.

        • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 12:15

          My wife have S21, no issue so far but SD runs cooler and longer battery life.

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/718047

          Some comments here

          • greatlamp on 11/08/2022 - 23:22

            @superforever: It shouldn't have longer battery life. The Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 are practically the same CPU, they differ in the GPU.

            If anything the Exynos should have a longer battery life as its slightly slower

            • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 23:36

              @greatlamp:

              The Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888

              What Snapdragon 888?

              • greatlamp on 12/08/2022 - 00:06

                @superforever: In the s21 FE qualcomm model? I thought that's what you were comparing to

                • superforever on 12/08/2022 - 09:06

                  @greatlamp:

                  In the s21 FE qualcomm model?

                  I don't think it is SD

                  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12526947/redir

                  • greatlamp on 12/08/2022 - 10:44
                    +1

                    @superforever: True, there was an SD version but it looks like that was 'version 1' - probably no longer available.

                    https://gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_5g-10954.php

                    You can see in the spec sheet that there are 2 versions of the phone. You can also see how the two SOCs are basically the same. The Exynos 2100 is not made by Samsung, it is made by TSMC on 5nm. Any complaints about Exynos SOCs from the s20 and earlier are completely irrelevant.

                    I don't take those OZB comments as fact, the 5nm Exynos is a decent chip, these comments are just taking YouTubers exaggerated complaints of Samsung - the YouTubers themselves have not actually examined the two SOCs side by side, they just want clicks and to put out a video as quickly as possible. Most of them are spreading misinformation.

                    I also disagree the Exynos chip 'overheats'. To get hot enough to reach thermal throttling you need to run synthetic benchmarks that run the CPU and GPU at 100% for a long period of time. It is a completely unrealistic workload, and I would rather have higher clockspeeds in my CPU and not have it's performance limited because customers are worried about 'overheating'.

    • Poimandres on 11/08/2022 - 15:48

      If only it was so simple.

      A73 has better battery life, and crucially for some includes an SD slot (which was a non negotiable for me).

      I hate that premium phones have less functionality than mid range or low end models from the same manufacturers.

  • flashshynobi on 11/08/2022 - 12:11

    Does this have an eSim?

  • pumpkins on 11/08/2022 - 12:19

    I've had mine for a couple of months now. Came from a Note 10+ and there's not much difference except the camera is better and the screen is a little smaller. Great price though, hard to justify going to flagship for me now that this exists.

  • flubba86 on 11/08/2022 - 12:22
    +4

    Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but this has the Snapdragon 778G chipset. Its a very good chipset, and the same one as in last year's Samsung A52s 5G. Manufacturers seem to be sticking to that chip, eg, Nothing Phone 1, Xiaomi 12 Lite, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, Huawei Nova 10 pro, Motorola Edge 20 (2021), Motorola Edge 30 (2022), Oppo K9s, all use that same chip for more than 12 months, and nobody has moved to the new snapdragon 7G1 chip yet, not sure why.

    Personally I think I'd go with the Xiaomi 12 Lite over the Samsung A73, but its a tough choice.

  • Ice009 on 11/08/2022 - 12:29

    Would all of these be Australian stock? Even the Mobile Citi one?

  • BilboBargains on 11/08/2022 - 13:09
    +1

    Thanks I needed a new phone, still on my old pixel 2…

    • tomate85 on 11/08/2022 - 22:26

      Ooo, can you let me know how you go? Still on my pixel 2, and seriously considering this one too..

      • BilboBargains on 11/08/2022 - 22:28
        +1

        Sure, it turns up tomorrow

        • tomate85 on 11/08/2022 - 22:28

          Thanks!

    • Nillionaire on 12/08/2022 - 00:03

      Jumping from an old flagship to a new midrange?

      • BilboBargains on 12/08/2022 - 07:11
        +1

        Yeah, but this pixel 2 I currently have is almost 5 years old now and starting to have problems. I'm sure a mid range new phone vs a 5 old year old flagship has its improvements.

  • Tuftsdude on 11/08/2022 - 13:58

    Great phone for the price but have seen noticeable lag when opening larger PDF's, switching between some apps, etc. If I keep the usage light it does fine. Battery lasts me about 1 day with my usage or less if I'm hotspotting which is good enough for me. The S20FE battery life was terrible for me.

    • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 14:34

      Any screen protector came with it like S21? A very thin one may not noticeable.

      • Tuftsdude on 11/08/2022 - 14:41

        Negative. The one that comes on is meant to be peeled off because it has a tab, from memory.

  • IJustKnowStuff on 11/08/2022 - 14:34

    Damn wish it had an esim

  • Megalomaniac on 11/08/2022 - 15:38

    Is it dual sim?

    • IJustKnowStuff on 11/08/2022 - 15:50

      GSMArena says:

      Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

      • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 16:19

        No sure about our stock.

    • L518 on 11/08/2022 - 17:31

      Amazon, no.

      • superforever on 11/08/2022 - 17:53

        I think no dual sim for australian stock, we also don't have 8GB version.

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