A6 4G vs A73

Quick verdict

Which is better?

A6 4G leads the measured specs 10-6.

Measured wins

A6 4G: 10A73: 6Ties: 6

Choose A6 4G for

Main camera
Peak brightness
Battery

Choose A73 for

3.5mm jack
Resolution
Front camera

Biggest differences

3.5mm jackA73

NovsYes+100%

Main cameraA6 4G

50.0 MPvs16.0 MP+68%

ResolutionA73

720 × 1570 pxvs1080 × 2400 px+56%

A6 4G

Oppo

AView Details

A73

Oppo

BView Details

Head-to-head comparison

A6 4G

10

spec wins

Overall winner

Ties

6

equal specs

A73

6

spec wins

Display

Screen size

A6 4G6.8"+4.6%

A736.4"

Specifications Comparison

Network

Technology

A6 4G

GSM / HSPA / LTE

A73

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

A6 4G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

A73

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

A6 4G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - version 1, HSDPA 900 / 2100 - version 2

A73

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

A6 4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - version 1, 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 - version 2

Front camera

A73

8.0 MPvs16.0 MP+50%

Resolution

A6 4G720 × 1570 px

A731080 × 2400 px+56%

Refresh rate

A6 4G120 Hz

A73—

Peak brightness

A6 4G1,125 nits+47%

A73600 nits

Pixel density

A6 4G256 ppi

A73409 ppi+37%

Performance

CPU speed

A6 4GOcta-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)+29%

A73Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

RAM

A6 4G6.0 GB+33%

A734.0 GB

Storage

equal specs

A6 4G128 GB

A73128 GB

Cameras

Main camera

A6 4G50.0 MP+68%

A7316.0 MP

Front camera

A6 4G8.0 MP

A7316.0 MP+50%

Battery

A6 4G7,000 mAh+43%

A734,015 mAh

Wired charging

A6 4G45 W+33%

A7330 W

Build

Weight

A6 4G215 g

A73163 g+32%

Thickness

A6 4G8.6 mm

A737.5 mm+15%

IP rating

A6 4GIP69/IP68

A73—

Connectivity

Wi‑Fi

A6 4GWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

A73Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

equal specs

A6 4G5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

A735.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

USB

equal specs

A6 4GUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

A73USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

5G support

equal specs

A6 4GNo

A73No

NFC

equal specs

A6 4GYes

A73Yes

3.5mm jack

A6 4GNo

A73Yes+100%

SD card

equal specs

A6 4GYes

A73Yes

Stereo speakers

A6 4GYes

A73—

A6 4GSpecA73

Display

6.8"+4.6%

Screen size

6.4"

720 × 1570 px

Resolution

1080 × 2400 px+56%

120 Hz

Refresh rate

—

1,125 nits+47%

Peak brightness

600 nits

256 ppi

Pixel density

409 ppi+37%

Performance

Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)+29%

CPU speed

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

6.0 GB+33%

RAM

4.0 GB

128 GB

Storageequal specs

Cameras

50.0 MP+68%

Main camera

16.0 MP

8.0 MP

Front camera

16.0 MP+50%

Battery

7,000 mAh+43%

Battery

4,015 mAh

45 W+33%

Wired charging

30 W

Build

215 g

Weight

163 g+32%

8.6 mm

Thickness

7.5 mm+15%

IP69/IP68

IP rating

—

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Wi‑Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

Bluetoothequal specs

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

USBequal specs

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

A73

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

Speed

A6 4G

HSPA, LTE

A73

HSPA, LTE

GSM / HSPA / LTETechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - version 1, HSDPA 900 / 2100 - version 23G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - version 1, 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 - version 24G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41

HSPA, LTESpeedHSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

A6 4G

2026, January 13

A73

2020, October 05. Released 2020, November 20

Status

A6 4G

Available. Released 2026, January 13

A73

Discontinued

2026, January 13Announced2020, October 05. Released 2020, November 20

Available. Released 2026, January 13StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions

A6 4G

166.6 x 78.5 x 8.6 mm (6.56 x 3.09 x 0.34 in)

A73

159.8 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)

Weight

A6 4G

215 g (7.58 oz)

A73

163 g (5.75 oz)

Build

A6 4G

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

A73

-

SIM

A6 4G

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

A73

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Other

A6 4G

IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

A73

-

166.6 x 78.5 x 8.6 mm (6.56 x 3.09 x 0.34 in)Dimensions159.8 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (6.29 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)

215 g (7.58 oz)Weight163 g (5.75 oz)

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic backBuild-

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM

IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)Other-

Display

Type

A6 4G

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1125 nits (peak)

A73

AMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)

Size

A6 4G

6.75 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)

A73

6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

A6 4G

720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)

A73

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

Protection

A6 4G

-

A73

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1125 nits (peak)TypeAMOLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)

6.75 inches, 111.4 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)Size6.44 inches, 100.1 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)

720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)

-ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3

Platform

OS

A6 4G

Android 15, ColorOS 15

A73

Android 10, ColorOS 7.2

Chipset

A6 4G

Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)

A73

Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)

CPU

A6 4G

Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)

A73

Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

GPU

A6 4G

Adreno 610

A73

Adreno 610

Android 15, ColorOS 15OSAndroid 10, ColorOS 7.2

Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)ChipsetQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)

Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)

Adreno 610GPUAdreno 610

Memory

Card slot

A6 4G

microSDXC

A73

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

A6 4G

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

A73

128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Other

A6 4G

UFS 2.2

A73

UFS 2.1 (single lane)

microSDXCCard slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAMInternal128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

UFS 2.2OtherUFS 2.1 (single lane)

Main Camera

Dual

A6 4G

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens

A73

-

Features

A6 4G

LED flash, HDR, panorama

A73

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

A6 4G

1080p@30fps

A73

1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Quad

A6 4G

-

A73

16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lensDual-

LED flash, HDR, panoramaFeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama

1080p@30fpsVideo1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

-Quad16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens

Selfie camera

Single

A6 4G

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

A73

16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm

Features

A6 4G

Panorama

A73

HDR

Video

A6 4G

1080p@30fps

A73

1080p@30fps

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)Single16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm

PanoramaFeaturesHDR

1080p@30fpsVideo1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

A6 4G

Yes, with stereo speakers

A73

Yes

3.5mm jack

A6 4G

No

A73

Yes

Yes, with stereo speakersLoudspeakerYes

No3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLAN

A6 4G

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

A73

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

A6 4G

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

A73

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

Positioning

A6 4G

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS

A73

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

A6 4G

Yes (market/region dependent)

A73

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

A6 4G

Unspecified

A73

FM radio

USB

A6 4G

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

A73

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptXBluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSSPositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Yes (market/region dependent)NFCYes (market/region dependent)

UnspecifiedRadioFM radio

USB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

A6 4G

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

A73

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassSensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

A6 4G

Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh

A73

Li-Po 4015 mAh

Charging

A6 4G

45W wired, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD, 36% in 30 min 5W reverse wired

A73

30W wired, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 53 min

Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAhTypeLi-Po 4015 mAh

45W wired, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD, 36% in 30 min 5W reverse wiredCharging30W wired, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 53 min

Misc

Colors

A6 4G

Sapphire Blue, Aurora Gold

A73

Navy Blue, Classic Silver

Models

A6 4G

CPH2817

A73

CPH2099

Sapphire Blue, Aurora GoldColorsNavy Blue, Classic Silver

CPH2817ModelsCPH2099

128 GB

No

5G supportequal specs

No

Yes

NFCequal specs

Yes

No

3.5mm jack

Yes+100%

Yes

SD cardequal specs

Yes

Stereo speakers

—