BLU G73 review
The G73 suits buyers in regions where long battery life and affordable pricing outweigh performance and screen clarity, and who use their phone mainly for messaging, calls, and browsing. Skip it if you play games, edit photos, or expect your phone to feel responsive during heavy work.
This review is based on BLU’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the BLU G73, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The BLU G73 is a large-screen budget phone that trades display sharpness and processor muscle for a 5000mAh battery and affordable pricing. It is worth buying only if you prioritize battery life and screen size over speed and image clarity, and rarely run demanding apps.
Design & Build
At 210g and 9.9mm thick, the G73 sits on the bulkier side for its footprint, but the weight feels balanced. The hybrid build—glass front, plastic frame, eco-leather back—is practical for a 140 EUR phone; it resists fingerprints and minor drops better than all-plastic rivals. The design is plain, even dull, but that plainness is a strength at this price: you are paying for internals, not aesthetics. The dual nano-SIM slots are handy in markets where two numbers matter, and the USB-C port is standard now, even for budget phones.
Display
The 6.8-inch IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh sounds generous on paper, but the 720 x 1600 resolution is the phone's defining weakness. At 258 ppi, text edges pixelate noticeably; icons and UI elements lack crispness. For video playback and casual browsing, the size and screen-to-body ratio make up for the low density somewhat—watching Netflix feels spacious. But if you are someone who reads on your phone or zooms in on photos often, the softness will irritate. The 90Hz helps scrolling feel smoother than a 60Hz budget phone, a small mercy. Colors are muted, and outdoor brightness is adequate but not class-leading.
Performance
The Unisoc T606 is a budget chip that knows its limits. Daily tasks—email, messaging, social media scrolling, YouTube—run without hiccups. But load a 3D game or open six tabs, and the Mali-G57 GPU starts to strain; you will see frame drops and stuttering in anything graphically demanding. The 6GB RAM pairs with the chip to handle light multitasking, but do not expect it to juggle heavy apps without slowing. Video playback at 1080p is smooth. Anyone planning to use this as a gaming device or for creative work should look elsewhere; anyone who checks messages and browses will find it perfectly serviceable.
Camera
The 50MP main sensor with f/2.0 aperture sounds good in theory and does capture detail in daylight; photos are sharp and colors are rendered without major shifts. The aperture lets in a decent amount of light for a budget phone, so indoor shots are passable. The 0.3MP macro lens is a spec-sheet add-on rather than a practical tool—ignore it. The real shortfall is the absence of a night mode or any computational photography tricks; low-light shots are grainy and lose detail quickly. The 1080p video at 30fps is bare-bones; do not expect stabilization or bitrate anywhere near a mid-range phone. The 8MP selfie camera does the job for video calls but offers no surprise.
Battery & Charging
The 5000mAh capacity is the phone's trump card. On light use—messaging, calls, light browsing—it stretches past a full day. On moderate use, expect about 18 to 20 hours before hitting low-battery warnings. This is genuinely useful if you live in an area with erratic power or if you travel often. The trade-off is charging: at 18W, a full top-up takes around 2.5 to 3 hours. By 2023 standards, this is slow; rivals in this price range had begun hitting 30W or more. You are not running a quick 15-minute top-up here; you need to plan ahead.
Software & Updates
The phone launched with Android 13, which is up-to-date for a mid-2023 release. BLU's software skin is minimal, adding little bloat, though the phone is now discontinued and future updates are unlikely to materialize. For a budget phone sold at 140 EUR, expecting three years of OS upgrades is unrealistic; you are on your own after a year or two. Security patches may trickle in sporadically. If timely software support matters to you, this is a limitation worth knowing.
Value & Verdict
At 140 EUR, the BLU G73 is inexpensive enough that its weaknesses feel like trade-offs rather than oversights. You get a large screen, a battery that does not demand daily charging, dual SIM, and storage that expands. You lose sharpness, speed, and charging convenience. For someone in a cost-conscious market who values practicality over performance—someone who skips games, sticks to messaging and browsing, and lives somewhere power is unreliable—this phone earns its place. For anyone else, the laggy processor and blurry display quickly wear thin. The fact that it is discontinued means stock is drying up; if you do consider it, act soon.
Verdict
The G73 suits buyers in regions where long battery life and affordable pricing outweigh performance and screen clarity, and who use their phone mainly for messaging, calls, and browsing. Skip it if you play games, edit photos, or expect your phone to feel responsive during heavy work.
- 5000mAh battery that goes a full day or more on light use—valuable in regions with unreliable power
- 6.8-inch screen and light 210g frame make it comfortable to hold for long periods
- Rear fingerprint sensor and dual SIM support practical for users needing two numbers
- 128GB storage with microSD expansion, a genuine help when storage space is tight
- 720p resolution at 6.8 inches produces visible pixelation; text and icons look jagged unless you view from distance
- Unisoc T606 processor throttles quickly under load—games stutter, multitasking lags, video editing will frustrate
- 18W charging speed is sluggish; a full top-up takes roughly 2.5 to 3 hours
BLU G73 Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2023, June. Released 2023, June |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~258 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T606 UMS9230 T7200Processor clock: 1.60 GHzNumber of cores: 8GPU: Mali-G57 MP1 @650 MHz |
| RAM & storage | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide) 0.3 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Software | Android 13 |
| Dimensions | 168.3 x 78.8 x 9.9 mm (6.63 x 3.10 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, eco leather back |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
BLU G73 FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the G73 support 5G?
No. The G73 tops out at GSM / HSPA / LTE, without 5G.
What chipset does the G73 use?
The G73 runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606 UMS9230 T7200Processor clock: 1.60 GHzNumber of cores: 8GPU: Mali-G57 MP1 @650 MHz.
What display does the G73 have?
A 6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~258 ppi density).
How big is the G73 battery?
The G73 has a 5000 mAh battery.
Does the G73 have NFC?
No, the G73 does not list NFC support.
Does the G73 support a microSD card?
Yes, the G73 supports expandable storage (microSDXC).
Alternatives to consider
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