Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Motorola Moto G73

The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Motorola Moto G73 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?

  • Higher performance (59/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Motorola Moto G73, the Apple iPhone 17 Air scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (59/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Apple iPhone 17 Air: The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Air Motorola Moto G73
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 2085000
Geekbench Single 3610
Geekbench Multi 8810
Display 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1290x2796 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS iOS 19 Android 13
NFC yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm
Weight 181 g
Price
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
24
camera
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (59/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (39/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (73/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air edges out the Motorola Moto G73 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Motorola Moto G73?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Motorola Moto G73 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Motorola Moto G73 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Motorola Moto G73?

The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.