ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Motorola Moto G73

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 31/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 75
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 58
Design 16
Value for money 15
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Motorola Moto G73, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 32 points higher (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (55/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Motorola Moto G73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 3290813
Geekbench Single 3211
Geekbench Multi 10106
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 181 g
Price $1376
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
58
battery
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (75/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (58/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (73/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (55/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G73?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 32 points (63/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Motorola Moto G73?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Motorola Moto G73 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G73?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Motorola Moto G73?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Motorola Moto G73?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.