Fairphone 5 vs Motorola Moto G73
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. Both devices score the same overall rating of 47/100. Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Motorola Moto G73
What makes Fairphone 5 better?
- Better camera (48/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (72/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 28/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
The Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G73 received the same MobileRank rating — 47/100. In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Motorola Moto G73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 593307 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2299 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (67/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G73?
Both devices scored 47/100. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Motorola Moto G73 (67/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G73?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Motorola Moto G73 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G73?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Moto G73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G73 (67/100 vs 36/100).