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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G73 leads — 31/100 vs 25/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 212g).

The Motorola Moto G73 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 48
Battery 19
Design 35
Value for money 57
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
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 (39/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Motorola Moto G73, the Motorola Moto G73 scores 6 points higher (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 Motorola Moto G73
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
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
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (48/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (39/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (73/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Motorola Moto G73 edges out the Fairphone 5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Motorola Moto G73?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Motorola Moto G73 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Motorola Moto G73?

The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Motorola Moto G73?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.