Motorola Moto G73 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 201g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Motorola Moto G73 by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.