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 — 42/100 vs 31/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 201g).
Motorola Moto G73
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Lighter: 181g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 48/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 11 points higher (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $329 |
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (73/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (87/100 vs 55/100).
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 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.