Motorola Moto G73 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G73 leads — 31/100 vs 26/100 (a 5-point difference).
Motorola Moto G73
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 192g
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Motorola Moto G73 scores 5 points higher (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknownperformance
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 Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (73/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G73 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.