Motorola Moto G73 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 31/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 234g).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 42
Design 7
Value for money 27
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 234g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 18 points higher (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (73/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1681378
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3088
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 13, One UI 5.1
Brightness (peak) 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm
Weight 181 g 234 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3088
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (73/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (73/100 vs 7/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.