Motorola Moto G73 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 593,307); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 40
Battery 54
Portability 72
Value for money 52
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
  • Lighter: 181g vs 190g

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S26+: The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 Samsung Galaxy S26+
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 593307 3161830
Geekbench Single 915 2900
Geekbench Multi 2299 9200
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 3120x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4900 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm
Weight 181 g 190 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • 4900 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Samsung Exynos 2600
70/100 +81.2%
3161830 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Motorola Moto G73 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S26+
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (91/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.