Motorola Moto G73 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 214g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G73 by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (61/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.