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 — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 214g).
Motorola Moto G73
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 181g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
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
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
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (86/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (73/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
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 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
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 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.