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 — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 593,307); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 181g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 27 points (74/100 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 89
Display 81
Camera 77
Battery 31
Portability 89
Value for money 62

What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2299
  • Lighter: 162g vs 181g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (89/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).

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 2827538
Geekbench Single 915 2880
Geekbench Multi 2299 9100
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 30W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 146
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 128GB / 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 162 g
Launch price — $799

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G73

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G73

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G73

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Samsung Galaxy S26

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
31
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
74/100 +79.0%
2827538 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Motorola Moto G73 by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G73

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy S26

$799

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (77/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 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 27 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.