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 — 54/100 vs 31/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 181g).

The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 23 points (54/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 15
Design 97
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 181g

  • Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 23 points higher (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 Samsung Galaxy S26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Samsung Exynos 2600
AnTuTu 2856499
Geekbench Single 2880
Geekbench Multi 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
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
Price $799
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy S26
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
15
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (64/100 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 and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (97/100 vs 73/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 (54/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).

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 active users.