Motorola Moto G73 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 201g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 26 points (73/100 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 Z Fold8

Performance 96
Display 80
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 74
Value for money 54

What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 181g vs 201g

  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G73 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 593307 3382020
Geekbench Single 915 3639
Geekbench Multi 2299 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1828x2448
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17 / One UI 9
Brightness (peak) — 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP48
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm
Weight 181 g 201 g
Launch price — $1999

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G73

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G73

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1828x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G73

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 +82.5%
3382020 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Motorola Moto G73 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G73

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (96/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (50/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.