Motorola Moto G73 vs Sony Xperia 1 III

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 593,307).

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
Sony Xperia 1 III
Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 46
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money 28
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 186g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 2299

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 III: The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 Sony Xperia 1 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 593307 1232200
Geekbench Single 915 1488
Geekbench Multi 2299 3373
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 11W
DXOMark (camera) 105
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 186 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
67
display
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 11W
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 III Snapdragon 888
60/100 +51.8%
1232200 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 III leads Motorola Moto G73 by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 III
$1299
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (65/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (90/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (67/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?

The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.