Motorola Moto G73 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 65/100 vs 47/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 593,307).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Sony Xperia 1 IV
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 185g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 IV better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2299
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 18 points higher (65/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 30W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Motorola Moto G73 by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (56/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.