Motorola Moto G73 vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads — 59/100 vs 31/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 197g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 28 points (59/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 39
Design 73
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 VII
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 41
Design 53
Value for money 21
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 197g

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 21/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 28 points higher (59/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 leads (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).

Motorola Moto G73: The Motorola Moto G73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VII: The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G73 Sony Xperia 1 VII
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2994112
Geekbench Single 3094
Geekbench Multi 9293
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 30W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 181 g 197 g
Price $1295
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G73
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 VII
$1295
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (48/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII and the Motorola Moto G73 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (73/100 vs 53/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (55/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 28 points (59/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 59/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

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

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