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 — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VII is faster in AnTuTu (2,994,112 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 197g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2994112 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 2299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the Sony Xperia 1 VII scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1295 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VII leads Motorola Moto G73 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (91/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (54/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
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 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on camera score (54/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.