Motorola Moto G73 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV

The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,242,193 vs 593,307).

The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G73

Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 35
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money —

Sony Xperia 5 IV

Performance 68
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 66
Portability 74
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1242193 vs 593307
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 915
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2299
  • Lighter: 172g vs 181g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (74/100 vs 67/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

Sony Xperia 5 IV: The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G73 Sony Xperia 5 IV
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 930 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 593307 1242193
Geekbench Single 915 1662
Geekbench Multi 2299 4188
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W —
DXOMark (camera) — 119
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP65
Dimensions 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 172 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G73

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • Main: 12MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G73

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G73

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

Sony Xperia 5 IV

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G73 MediaTek Dimensity 930
47/100
593307 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 IV Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
67/100 +52.2%
1242193 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 5 IV leads Motorola Moto G73 by 52.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (68/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (66/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?

The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.