Motorola Moto G73 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 226g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2299
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G73 by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.