Motorola Moto G73 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Motorola Moto G73 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 47/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G73 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 593,307); the Motorola Moto G73 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G73
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Motorola Moto G73 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 220g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 593307
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2299
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G73 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 12 points higher (59/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G73 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 593307 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2299 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.8×8.3 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G73
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G73
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G73 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Motorola Moto G73 by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (64/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G73 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G73 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (67/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G73 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G73 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Motorola Moto G73 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G73 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G73 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.