Moto G73 5G : Motorola has been slowly upgrading its smartphone offerings over the years, especially when it comes to the mid-range. With the Moto G73 5G, the company serves up a phone that offers plenty of everyday utility and just enough performance when you need it, along with some forward-looking options (such as 5G at a budget-friendly price).
It doesn’t attempt to blow you away with flashy tricks, but instead tries to serve up what people need the most — clean software, decent performance, and a user-friendly experience.
Design & Construction: Functional and Familiar
The Moto G73 follows a design language that should be fairly familiar. There are no wild experiments here — just a clean, simple design with a matte-finish plastic back that won’t smudge as much as one made of glossy glass.
The dual camera island is a really neat touch up in the top-left and the phone feels wonderfully balanced in the hand.
It’s not too bulky at roughly 181 grams and 8.3mm thick; neither is it too thin. The bulk of it feels solid, and thanks to an IP52 splash rating, you won’t need to worry about it sustaining light rain or accidental splashes.
Is it flashy? Not really. But it’s a look that doesn’t get old quickly — and sometimes with a $329 iPad, that’s a good thing.
Screen: LCD With a Nice Touch
The Moto G73 comes with a 6.5inch Full HD+ LCD panel with a 120hz refresh rate. Though it’s not an AMOLED, the display is actually impressive for its class.
Colors are good, brightness is sufficient for outdoor use and the higher refresh rate lends the display a smoother feel, especially when you are scrolling or navigating menus.
Its bezels are fairly thin and the punch-hole front camera is not distracting. If you’re accustomed to AMOLED displays, you may miss out on the deeper blacks — but in general, the screen here is more than capable for content consumption and even casual gaming.
Performance: Steady And Sure
Under the hood, the Moto G73 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 930 processor, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (microSD expandable).
This configuration offers enough power for everyday use, multitasking and light gaming requirements.
Whether you’re opening a bunch of social apps, browsing or streaming Netflix, the phone doesn’t even break a sweat. It’s certainly not aimed at top-tier gaming, but performance for the everyday user is solid.
STOCK SOFTWARE Clean Android, No Bloatware
Software, as it always is with Motorola phones, is one of the best things about them. The G73 comes running Android 13, and it’s as close to stock as you’d expect. No ads. No bloatware. No annoying pop-ups.
Nothing but clean, pure Android, plus a few subtle Motorola touches, like the Moto Gestures (chop for flashlight, twist for camera) that are actually totally useful.
Motorola pledges at least one major Android update and three years of security patches, which isn’t top of the industry but is respectable for the segment.
Camera: Good, but Not Stellar
It’s even got two tables set on the backside — a 50MP main snapper that’s assisted by an 8MP ultra-wide lens that doubles as a macro shooter. In good light, the main sensor takes full, sharp, colorful photos. The ultra-wide lens is alright, although the details of your images can start to lose definition towards the edges of the frame.
It’s serviceable in low light, but it’s definitely not flagship level. Night Mode helps, but there’s a noticeable loss in detail and dynamic range.
The 16MP front camera is performing well for selfies and video calls, including good skin tones and some dynamic range.
Batte: Stay Charged All Day Long
The device is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and it can easily last for a day on moderate to heavy usage. Even with 120Hz refresh rate on, the power efficiency of the Dimensity chip helps it stretch battery life.
It also has 30W TurboPower charging, meaning you can go from 0 to 100% in roughly an hour. It’s not super-fast by today’s standards but is still practical for daily top-ups.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Android 13: Clean, bloatware-free
Good enough performance for Dimensity 930
120Hz display feels smooth
Long-lasting battery life
Memory is expandable via microSD slot
IP52 water-repellent design
Cons:
No AMOLED display
Was promised a single Android update
Cameras are middle of the road in low light
No stereo speakers (monolingual speaker)
Plastic design might not be sophisticated enough for some
Moto G73 5G Final Verdict
The Moto G73 5G is trying to impress you with some over-the-top specs or gimmicks. It’s instead a phone that gets the job done quietly, with clean software, dependable performance, 5G readiness and a trusty battery for a good price.
But for people who prefer a workmanlike phone that doesn’t ask too much of you, the G73 has a case to make.
