Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB) vs Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Moto G23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2023 8:03 AM, updated: 3/14/2023 6:25 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G23 XMotorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)12Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03PointsMotorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)Compare Motorola Moto G73 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	vs	3 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+181 grams (6.34 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1080x2400 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+405 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+(dual camera) 50MP + 8MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

42 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

128GB (102GB available) / 128GB (100GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

6.5"

+35 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Model	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G73 XT2237-1 (Dual-SIM) MC3F7	Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Europe), (United Kingdom), Germany, Spain, Italy, Ukraine
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	1/24/2023	1/24/2023
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.84 x 161.42 millimeters (2.91 x 6.36 in)	74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	My UX	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 930 (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	IMG BXM-8-256	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 420917 (v9) Geekbench: 2272 (v6.0)	AnTuTu: 213096 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📲 Display
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Panda King Glass	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	400nits[peak]
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 28, 40, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.2118°1.12µm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawidef/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macrof/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	30W Wired fast charging
Wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Lucent White, Midnight Blue	• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)	Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered