Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)

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

3/12/2023 6:35 PM, updated: 8/28/2023 4:24 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G73 X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	vs	29 Advantages Motorola Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)26% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (102GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
316 PPI	vs	+405 PPI28% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.65"	vs	+6.5"40% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 8MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)56% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh170% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Panda King GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Other model names	Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro	Lenovo Moto G73 XT2237-1 (Dual-SIM) MC3F7
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	1/24/2023
Depth	9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	73.84 x 161.42 millimeters (2.91 x 6.36 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 930 (6nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	IMG BXM-8-256
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 420917 (v9) Geekbench: 2272 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	128GB (102GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 7, 28, 40, 66, 78)
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	feature not registered
Standby	150 hours (6.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Lucent White, Midnight Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)	Moto G73 (XT2237-1 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered