Two new Motorola phones were just released for the midrange market. Check out the brand-new Moto G73 and G53. All two models are equipped with some of the key specs that 2023 phones should have: a fast 120Hz display, sharp 50-megapixel main camera, and of course, 5G connectivity.
First, we have the Motorola Moto G73. Powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 930 octa-core processor, it brings the sub-6GHz 5G modem to the device. It can only be had with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of expandable storage, but more variants might be announced as it reaches more markets.
On the front, there’s a standard-size 6.5-inch IPS screen with an FHD+ pixel resolution. It’s fine, but a disappointing downgraded to the P-OLED panel of last year’s model.
A punch-hole on top of it houses a 16-megapixel main camera. While on the back, we also have a 50-megapixel main camera. It might be a downgrade over last year’s 108-megapixel sensor, but this one actually has larger 1.0µm pixels (versus 0.64µm). It only has a dual-camera setup and it’s all you need as the second one is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens that can do macro shots.
As a standard, it has a 5,000mAh battery with Motorola’s 30W TurboPower 30 adapter.
Being a Motorola phone, it ships with the latest Android 13 operating system with the brand’s My UX on top.
The Moto G73 will be available in a few days in Europe for a price of EUR299 (~Php17,800).
Moto G73 Specs
- Android 13, My UX
- 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 405ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 2.2GHz MediaTek Dimensity 930 octa-core processor
- 8GB RAM
- IMG BXM-8-256 GPU
- 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 16-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (1.0µm, f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) dual rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- NFC
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 161.4 x 73.8 x 8.3mm
- Weight: 181g
- Colors: Lucent White, Midnight Blue
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 30W Turbower
Being a cheaper alternative, the Moto G53 is only powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus processor, but with tons of RAM and storage options to fit different budgets. You can get it with either 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of expandable storage.
The screen was also dropped to an HD+ pixel resolution, a similar 50-megapixel main camera with smaller 0.64µm pixels and no 4K support, while the second camera is only a 2-megapixel macro lens. It also has a slower 10W charger despite having the same 5,000mAh battery.
Those who are in Europe can get the Moto G53 for a starting price of EUR249 (~Php14,800). Both models are already confirmed to arrive in Latin America and Asia soon, and we expect the Philippines to be included on the list.
Moto G53 Specs
- Android 13, My UX
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, 270ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ octa-core processor
- 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM
- Adreno 619 GPU
- 8-megapixel front camera
- 50-megapixel (0.64µm, f/1.8) + 2-megapixel (macro) rear cameras, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- NFC
- FM radio
- USB Type-C
- Dimensions: 162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2mm
- Weight: 183g
- Colors: Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, Pale Pink
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W charging