Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40
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Motorola Moto G73
Starting at
£146.00
Motorola Razr 40
Starting at
£368.00What's the difference between the Motorola Moto G73 and Motorola Razr 40?
Motorola Moto G73 vs Razr 40 comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Refurbished, the Motorola Moto G73 starts at £146, £222 less than the Motorola Razr 40.
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- Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 930 (6 nm) on the Motorola Moto G73, Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) on the Motorola Razr 40.
- The Motorola Moto G73 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 4200 mAh.
- Screen size: 6,5 inch on the Motorola Moto G73, 6.9 inch on the Motorola Razr 40.
Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 specs
The Moto G73 offers a large 5000 mAh battery and a straightforward design without folding, ideal if you want long-lasting use and a simpler phone. The Razr 40 features a foldable screen with a higher refresh rate and a larger 6.9 inch display, making it suitable if you want a more immersive screen experience in a compact form when folded. The Razr 40 also has higher resolution cameras for sharper photos, while the Moto G73 supports expandable storage and dual SIMs, which is useful if you need extra space or multiple lines.
Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 price
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Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 battery life and software updates
Durability covers battery capacity, update support, and device design. These affect how long the phone lasts on a charge and how you carry or use it daily.
Battery Capacity
The Motorola Moto G73 has a 5000 mAh battery, which suits users who prioritise longer use between charges. The Motorola Razr 40's 4200 mAh battery offers solid daily endurance but with a smaller capacity that may suit those who recharge more frequently or use their phone less intensively.
Foldable Design
The Motorola Razr 40 is foldable, letting you enjoy a large 6.9 inch screen that folds into a more compact shape for easier pocketing. Motorola Moto G73 is not foldable, providing a traditional solid form factor that appeals if you prefer a simple, sturdy handset without moving parts.
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Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 performance
Performance includes the chipset, RAM, and storage options. These affect speed, multitasking, and how much you can store on your device.
Processor Technology
The Motorola Razr 40 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset built on a 4 nm process, offering efficient and powerful performance for apps and multitasking. The Motorola Moto G73 runs on a Mediatek Dimensity 930 with a 6 nm process, which suits everyday use and keeps common tasks running smoothly.
Memory and Storage
Both devices come with 8 GB of RAM, which keeps everyday apps running smoothly. Each is stocked with 256 GB of storage, but the Moto G73 also supports microSDXC cards, letting you expand storage if you need more space for media or files. The Razr 40 does not have expandable storage.
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Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 screen
Screen quality impacts how you experience video, games, and daily use. Differences in size, type, resolution, and refresh rate shape the viewing experience.
Screen Size and Type
The Motorola Razr 40 offers a foldable LTPO AMOLED screen at 6.9 inches, providing a large and vivid display that folds for compactness. The Motorola Moto G73 has a 6.5 inch IPS LCD screen, which is a solid choice for straightforward viewing without folding.
Refresh Rate and Resolution
The Razr 40's screen refreshes at 144 Hz, which suits users who want very smooth scrolling and animations. Its resolution is 1080 by 2640 pixels, slightly taller than the Moto G73's 1080 by 2400 pixels. The Moto G73 has a 120 Hz refresh rate, offering fluid motion that fits well with general use.
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Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 camera
Camera quality shapes how detailed your photos and videos can be, while front cameras matter for selfies and video calls.
Main Camera Resolution
The Motorola Razr 40's 64 megapixel main camera captures more detail, which suits users who prioritise sharper photos. The Motorola Moto G73 has a 50 megapixel main camera, offering good detail for everyday photography.
Front Camera Detail
For selfies and video calls, the Razr 40 provides a 32 megapixel front camera, capturing high detail for clearer images. The Moto G73's 16 megapixel front camera offers solid performance for standard use.
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Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 size and design
Other features include physical design, connectivity, and storage options that affect daily convenience and compatibility.
SIM and Storage Options
The Motorola Moto G73 supports dual physical SIM cards, which suits those managing two phone numbers on one device. It also supports microSDXC for adding extra storage. The Razr 40 uses a single physical SIM and does not support expandable storage.
Device Dimensions and Weight
The Razr 40 is taller at 170.8 mm and slightly wider at 74 mm, with a depth of 7.4 mm, reflecting its foldable design. It weighs 189 g, making it a bit heavier than the Moto G73, which measures 161.4 mm tall, 73.8 mm wide, 8.3 mm deep, and weighs 181 g. These differences influence how the phones feel in your hand and pocket.
Network Compatibility
Both phones support 5G and come unlocked, so you can use them on most UK networks without restrictions.
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Motorola Moto G73 or Motorola Razr 40: which should you buy?
Buy the Motorola Moto G73 if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £146, £222 less than the Motorola Razr 40
- you want a bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200 mAh)
- you want a lighter build (181 g vs 189 g)
Buy the Motorola Razr 40 if
- you want an OLED screen
- you want a smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- you want a higher-resolution main camera (64 megapixels vs 50 megapixels)
Motorola Moto G73 vs Motorola Razr 40 FAQs
Motorola Moto G73 vs Razr 40 comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 930 (6 nm) on the Motorola Moto G73, Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) on the Motorola Razr 40. The Motorola Moto G73 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 4200 mAh.
The Motorola Moto G73 is cheaper refurbished, from £146 compared with £368 for the Motorola Razr 40.
The Motorola Moto G73 has a bigger battery: 5000 mAh vs 4200 mAh.
The Motorola Razr 40 has a higher-resolution main camera: 64 megapixels vs 50 megapixels.
Both come in 256GB refurbished.
