Motorola unveiled five new midrange and entry-level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two top-end G-series models now feature 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G.
Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13
Before we dive into the specifics of each phone, here are the prices for the new models, so you have some context when looking at the features each phone offers:
- Moto G73 (8/256 GB) – €300
- Moto G53 (4/128 GB) – €250
- Moto G23 (4/64GB) – €230
- Moto G13 (4/64GB) – €180
- Moto E13 (2/64 GB) – €120
Let’s start with an overview of the two 5G models. The Moto G73 is easily the best of the bunch – it’s the only one with an FHD+ display and the only one with an 8MP ultrawide camera. It’s powered by a Dimensity 930 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (plus a microSD slot) and the 5,000mAh battery charges at 30W.
What do you think of the Moto G73 – is it worth it or are there better €300 mid-rangers out there? Vote below or using this page.
The Moto G53 is essentially the same size and it also has a 6.5-inch 120Hz IPS LCD screen, but it only has HD+ resolution. Additionally, the 50MP main camera on this one uses a smaller sensor – 1.0µm pixels on the G73 and tiny 0.64µm pixels on the G53 – and it lacks an ultrawide camera. . The 5,000mAh battery has been downgraded to 10W base charging (for Europe, Latin American units will be 18W). The chipset is also different, a Snapdragon 480+.
The Moto G53 is €50 cheaper than the G73, but that’s if you don’t factor in the memory configuration – the G53 has half the RAM and half the storage of the G73. And what about that HD+ display? Vote below or using this page.
The Moto G23 and G13 both have 6.5-inch HD+ displays (IPS LCD), although unlike the G53 they run at 90Hz. therefore only get 4G connectivity.
That said, the G23 has a 5MP ultra-wide camera – not quite as good as the 8MP on the G73, but still better than nothing. Additionally, the 5,000mAh battery supports 30W fast charging, beating the G53.
The Moto G23 looks like the better deal, though no 5G will be a dealbreaker for many. What do you think – yes or no? Vote below or using this link.
The Moto G13 is the last stop before Android Go Edition. It loses the 5MP ultrawide and its selfie camera drops to 8MP, plus its 5,000mAh battery only charges at 10W or 20W (depending on region). Still, that €50 G23 discount might be worth it – right? Vote below or using this link.
Finally, the Moto E13 is a simple $120 Go Edition phone. Its Unisoc T606 isn’t as fast as the Helio G85 but doesn’t lag much – it’s the 2GB of RAM that’s the real problem. Either way, camera resolution drops to a base 13MP on the rear and battery charging is firmly at 10W (the 5,000mAh capacity is nice, though). Is the E13 a phone you can see yourself buying for yourself, for a family member, or even for yourself? Vote below or using this page.