Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry-level smartphones earlier this week: Moto G73 and G53, Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two high-end G-series models now sport 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 get into the details 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 (8/256GB) – €300
- Moto G53 (4/128GB) – €250
- Moto G23 (4/64GB) – €230
- Moto G13 (4/64GB) – €180
- Moto E13 (2/64GB) – €120
Let’s start with a look at the two 5G models. The Moto G73 is undoubtedly the best of the bunch: it’s the only one with an FHD+ display and the only one with an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It’s powered by a Dimensity 930 chipset with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (plus microSD slots), and the 5,000mAh battery charges at 30W.
What do you think of the Moto G73: is it worth it or are there better mid-range models under $300 out there? Vote below or using this page.
The Moto G53 is essentially the same size and also has a 6.5″ 120Hz IPS LCD, however it only has HD+ resolution. Also, the 50MP main camera uses a smaller sensor – 1.0µm pixels on the G73 and tiny 0.64µm pixels on the G53 – and lacks an ultra-wide-angle camera.The 5,000mAh battery has been scaled down to 10W base charging (for Europe, Latin American units will do 18W). The chipset is also different, a Snapdragon 480+.
The Moto G53 is $50 cheaper than the G73, but that’s if you disregard the memory configuration: The G53 has half the RAM and half the storage space of the G73. And what about that HD+ screen? Vote below or using this page.
The Moto G23 and G13 both have 6.5″ HD+ (IPS LCD) displays, though unlike the G53 they run at 90Hz. Also, both phones are powered by the Helio G85, so you only get 4G connectivity.
That said, the G23 has a 5MP ultrawide camera, not as good as the G73’s 8MP, but still better than nothing. Additionally, the 5,000mAh battery supports 30W fast charging, beating out the G53.
The Moto G23 looks like the better deal, although no 5G will be a problem for many. What do you think – yes or no? Vote below or use this link.
The Moto G13 is the last stop before Android Go Edition. It loses its 5MP ultra-wide angle and its selfie camera drops to 8MP, plus its 5,000mAh battery only charges at 10W or 20W (depending on region). However, the €50 discount from the G23 might be worth it, right? Vote below or use 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 it doesn’t lag by much: the 2 GB of RAM is the real problem. Either way, camera resolution drops to a base 13MP on the back, and battery charging is firmly at 10W (the 5,000mAh capacity is still good). Is the E13 a phone you can see yourself buying, for a family member or even yourself? Vote below or using this page.
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