Motorola
Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue)
Dimensity 930 · 128GB · Blue
62
/ 100
From $279
VS
Apple
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
A11 · 64GB · Silver
62
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) lands at 62 and iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) at 62. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) if…
- ✓Near-stock Android
- ✓Unlocked universal compatibility
- ✓Affordable pricing
Pick iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) 62
vs 62 iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Score breakdown
Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue)
62 cpu 62
gpu 58
camera 58
battery 62
display 60
design 60
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
62 cpu 62
gpu 60
camera 59
battery 56
display 62
design 60
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) | iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 930 | A11 |
| Storage | ▲ 128GB | 64GB |
| Color | Blue | Silver |
| Release year | 2023 | 2017 |
Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue)
Pros
- +Near-stock Android
- +Unlocked universal compatibility
- +Affordable pricing
Cons
- −Update window shorter than Pixel
- −Camera trails flagships
- −Limited top-tier features
iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Pros
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
Cons
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
FAQ: Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) vs iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)
Which is better, Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver)? +
Both score 62 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) worth the price? +
At $279, Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 62 — strongest in cpu.
Does Motorola G73 5G 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 8 Plus 64GB (Silver) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.