PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 Pro vs Moto G (2025)

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 13 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 13 Pro 64 · Moto G (2025) 67 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro $321
Buy with care$11.80/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Motorola Moto G (2025) $170
Buy with care$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 Pro 80Moto G (2025) 70

The iPhone 13 Pro's screen is the better one — 6.1-inch super retina xdr oled, promotion 120hz, 1200 nits hdr peak.

Performance
iPhone 13 Pro 74Moto G (2025) 42

The iPhone 13 Pro's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 13 Pro 64Moto G (2025) 55

The iPhone 13 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
iPhone 13 Pro 42Moto G (2025) 80

5,000mAh vs 3,095mAh — the Moto G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 Pro 32Moto G (2025) 23

The iPhone 13 Pro is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
iPhone 13 Pro 64Moto G (2025) 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13 ProMoto G (2025)
Price (street)$321$170
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120Hz, 1200 nits HDR peak6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM6GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB128GB
Battery3,095 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless18W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight204 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilSep 2028Feb 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.