PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 vs Moto G Power (2026)

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → iPhone 13 (Apple A15 Bionic).

Value Score: iPhone 13 60 · Moto G Power (2026) 63 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 $249
Buy with care$9.14/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 50Moto G Power (2026) 70

The Moto G Power (2026)'s screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, up to 1000 nits.

Performance
iPhone 13 74Moto G Power (2026) 42

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

Camera
iPhone 13 52Moto G Power (2026) 67

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 13 45Moto G Power (2026) 84

5,200mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 32Moto G Power (2026) 37

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 3 months longer than the iPhone 13.

Value
iPhone 13 60Moto G Power (2026) 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13Moto G Power (2026)
Price (street)$249$250
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
ChipsetApple A15 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB
Battery3,240 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight174 g208 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2028Jan 2029

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