PhoneLifespan

Pixel 8a vs Moto G (2025)

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Winner

Google Pixel 8a

Lifespan decides this one: the Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 at $5.10 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · 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.

Google Pixel 8a $300
Safe to buy$5.10/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20292031
Motorola Moto G (2025) $170
Buy with care$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Pixel 8a 70Moto G (2025) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Pixel 8a 70Moto G (2025) 42

The Pixel 8a's Google Tensor G3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 8a 67Moto G (2025) 55

The Pixel 8a has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 8a 70Moto G (2025) 80

5,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the Moto G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 8a 70Moto G (2025) 23

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 39 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Pixel 8a 77Moto G (2025) 67

Overall value goes to the Pixel 8a at $5.10 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 8aMoto G (2025)
Price (street)$300$170
Display6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB4GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB
Battery4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless18W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight188 g196 g
Water resistanceIP67IP52
Supported untilMay 2031Feb 2028
Pixel 8a full verdict →Moto G (2025) full verdict →Longevity master board →

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