Pixel 8a vs Moto G Power 5G (2025)

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 — 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 Power 5G (2025) $250

Buy with care$12.16/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Pixel 8a 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Pixel 8a 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42

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

Camera

Pixel 8a 67Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Pixel 8a 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80

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

Software longevity

Pixel 8a 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24

The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 38 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Pixel 8a 77Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59

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

Full spec table

Spec	Pixel 8a	Moto G Power 5G (2025)
Price (street)	$300	$250
Display	6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB
Battery	4,492 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, 7.5W wireless	30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight	188 g	208 g
Water resistance	IP67	IP68/IP69
Supported until	May 2031	Mar 2028

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