Edge 50 Neo vs Moto G (2025)

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Winner

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

Lifespan decides this one: the Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 at $8.56 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: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330

Safe to buy$8.56/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Motorola Moto G (2025) $170

Buy with care$8.67/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Edge 50 Neo 70Moto G (2025) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Edge 50 Neo 58Moto G (2025) 42

The Edge 50 Neo's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Edge 50 Neo 79Moto G (2025) 55

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Edge 50 Neo 66Moto G (2025) 80

5,000mAh vs 4,310mAh — the Moto G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Edge 50 Neo 46Moto G (2025) 23

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 19 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Edge 50 Neo 65Moto G (2025) 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 50 Neo	Moto G (2025)
Price (street)	$330	$170
Display	6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB
Battery	4,310 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions	154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	171 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP52
Supported until	Sep 2029	Feb 2028

Edge 50 Neo full verdict →Moto G (2025) full verdict →Longevity master board →

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