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Edge 50 Neo vs Moto G Power 5G (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 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: Edge 50 Neo 65 · 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.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo $330
Safe to buy$8.56/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2025) $250
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Edge 50 Neo 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Edge 50 Neo 58Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42

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

Camera
Edge 50 Neo 79Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67

The Edge 50 Neo has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Edge 50 Neo 66Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80

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

Software longevity
Edge 50 Neo 46Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24

The Edge 50 Neo is supported until Sep 2029 — 18 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Edge 50 Neo 65Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59

Overall value goes to the Edge 50 Neo at $8.56 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecEdge 50 NeoMoto G Power 5G (2025)
Price (street)$330$250
Display6.4-inch pOLED, 1256 x 2760, 120Hz6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB/12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB
Battery4,310 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging68W wired, 15W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions154.1 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight171 g208 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilSep 2029Mar 2028
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