PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Moto G Power 5G (2025)

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

The Moto G (2025) wins this one. Against the Moto G Power 5G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $8.67 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 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 Moto G (2025) $170
Buy with care$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2025) $250
Buy with care$12.16/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67

The Moto G Power 5G (2025) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Moto G Power 5G (2025) 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59

Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Moto G Power 5G (2025)
Price (street)$170$250
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g208 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68/IP69
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.