Moto G (2025) vs Moto G Power (2026)
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).
Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Moto G Power (2026) 63 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.
The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 11 months longer than the Moto G (2025).
Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.65 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G (2025) | Moto G Power (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $170 | $250 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz | 6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 30W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jan 2029 |
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