PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Phone (2a) Plus

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

The Moto G (2025) wins this one. Against the Phone (2a) Plus it's also the sounder buy at $8.67 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Phone (2a) Plus 60 — 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
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus $350
Buy with care$13.79/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Phone (2a) Plus 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Phone (2a) Plus 58

The Phone (2a) Plus's MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Phone (2a) Plus 67

The Phone (2a) Plus has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Phone (2a) Plus 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Phone (2a) Plus 30

The Phone (2a) Plus is supported until Jul 2028 — 6 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Phone (2a) Plus 60

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Phone (2a) Plus
Price (street)$170$350
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
RAM4GB12GB
Storage128GB256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired50W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilFeb 2028Jul 2028
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Phone (2a) Plus 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.