PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 12R

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

Lifespan decides this one: the Moto G (2025) is supported until Feb 2028 at $8.67 per month of safe use, while the 12R runs out in Jan 2028 ($18.28/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 12R 72 — 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
OnePlus 12R $350
Buy with care$18.28/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 7012R 90

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 4212R 85

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5512R 67

The 12R has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 8012R 90

5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 2312R 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 6712R 72

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.28 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)12R
Price (street)$170$350
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM4GB8GB/16GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Charging18W wired80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight196 g207 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028
Moto G (2025) full verdict →12R 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.