Moto G (2025) vs K12
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The K12 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · K12 70 — 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.
The K12's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The K12 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the K12 lasts longer between charges.
The K12 is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the Moto G (2025).
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G (2025) | K12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $170 | $265 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz | 6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 100W wired SuperVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 162.5 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 186 g |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Apr 2028 |
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