Moto G (2025) vs Reno 12 5G

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

The Moto G (2025) wins this one. Against the Reno 12 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.64 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Reno 12 5G 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$8.64/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Oppo Reno 12 5G $365

Buy with care$15.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Reno 12 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Reno 12 5G 58

The Reno 12 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Reno 12 5G 67

The Reno 12 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Reno 12 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 23Reno 12 5G 29

The Reno 12 5G is supported until Jun 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Reno 12 5G 59

Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.64 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Reno 12 5G
Price (street)	$170	$365
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	80W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	161.4 × 74.1 × 7.6 mm
Weight	196 g	177 g
Water resistance	IP52	IP65
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jun 2028

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Reno 12 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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