PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Reno 12 F 5G

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

The Moto G (2025) wins this one. Against the Reno 12 F 5G it's also the sounder buy at $8.66 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Reno 12 F 5G 61 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$8.66/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Oppo Reno 12 F 5G $220
Buy with care$9.00/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Reno 12 F 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Reno 12 F 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Reno 12 F 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Reno 12 F 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Reno 12 F 5G 29

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

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Reno 12 F 5G 61

Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Reno 12 F 5G
Price (street)$170$220
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm162.0 x 74.8 x 7.8 mm
Weight196 g187 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Jul 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.