Moto G (2025) vs 12 4G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).
Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 12 4G 63 — 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 Moto G (2025)'s MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G (2025).
Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.65 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G (2025) | 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $170 | $175 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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