PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 12 Pro

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G (2025) (supported until Feb 2028); want maximum speed → 12 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 12 Pro 63 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
Realme 12 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 4212 Pro 46

The 12 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5512 Pro 79

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 8012 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 2312 Pro 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 6712 Pro 63

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)12 Pro
Price (street)$170$245
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceIP52IP65
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028

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