PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 13 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 5G (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 13 5G 69 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 13 5G $160
Buy with care$6.01/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 7013 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 4213 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5513 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 8013 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 2313 5G 32

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 6713 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)13 5G
Price (street)$170$160
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028

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