Moto G (2025) vs 13 5G
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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Moto G (2025).
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G (2025) | 13 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $170 | $160 |
| Display | 6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP macro | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm | 165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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