PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 13+ 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 13+ 5G 70 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 $215
Buy with care$8.07/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 58

The 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5513+ 5G 67

The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

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 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)13+ 5G
Price (street)$170$215
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight196 g185 g
Water resistanceIP52IP65
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028

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