PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 13 Pro+

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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 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 13 Pro+ 64 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$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme 13 Pro+ $320
Buy with care$12.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 7013 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 4213 Pro+ 56

The 13 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5513 Pro+ 79

The 13 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 8013 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 2313 Pro+ 30

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 6713 Pro+ 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)13 Pro+
Price (street)$170$320
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired80W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceIP52IP65
Supported untilFeb 2028Aug 2028

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