PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs C71

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The C71 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · C71 71 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$8.64/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme C71 $150
Buy with care$6.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70C71 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42C71 55

The C71's Unisoc T7250 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55C71 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80C71 100

6,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23C71 28

The C71 is supported until Jun 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67C71 71

Overall value goes to the C71 at $6.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)C71
Price (street)$170$150
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,300 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm
Weight196 g196 g
Water resistanceIP52Splash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistance
Supported untilFeb 2028Jun 2028

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