PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs P2 Pro 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P2 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · P2 Pro 5G 68 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 P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70P2 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42P2 Pro 5G 56

The P2 Pro 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55P2 Pro 5G 67

The P2 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80P2 Pro 5G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the P2 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23P2 Pro 5G 32

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67P2 Pro 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)P2 Pro 5G
Price (street)$170$260
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired80W wired (50% in 19 min)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g180 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.