PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A15 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A15 5G is supported until Dec 2028 at $4.01 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A15 5G 67 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
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G $120
Buy with care$4.01/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A15 5G 50

The Moto G (2025)'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch lcd, 1604 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A15 5G 38

The Moto G (2025)'s MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A15 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A15 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A15 5G 36

The Galaxy A15 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A15 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy A15 5G
Price (street)$170$120
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Dimensity 6100+
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm160.1 × 76.8 × 8.4 mm
Weight196 g200 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2028Dec 2028

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