PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A25 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy A25 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A25 5G 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$8.67/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A25 5G $160
Buy with care$5.38/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A25 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A25 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A25 5G 67

The Galaxy A25 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A25 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A25 5G 35

The Galaxy A25 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 10 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A25 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A25 5G at $5.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy A25 5G
Price (street)$170$160
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Exynos 1280
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.0 × 76.5 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g197 g
Water resistanceIP52IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Dec 2028

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