PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy A55 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy A55 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy A55 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 A55 5G $300
Buy with care$9.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy A55 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy A55 5G 60

The Galaxy A55 5G's Exynos 1480 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy A55 5G 67

The Galaxy A55 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy A55 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy A55 5G 39

The Galaxy A55 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy A55 5G 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy A55 5G
Price (street)$170$300
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.6-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Exynos 1480
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.1 × 77.4 × 8.2 mm
Weight196 g213 g
Water resistanceIP52IP67
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2029

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