PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy M05

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M05

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 at $3.37 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 M05 66 — 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 M05 $90
Buy with care$3.37/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy M05 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 M05 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy M05 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy M05 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy M05 32

The Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy M05 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy M05
Price (street)$170$90
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G85
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm
Weight196 g195 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Galaxy M05 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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