PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy M15 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M15 5G (supported until Apr 2029); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy M15 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 M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy M15 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 M15 5G 38

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

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy M15 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy M15 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy M15 5G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy M15 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M15 5G at $4.47 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy M15 5G
Price (street)$170$150
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 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 × 9.3 mm
Weight196 g217 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2028Apr 2029

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