PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy M54 5G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G

The Galaxy M54 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Moto G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $10.44 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy M54 5G 72 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 M54 5G $220
Buy with care$10.44/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy M54 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy M54 5G 58

The Galaxy M54 5G's Samsung Exynos 1380 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy M54 5G 67

The Galaxy M54 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy M54 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Galaxy M54 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy M54 5G 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy M54 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M54 5G at $10.44 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy M54 5G
Price (street)$170$220
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus, 1080x2400 (FHD+), 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Samsung Exynos 1380
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging18W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm164.9 × 77.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight196 g199 g
Water resistanceIP52None
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028

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