PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy S23+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S23+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy S23+ 69 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 S23+ $206
Buy with care$10.32/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy S23+ 79

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy S23+ 74

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Moto G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Galaxy S23+ 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy S23+ 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy S23+
Price (street)$170$206
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight196 g196 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Feb 2028

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