PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Moto G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 — 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 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Galaxy S23 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

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

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

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

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)$170$339
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight196 g234 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Feb 2028
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