PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Xperia 10 VI

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Winner

Motorola Moto G (2025)

The Moto G (2025) wins this one, taking display decisively. Against the Xperia 10 VI it's also the sounder buy at $8.67 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Xperia 10 VI 53 — 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
Sony Xperia 10 VI $330
Buy with care$14.17/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Xperia 10 VI 50

The Moto G (2025)'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch lcd, 1604 x 720 (hd+), 120hz.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Xperia 10 VI 46

The Xperia 10 VI's Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Xperia 10 VI 62

The Xperia 10 VI has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Xperia 10 VI 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Xperia 10 VI 28

The Xperia 10 VI is supported until May 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Xperia 10 VI 53

Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Xperia 10 VI
Price (street)$170$330
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.1-inch OLED, FHD+ (1080×2520), 21:9, 60Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired30W wired (USB PD)
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro48MP main (with OIS), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm155 × 68 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g164 g
Water resistanceIP52IP65/IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028May 2028
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Xperia 10 VI 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.