Moto G (2025) vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 — 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$8.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 4250 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 5550 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G (2025) 8050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 2350 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 19 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 6750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Moto G (2025) at $8.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$170	$280
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM	4GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	18W wired	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight	196 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP52	Not rated
Supported until	Feb 2028	Sep 2029

Moto G (2025) full verdict →50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 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.