PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Camon 40

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Winner

Tecno Camon 40

Lifespan decides this one: the Camon 40 is supported until May 2030 at $3.99 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.67/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Camon 40 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
Tecno Camon 40 $185
Safe to buy$3.99/mo
2025◆ Buy-by May 20282030

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Camon 40 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Camon 40 44

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Camon 40 67

The Camon 40 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Camon 40 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Camon 40 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Camon 40 55

The Camon 40 is supported until May 2030 — 27 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Camon 40 76

Overall value goes to the Camon 40 at $3.99 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Camon 40
Price (street)$170$185
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.78-inch AMOLED, 2436x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm164 × 75 × 7.5 mm
Weight196 g185 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028May 2030

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