Moto G (2025) vs Spark 40 5G

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Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

The Spark 40 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Moto G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Spark 40 5G 72 — 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

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G (2025) 70Spark 40 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G (2025) 42Spark 40 5G 55

The Spark 40 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G (2025) 55Spark 40 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Moto G (2025) 80Spark 40 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G (2025) 23Spark 40 5G 31

The Spark 40 5G is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value

Moto G (2025) 67Spark 40 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Spark 40 5G at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G (2025)	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$170	$115
Display	6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	4GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP macro	50MP main
Dimensions	167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	196 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP52	Not rated
Supported until	Feb 2028	Aug 2028

Moto G (2025) full verdict →Spark 40 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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