PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Spark 40 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Spark 40 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Spark 40 Pro+ 63 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 Pro+ $290
Buy with care$11.76/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Spark 40 Pro+ 80

The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Spark 40 Pro+ 55

The Spark 40 Pro+'s MediaTek Helio G200 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Spark 40 Pro+ 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Spark 40 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Spark 40 Pro+ 29

The Spark 40 Pro+ is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Spark 40 Pro+ 63

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Spark 40 Pro+
Price (street)$170$290
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G200
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm
Weight196 g160 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Jul 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.