PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Y39 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Y39 5G (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Y39 5G 66 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
Vivo Y39 5G $200
Buy with care$9.39/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Y39 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Y39 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Y39 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Y39 5G 100

6,500mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Y39 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Y39 5G 25

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Y39 5G 66

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Y39 5G
Price (street)$170$200
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.68-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM4GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Charging18W wired44W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm163.9 × 76.7 × 8.1 mm
Weight196 g199 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2028

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