PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs 13T

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13T edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 13T 69 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
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.84/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 7013T 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 4213T 75

The 13T's MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 5513T 79

The 13T has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G (2025) 8013T 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 2313T 32

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 8 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 6713T 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)13T
Price (street)$170$350
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM4GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight196 g197 g
Water resistanceIP52IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028

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