PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Poco M7 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.68 per month of safe use, while the Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Poco M7 5G 73 — 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$8.64/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120
Buy with care$3.68/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Poco M7 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Poco M7 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Poco M7 5G 39

The Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 — 13 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Poco M7 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Poco M7 5G
Price (street)$170$120
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging18W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight196 g205 g
Water resistanceIP52IP64
Supported untilFeb 2028Mar 2029
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Poco M7 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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