PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Redmi 13 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 → Redmi 13 5G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Redmi 13 5G 68 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
Xiaomi Redmi 13 5G $140
Buy with care$5.64/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Redmi 13 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Redmi 13 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Redmi 13 5G 55

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

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Redmi 13 5G 81

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Redmi 13 5G 30

The Redmi 13 5G is supported until Jul 2028 — 5 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Redmi 13 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Redmi 13 5G
Price (street)$170$140
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.79-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 550 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE
RAM4GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,030 mAh
Charging18W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm168.6 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g205 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
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.