PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) vs Redmi Note 13 5G

vs

It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Moto G (2025) edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · Redmi Note 13 5G 64 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 Redmi Note 13 5G $190
Buy with care$10.06/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

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

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Redmi Note 13 5G 40

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Redmi Note 13 5G 67

The Redmi Note 13 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

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

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Redmi Note 13 5G 22

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Redmi Note 13 5G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Redmi Note 13 5G
Price (street)$170$190
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.67" AMOLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM4GB6GB/8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm161.1 × 75.0 × 7.6 mm
Weight196 g174 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028

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