PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Moto G Power (2026)

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Moto G Power 5G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · Moto G Power (2026) 63 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70Moto G Power (2026) 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42Moto G Power (2026) 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Moto G Power (2026) 67

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

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80Moto G Power (2026) 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 25Moto G Power (2026) 37

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 10 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Moto G Power (2026) 63

Overall value goes to the Moto G Power (2026) at $8.14 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)Moto G Power (2026)
Price (street)$250$250
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight208 g208 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2029

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