PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 12 4G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 12 4G (supported until Jul 2028); want maximum speed → Moto G Power 5G (2025) (MediaTek Dimensity 6300).

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 12 4G 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
Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 4212 4G 36

The Moto G Power 5G (2025)'s MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 6712 4G 55

The Moto G Power 5G (2025) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 8012 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 2512 4G 29

The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 5912 4G 63

Overall value goes to the 12 4G at $7.16 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)12 4G
Price (street)$250$175
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight208 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP54
Supported untilMar 2028Jul 2028

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