Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 12 4G
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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Moto G Power 5G (2025)'s MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is simply the faster chip.
The Moto G Power 5G (2025) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 12 4G is supported until Jul 2028 — 4 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).
Overall value goes to the 12 4G at $7.16 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G Power 5G (2025) | 12 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $175 |
| Display | 6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm | 163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 187 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jul 2028 |
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