PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 12 Pro+

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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 → Moto G Power 5G (2025) (supported until Mar 2028); want maximum speed → 12 Pro+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 12 Pro+ 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 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.51/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 7012 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 4212 Pro+ 56

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 6712 Pro+ 79

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 8012 Pro+ 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 2412 Pro+ 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 5912 Pro+ 63

Overall value goes to the 12 Pro+ at $15.51 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)12 Pro+
Price (street)$250$300
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight208 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP65
Supported untilMar 2028Jan 2028

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