Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 13 5G

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Phone 2

Winner

Realme 13 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 at $6.01 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 13 5G 69 — 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 Power 5G (2025) $250

Buy with care$12.14/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Realme 13 5G $160

Buy with care$6.01/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 7013 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 4213 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 6713 5G 55

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

Battery

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 8013 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 2513 5G 32

The 13 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 5913 5G 69

Overall value goes to the 13 5G at $6.01 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power 5G (2025)	13 5G
Price (street)	$250	$160
Display	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	45W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm	165.6 x 76.1 x 7.8 mm
Weight	208 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2028	Sep 2028

Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →13 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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