Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs C71

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Winner

Realme C71

The C71 wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Moto G Power 5G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $6.38 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · C71 71 — 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$12.13/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Realme C71 $150

Buy with care$6.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70C71 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42C71 55

The C71's Unisoc T7250 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67C71 55

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

Battery

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80C71 100

6,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 25C71 28

The C71 is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59C71 71

Overall value goes to the C71 at $6.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power 5G (2025)	C71
Price (street)	$250	$150
Display	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	64GB/128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,300 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm	165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm
Weight	208 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	Splash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistance
Supported until	Mar 2028	Jun 2028

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