Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.13/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 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 — 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

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 4250 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 6750 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 8050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 2550 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 18 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 5950 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power 5G (2025)	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$250	$280
Display	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight	208 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	Not rated
Supported until	Mar 2028	Sep 2029

Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.