PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs 13

vs

Winner

Xiaomi 13

The 13 wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the Moto G Power 5G (2025) it's also the sounder buy at $22.19 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 13 64 — 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$12.05/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028
Xiaomi 13 $400
Buy with care$22.19/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Dec 20252027

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 7013 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 4213 85

The 13's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 6713 79

The 13 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 8013 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Moto G Power 5G (2025) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 2513 21

The Moto G Power 5G (2025) is supported until Mar 2028 — 3 months longer than the 13.

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 5913 64

Overall value goes to the 13 at $22.19 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)13
Price (street)$250$400
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.36-inch AMOLED, 2400 x 1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless67W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3.2x
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm152.8 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight208 g189 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilMar 2028Dec 2027
Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →13 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.