PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 at $4.34 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 · Poco M7 Plus 5G 75 — 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
Xiaomi Poco M7 Plus 5G $165
Safe to buy$4.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70Poco M7 Plus 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42Poco M7 Plus 5G 46

The Poco M7 Plus 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Poco M7 Plus 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) 80Poco M7 Plus 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco M7 Plus 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 25Poco M7 Plus 5G 45

The Poco M7 Plus 5G is supported until Aug 2029 — 17 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value
Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Poco M7 Plus 5G 75

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 Plus 5G at $4.34 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power 5G (2025)Poco M7 Plus 5G
Price (street)$250$165
Display6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.9-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 144Hz, 850 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless33W wired, 18W reverse wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm168.5 × 80.5 × 8.4 mm
Weight208 g217 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP64
Supported untilMar 2028Aug 2029
Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →Poco M7 Plus 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.