Moto G Power (2026) vs 12R

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Winner

Motorola Moto G Power (2026)

Lifespan decides this one: the Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 at $8.14 per month of safe use, while the 12R runs out in Jan 2028 ($18.23/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 12R 73 — 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 (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

OnePlus 12R $350

Buy with care$18.23/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 7012R 90

The 12R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 4212R 85

The 12R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 6712R 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 8412R 90

5,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the 12R lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 3712R 23

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 12 months longer than the 12R.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 6312R 73

Overall value goes to the 12R at $18.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	12R
Price (street)	$250	$350
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM	8GB	8GB/16GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,500 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm
Weight	208 g	207 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP64
Supported until	Jan 2029	Jan 2028

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →12R 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.