Moto G Power (2026) vs 12+ 5G

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Winner

Realme 12+ 5G

The 12+ 5G wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the Moto G Power (2026) it's also the sounder buy at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 12+ 5G 68 — 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

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 7012+ 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 4212+ 5G 52

The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 6712+ 5G 67

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

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 8412+ 5G 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 3712+ 5G 24

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 10 months longer than the 12+ 5G.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 6312+ 5G 68

Overall value goes to the 12+ 5G at $10.50 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	12+ 5G
Price (street)	$250	$215
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	208 g	190 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP54
Supported until	Jan 2029	Mar 2028

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