PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power (2026) vs Poco M7 5G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco M7 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco M7 5G is supported until Mar 2029 at $3.68 per month of safe use, while the Moto G Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Poco M7 5G 73 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Xiaomi Poco M7 5G $120
Buy with care$3.68/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power (2026) 70Poco M7 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power (2026) 42Poco M7 5G 42

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G Power (2026) 67Poco M7 5G 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power (2026) 84Poco M7 5G 100

7,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Poco M7 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G Power (2026) 37Poco M7 5G 39

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G Power (2026) 63Poco M7 5G 73

Overall value goes to the Poco M7 5G at $3.68 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power (2026)Poco M7 5G
Price (street)$250$120
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 600 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery5,200 mAh7,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main
Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm171.5 × 77.5 × 8.9 mm
Weight208 g205 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP64
Supported untilJan 2029Mar 2029

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