Moto G15 vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 12+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Moto G15 65 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The 12+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) is simply the faster chip.
The 12+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G15 | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $215 |
| Display | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 4GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 2MP macro | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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