PhoneLifespan

Moto G15 vs 12 Pro+

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G15 (supported until Feb 2028); want maximum speed → 12 Pro+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2).

Value Score: Moto G15 65 · 12 Pro+ 63 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 G15 $175
Buy with care$8.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Realme 12 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G15 7012 Pro+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G15 3912 Pro+ 56

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G15 5512 Pro+ 79

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G15 8412 Pro+ 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Moto G15 2412 Pro+ 23

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Moto G15 6512 Pro+ 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G1512 Pro+
Price (street)$175$300
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 ExtremeQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM4GB/8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm
Weight190 g196 g
Water resistanceIP54IP65
Supported untilFeb 2028Jan 2028

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