PhoneLifespan

Moto G56 5G vs P2 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The P2 Pro 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G56 5G 67 · P2 Pro 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 G56 5G $250
Buy with care$10.29/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Realme P2 Pro 5G $260
Buy with care$9.62/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G56 5G 70P2 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G56 5G 55P2 Pro 5G 56

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G56 5G 67P2 Pro 5G 67

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

Battery
Moto G56 5G 84P2 Pro 5G 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G56 5G 29P2 Pro 5G 32

The P2 Pro 5G is supported until Sep 2028 — 3 months longer than the Moto G56 5G.

Value
Moto G56 5G 67P2 Pro 5G 68

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G56 5GP2 Pro 5G
Price (street)$250$260
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i6.7-inch OLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging33W wired80W wired (50% in 19 min)
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm
Weight200 g180 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP65
Supported untilJun 2028Sep 2028

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