PhoneLifespan

Moto G75 5G vs 12 4G

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Winner

Motorola Moto G75 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Moto G75 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $4.66 per month of safe use, while the 12 4G runs out in Jul 2028 ($7.16/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G75 5G 72 · 12 4G 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 G75 5G $240
Safe to buy$4.66/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme 12 4G $175
Buy with care$7.16/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G75 5G 7012 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G75 5G 4812 4G 36

The Moto G75 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Moto G75 5G 6712 4G 55

The Moto G75 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G75 5G 8012 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G75 5G 6112 4G 29

The Moto G75 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 27 months longer than the 12 4G.

Value
Moto G75 5G 7212 4G 63

Overall value goes to the Moto G75 5G at $4.66 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G75 5G12 4G
Price (street)$240$175
Display6.78-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6nm)
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless67W wired SUPERVOOC
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions166.1 × 77.2 × 8.3 mm163 × 75.5 × 7.9 mm
Weight205 g187 g
Water resistanceIP68IP54
Supported untilOct 2030Jul 2028
Moto G75 5G full verdict →12 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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