PhoneLifespan

Moto G75 5G vs 12 Pro

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Winner

Motorola Moto G75 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Moto G75 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $4.67 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro runs out in Jan 2028 ($12.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G75 5G 72 · 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 G75 5G $240
Safe to buy$4.67/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030
Realme 12 Pro $245
Buy with care$12.65/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G75 5G 7012 Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G75 5G 4812 Pro 46

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G75 5G 6712 Pro 79

The 12 Pro has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery
Moto G75 5G 8012 Pro 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G75 5G 6112 Pro 23

The Moto G75 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 32 months longer than the 12 Pro.

Value
Moto G75 5G 7212 Pro 63

Overall value goes to the Moto G75 5G at $4.67 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G75 5G12 Pro
Price (street)$240$245
Display6.78-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM8GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless67W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions166.1 × 77.2 × 8.3 mm161.5 x 74 x 8.8 mm
Weight205 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP65
Supported untilOct 2030Jan 2028

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