Moto G47 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
The Moto G47 and Samsung Galaxy S25 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Moto G47 is the cheaper of the two at $370 versus $800, a difference of about $430. The Moto G47 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Moto G47 stands out for large 5000mah battery with multi-day endurance, while Samsung Galaxy S25 is praised for compact and pocketable flagship. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto G47 if…
- →Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- →90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- →50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Pros & Cons
Moto G47
Pros
- Large 5000mAh battery with multi-day endurance
- 90Hz IPS display with 700 nits brightness for outdoor visibility
- 50MP main camera with 8MP ultrawide lens
- Fast 33W wired charging
- IP52 dust and splash resistance
- Affordable price point under $200
Cons
- MediaTek Helio G37 chipset limits gaming and heavy multitasking
- Low 1600 x 720 resolution on 6.5-inch display
- Only 4GB RAM with 64GB base storage
- No wireless charging or fast refresh above 90Hz
- Plastic build design feels basic
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G47 | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 8MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, Green, Silver | — |
| Weight | 185g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 33W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 700 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 4GB | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 | — |
| Storage | 64GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 162 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
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