Motorola Moto G 06 Power vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Our Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S25 supports 5G while the Motorola Moto G 06 Power tops out at 4G, and there's more battery in the Moto G 06 Power, 7000mAh to 4000mAh, which usually means longer between charges. The Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" against 6.2", while the S25 has the sharper one at 416 PPI, and storage goes higher on the S25, up to 512GB against 64GB. Get the S25 if those extras are worth it to you; otherwise the Moto G 06 Power covers the basics for less.

Over a full contract, the Moto G 06 Power works out around £214 all-in, about £431 less than the S25.

Screen
6.88" 6.2"
Display
IPS LCD Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
260 416
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery
7,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage
64GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
220 grams 162 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£8.50/mo (£0.00 upfront) £10.00/mo (£389.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£89.99 £409.99
Motorola Moto G 06 Power Motorola Moto G 06 Power Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25
Screen 6.88" 6.2"
Display IPS LCD Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 720 x 1640 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 260 416
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm) Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Battery 7,000 mAh 4,000 mAh
Storage 64GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 171.4 x 77.5 x 8.8 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight 220 grams 162 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £8.50/mo
£0.00 upfront
£10.00/mo
£389.00 upfront
SIM-free £89.99 £409.99
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Motorola Moto G 06 Power
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24 Months

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128GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper on contract at £214.32 over the life of the deal from £8.50 per month with £0.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power has the bigger screen at 6.9" compared to the Samsung Galaxy S25's 6.2", the Samsung Galaxy S25 has the sharper display at 416 pixels per inch versus 260, and the Motorola Moto G 06 Power uses a IPS LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy S25 has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £89.99.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S25 use?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 Extreme (12 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 uses the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the more portable of the two: it's 58g lighter at 162 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm, and is slimmer at 7.2mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 06 Power or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 Power is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy S25 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 06 Power and Samsung Galaxy S25 run?

Both phones run Android 15.