Motorola Moto G 06 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Our Verdict: Only the Samsung Galaxy S25 is a 5G phone; the Motorola Moto G 06 maxes out at 4G, and the Moto G 06 packs the bigger battery, 5200mAh against 4000mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The Moto G 06 has the bigger screen at 6.9" against 6.2", while the S25 has the sharper one at 416 PPI, and the S25 goes up to 512GB of storage, where the Moto G 06 tops out at 64GB. The S25 is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the Moto G 06 is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

The Moto G 06 is the cheaper one to own: around £202 over a typical contract, £443 less than the S25.

Expert Rating
3.4
5 reviews
4.1
11 reviews
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
5,200 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 8.3 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
194 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
£8.00/mo (£0.00 upfront) £10.00/mo (£389.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£79.00 £409.99
Motorola Moto G 06 Motorola Moto G 06 Samsung Galaxy S25 Samsung Galaxy S25
Expert Rating 3.4
5 reviews
4.1
11 reviews
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 5,200 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 8.3 mm 146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight 194 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 £8.00/mo
£0.00 upfront
£10.00/mo
£389.00 upfront
SIM-free £79.00 £409.99
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Motorola Moto G 06
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24 Months

64GB

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0.5GB

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£8 per month, with FREE phone.

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24 Months

128GB

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper on contract at £201.68 over the life of the deal from £8.00 per month with £0.00 upfront.

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

The Motorola Moto G 06 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 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 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 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 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £79.00.

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

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

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

The Motorola Moto G 06 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 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the more portable of the two: it's 32g 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 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

The Motorola Moto G 06 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 and Samsung Galaxy S25 run?

Both phones run Android 15.