Galaxy A 45 (2022) vs Moto G Power 5G (2025): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy A 45 (2022)
Samsung · 2022
$279–$363
Overall 71/100
Editorial estimateFull Galaxy A 45 (2022) guide →M
Moto G Power 5G (2025)
Motorola · 2025
$299–$344
Overall 73/100
Editorial estimateFull Moto G Power 5G (2025) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Moto G Power 5G (2025)
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Moto G Power 5G (2025)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy A 45 (2022)
77
Worth it
$279–$363
Moto G Power 5G (2025)
78
Worth it
$299–$344
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A 45 (2022) | Moto G Power 5G (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $279–$363 | $299–$344 |
| Release year | 2022 | 2025 |
| Camera | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Performance | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 71/100 | 73/100 |
Galaxy A 45 (2022) — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
Moto G Power 5G (2025) — pros
- • Low entry price for the category
- • All-day battery life for light to moderate use
- • Good enough for messaging, streaming, and everyday apps
Galaxy A 45 (2022) — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
Moto G Power 5G (2025) — cons
- • Limited headroom for demanding gaming or long-term flagship expectations
Galaxy A 45 (2022) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students
Moto G Power 5G (2025) — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Content streaming
- • Students