Motorola Moto G Power 2026

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66th best phone of 2025 (~$269)

6.8-inch

208g

8.7mm

30W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 86.3% of body.

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Last update: 2026-02-26

Pros

Camera

Ultrawide Camera with Autofocus: Adds compositional flexibility with a decent ultrawide module that includes autofocus.

Performance

Fast Fingerprint Sensor: The fingerprint sensor is exceptionally fast, enabling a fluid unlock experience.

Design

Premium Eco-Leather Design: Features subdued Pantone colors and a textured vegan leather back that feels refined and offers a unique tactile quality rare at this price.

Strong Durability Ratings: IP68 and IP69 certification plus MIL-STD-810H compliance provide excellent resistance to water and environmental stress.

Battery

Excellent Battery Life: Delivers reliable one to two days of usage with consistently highlighted long-lasting endurance.

Price

Affordable Price: Consistently priced under $300 while maintaining a polished presentation.

Software

Clean Android Experience: Runs Android 16 with Motorola gestures and Smart Connect features in a streamlined, uncluttered interface.

Audio

Practical Hardware Features: Includes a dedicated microSD slot for expandable storage and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Loud Stereo Speakers: Stereo speakers reach high volume levels with respectable sound quality and Dolby Atmos support.

Storage

Increased RAM and Storage vs Play Model: Offers double the RAM and storage compared to the Play model.

Cons

Camera

Average Camera Quality: Overall image quality is merely adequate and broadly unimpressive, with low-light results failing to stand out.

Performance

Weak and Inconsistent Performance: Powered by the Dimensity 6300 with weaker performance than the previous generation, underwhelming overall speed, inconsistent smoothness, sluggish daily operation, and persistent gaming lag.

Design

Bulky and Dust-Prone Design: The thicker construction attracts dust and debris, and the unusual camera bump design may divide opinion.

Display

Underwhelming Display: IPS LCD panel is dim, lacks HDR support, has limited brightness, and shows poor pixel response with visible ghosting and smearing.

Battery

Slow Charging: Real-world charging speeds are notably slow and rapid charging requires Motorola's own charger.

No Wireless Charging: Wireless charging support has been removed entirely.

Software

Limited Software Support: Software support is limited, reducing long-term confidence.

Storage

Limited Base Storage: Internal storage is limited to 128GB despite expandability.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2025: #66

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #23

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #44

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #38

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #50

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #51

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #59

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #5