Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
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The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) is a budget Android 16 phone built around a 6.8-inch 1080p IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 5,200 mAh battery. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, plus microSD expansion, 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack. Across reviews, battery life is the standout strength, especially for streaming and everyday use on the large screen. However, multiple outlets note it lacks compelling upgrades for the price and doesn’t clearly separate itself from the cheaper Moto G and Moto G Play models. The removal of wireless charging compared with prior Power editions is highlighted as a notable downgrade. The continued use of an LCD panel (rather than OLED) and merely adequate performance keep the overall verdict mixed for value-focused shoppers.
Specifications
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix
Price comparison
Average of 5 scores (from 6 reviews)
Reviews for the Motorola Moto G Power (2026)
Source: Android Headlines
As with every phone review we do here, I think whether or not you should buy this phone depends on what you want out of a phone. Having said that, if you’re reading this review, or if you’re looking at reviews for this type of device, then chances are good you’re already looking at phones that won’t cost a lot. In that case, I think this phone is certainly worth considering. I think it’s worth weighing out whether or not you want a slightly bigger display, with a better resolution, and a slightly better camera. If those things don’t really matter to you, then I think the Moto G Play 2026 or the Moto G 2026 is a better value. You save at minimum $100, and you’ll get a similar experience.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet
I wanted more from the $300 Moto G Power. It's still a good phone for the price, even though I'm unconvinced by some of its changes. For instance, Qi wireless charging on the 2024 and 2025 editions was excellent, providing more options for using your phone. In 2026, the lack of wireless charging is a notable omission, especially if you're coming from the 2024 model. The Moto G Power's long battery life is where the phone truly shines. It easily powers the big screen, which is great if you prioritize video streaming, browsing websites and using its speakers to play music. I wish the Moto G Power had a slightly more powerful processor, especially compared to its more affordable Moto G siblings.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2026
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Phone Arena
After reviewing and testing both phones, I'd say the Moto G Play (2026) is the better phone for most people. Mainly it is because of its significantly better battery life. If you’re buying a phone for an elderly user, a child, or as a backup device, the Moto G Play makes more sense. The Moto G (2026) comes with only one major benefit, and that's the charging speed. That said, I wouldn't say that trumps longer battery life, especially considering the hours the Moto G Play can last.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2026
Rating: Total score: 46% performance: 25% display: 20% mobility: 79% workmanship: 30%
Source: OI Spice Tech News
The Motorola Moto G Power (2026) lands in the budget 5G segment with a surprisingly rugged character and a feature set that feels more premium than expected for its price. Announced in December 2025 and released in January 2026, the phone mixes a glass front with Gorilla Glass 7i protection and an eco-leather silicone back, plus a plastic frame. It also boasts IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance and MIL-STD-810H compliance, which is rare in its price bracket.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/14/2026
Source: Tom's Guide
n a vacuum, the Moto G Power (2026) would be a perfectly fine choice for anyone looking for a lower-cost phone that lasts a long time on a charge. But the Power isn't the only budget phone that does that — it's not even the only Moto G phone that fits that description. Given that the Moto G Power costs more than the standard Moto G and Moto G Play, you would think that it would have to last a lot longer than those phones or bring something unique to the mix to justify the higher price. But it falls short on both counts. I like the Moto G series as a good option for phone buyers on a budget, but I think Motorola does a poor job making the different models distinct from one another. If Motorola's looking to thin out the herd a little bit, the Moto G Power doesn't really offer anything you can't get from the Moto G while costing more for the same benefits.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/13/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Phone Arena
At $300, the Moto G Power is a very affordable phone. Out of the three Moto G series phones in 2026, this one makes the most sense as it has a 1080p display and 128GB of storage, while the others compromise on that. Performance on it is also decent and the light software helps with that. The list of upgrades compared to the previous model, however, is short and we are particularly sad to see an LCD screen for yet another year, instead of an upgrade to OLED. The colors are just not as vibrant and pleasant on an LCD display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/13/2026
Rating: Total score: 49% performance: 25% display: 30% mobility: 71% workmanship: 40%
Comment
ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Dimensity 6300: The CPU offers a total of eight cores, which are divided into two clusters. One has two ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores with up to 2.4 GHz each, while the other has six ARM Cortex-A55 energy-saving cores with up to 2.0 GHz each. LPDDR4x RAM with 2,133 MHz can be used as RAM and UFS 2.2 is supported as internal memory. The Dimensity 6300 is very similar to the old Dimensity 6080.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
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