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Motorola Moto G9 Power smartphone review: Motorola phone with enduring battery

Battery power reloaded. Even more battery for less money; that is the concept of Motorola's Moto G9 Power. Compared with the predecessor, it has been improved in some areas, but corners have been cut in others too. We'll see if it's enough for it to be a convincing mid-range phone this year as well.
Motorola Moto G9 Power

Motorola's G series is all about solid mid-range smartphones. Within the series, the Power models are traditionally the phones that offer a lot of battery capacity, making them suitable for buyers who are looking for long runtimes. The Moto G9 Power is a bit cheaper than its predecessor, but it also has to make do with a slightly lower performance in return. On the other hand, the manufacturer actually increased the charging performance and the storage capacity a bit.

Therefore, it will be exciting to see how Motorola's battery giant will perform this year, especially since numerous other manufacturers also offer inexpensive phones with a large battery now.

Motorola Moto G9 Power (Moto G9 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 8 x 1.8 - 2 GHz, Kryo 260
Graphics adapter
Memory
4 GB 
Display
6.80 inch 20.5:9, 1640 x 720 pixel 263 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB eMMC Flash, 128 GB 
, 108 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm audio jack, Card Reader: microSD up to 512 GB, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B4/​B5/​B8/​B19), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B4/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B18/​B19/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B38/​B40/​B41), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.7 x 172.1 x 76.5 ( = 0.38 x 6.78 x 3.01 in)
Battery
6000 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 20-watt fast-charging Motorola TurboPower
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 10
Camera
Primary Camera: 64 MPix f/​1.8, phase-comparison AF, LED flash, videos @1080p/​60fps (camera 1); 2.0 MP, f/​2.4, macro lens (camera 2); 2.0 MP, f/​2.4, depth of field (camera 3)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/​2.2, videos @1080p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual keyboard, SIM tool, charger, USB cable, silicon bumper case, 24 Months Warranty, SAR value: 0.53 W/​kg (head), 1.03 W/​kg (body); LTE Cat 13/​5 (400 Mbps/​75 Mbps); FM radio; IP52-certified, fanless
Weight
221 g ( = 7.8 oz / 0.49 pounds), Power Supply: 80 g ( = 2.82 oz / 0.18 pounds)
Price
200 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Drive
Size
Resolution
Best Price
77.4 %
03/2021
Motorola Moto G9 Power
SD 662, Adreno 610
221 g128 GB eMMC Flash6.80"1640x720
78.1 %
03/2020
Motorola Moto G8 Power
SD 665, Adreno 610
197 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.40"2300x1080
77.2 %
02/2021
Realme 7i
Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2
208 g64 GB eMMC Flash6.50"1600x720
79.7 %
09/2020
Samsung Galaxy M21
Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3
188 g64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash6.40"2340x1080
78 %
01/2021
Xiaomi Poco M3
SD 662, Adreno 610
198 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.53"2340x1080

Case – Purple also available

The Motorola Moto G9 Power isn't a light smartphone. At 221 grams, it's the heaviest device in our comparison, but it's also the one with the largest display size. It fits comfortably in the hand and is very ergonomic thanks to the rounded corners at the back. However, you can clearly feel the material transition between the screen and the case on the front, which lowers the perceived quality a bit.

With metallic gray and glossy violet, a more classic and a fairly unusual color variant are available. The textured back feels quite high-quality; the device is also relatively stable and doesn't yield too much under pressure.

The Moto G9 Power is protected against dust and water according to the IP52 rating. This translates into quite good protection against dust and external particles, but the protection against liquids is limited to splashes, so it's not possible to use the device under water.

Motorola Moto G9 Power
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Motorola Moto G9 Power

Size comparison

172.1 mm / 6.78 inch 76.5 mm / 3.01 inch 9.7 mm / 0.3819 inch 221 g0.4872 lbs164.1 mm / 6.46 inch 75.5 mm / 2.97 inch 9.8 mm / 0.3858 inch 208 g0.4586 lbs162.3 mm / 6.39 inch 77.3 mm / 3.04 inch 9.6 mm / 0.378 inch 198 g0.4365 lbs159 mm / 6.26 inch 75.1 mm / 2.96 inch 8.9 mm / 0.3504 inch 188 g0.4145 lbs156 mm / 6.14 inch 76 mm / 2.99 inch 10 mm / 0.3937 inch 197 g0.4343 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Connectivity – Moto G9 Power with plenty of storage

128 GB of mass storage is good, even though only the quite slow eMMC flash type is available, while the Poco M3 comes with UFS 2.2 storage, for example. The smartphone can accommodate two SIM cards or one SIM and a microSD card for memory expansion.

NFC isn't necessarily a given in this price category, but it's included in the Moto G9 Power.

Bottom: Speaker, USB-C port, microphone
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C port, microphone
Top: Microphone, 3.5 mm audio jack
Top: Microphone, 3.5 mm audio jack
Right: Volume rocker, standby button
Right: Volume rocker, standby button
Left: Google Assistant button, SIM slot
Left: Google Assistant button, SIM slot

Software – Android 10 on board

Android 10 is not quite the latest version of Google's operating system anymore, but most smartphones are still shipped with it, including the Moto G9 Power. The security patches are from January 2021 and are, therefore, still fairly up to date at the time of this test.

The Android version installed by Motorola is quite clean, and all manufacturer-specific features are centralized in the Moto app. The only third-party application that is preinstalled is Facebook.

Motorola Moto G9 Power software
Motorola Moto G9 Power software
Motorola Moto G9 Power software

Communication and GPS – Faster WLAN than with the Moto G8 Power

The smartphone offers LTE with download rates of up to 400 Mb/s, and Wi-Fi 5 speed is available for WLAN access. However, the Moto G9 Power is a bit slower than many comparison devices in the test with the Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router. At least it's considerably faster compared with the predecessor.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Realme 7i
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G85, 64 GB eMMC Flash
352 (319min - 359max) MBit/s +29%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Mali-G72 MP3, Exynos 9611, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
304 (285min - 323max) MBit/s +11%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
284 (186min - 366max) MBit/s +4%
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB eMMC Flash
273 (180min - 335max) MBit/s
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Adreno 610, SD 665, 64 GB eMMC Flash
44.9 (2min - 75max) MBit/s -84%
iperf3 receive AX12
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
376 MBit/s +43%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Mali-G72 MP3, Exynos 9611, 64 GB UFS 2.1 Flash
332 (231min - 352max) MBit/s +26%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
301 (209min - 341max) MBit/s +14%
Realme 7i
Mali-G52 MP2, Helio G85, 64 GB eMMC Flash
288 (261min - 319max) MBit/s +10%
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB eMMC Flash
263 (168min - 324max) MBit/s
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Adreno 610, SD 665, 64 GB eMMC Flash
56.5 (11min - 75max) MBit/s -79%
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Motorola Moto G9 Power; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø263 (168-324)
Motorola Moto G9 Power; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø273 (180-335)
GPS Test outdoors
GPS Test outdoors
Available satellite networks
Available satellite networks

In terms of positioning, the smartphone can resort to GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo. The corresponding satellites are found quickly, and signal is immediately available when the device is outdoors.

In our practical test, we used a Garmin Edge 520 as a comparison device and went on a bike ride. The Moto G9 Power doesn't always detect our position accurately, but it does a good enough job for everyday use in the car or while hiking.

Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Overview
Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Overview
Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Turning point
Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Turning point
Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Bridge
Garmin Edge 520 positioning – Bridge
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Overview
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Overview
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Turning point
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Turning point
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Bridge
Motorola Moto G9 Power positioning – Bridge

Telephone and call quality – Very clearly understandable

The phone app is Google's standard app and will be familiar enough to Android users.

Call quality is decent via the earpiece, but it's accompanied by a noticeable buzzing at maximum volume. The microphone picks up our voice well, and the person on the other end confirms a clear intelligibility. In hands-free mode and using the internal speaker, the other person sounds even clearer, but our voice is only transmitted well when we don't speak too quietly.

Cameras – 64 MP main camera in the Moto G9 Power

Front-facing camera sample
Front-facing camera sample

The main camera offers 64 million pixels, but normally, only 16-megapixel pictures are taken since every four pixels are combined into one pixel to increase the light yield. You can only use the camera's full resolution in a special mode.

Photos taken with the main camera offer a good level of detail when capturing objects and also good color reproduction. However, the autofocus struggles a bit when taking pictures of the surroundings, and details look slightly washed out. The situation is similar in low light and with high contrasts: Here, the image is illuminated well in some areas, but it looks quite blurry.

In total, there are three lenses on the back of the Moto G9 Power. The other two only have a poor resolution of 2 megapixels and offer the option of macro shots in a special mode. The second additional lens is a supplementary camera for depth-of-field effects that can't be used to take photos on its own.

Videos can be recorded in 1080p at 60 fps. There are definitely smartphones in this price range that already allow users to shoot 4K videos.

The front-facing camera takes quite sharp selfies, but fine structures like hair can look jagged.

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Main lens - FlowerMain lens - SurroundingsMain lens - Low light

The main camera of the Moto G9 Power also has to prove itself in the lab. The illumination is minimal at a brightness of 1 lux, and hardly anything can be recognized in the pictures. With good lighting, the test chart looks quite sharp in all areas, and it also has good contrast. However, colored areas look quite blotchy.

ColorChecker
15 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
15.3 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
5.4 ∆E
9 ∆E
14.4 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
6.5 ∆E
4.9 ∆E
12.8 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
1 ∆E
11.2 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
2.8 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
10 ∆E
3 ∆E
ColorChecker Motorola Moto G9 Power: 8.98 ∆E min: 0.95 - max: 15.28 ∆E
ColorChecker
29.4 ∆E
52.4 ∆E
38.8 ∆E
36.3 ∆E
44.2 ∆E
63.3 ∆E
51.8 ∆E
35.2 ∆E
40.7 ∆E
28 ∆E
64 ∆E
63.4 ∆E
30.3 ∆E
47.2 ∆E
35.7 ∆E
74.9 ∆E
42.7 ∆E
43.4 ∆E
76.4 ∆E
69.1 ∆E
51.6 ∆E
36.5 ∆E
23.9 ∆E
13.8 ∆E
ColorChecker Motorola Moto G9 Power: 45.55 ∆E min: 13.76 - max: 76.4 ∆E

Accessories and warranty – Moto Care protects against accidents

Besides the quick charger and the USB cable, the package also contains a SIM tool and various documents. The Moto G9 Power rests in a silicon bumper case that is also convenient for everyday use.

Motorola offers a 24-month warranty on its smartphone. With Moto Care, you can purchase a warranty extension and accident protection; this is possible for up to 30 days after purchase.

Input devices and handling – Moderately fast fingerprint scanner

You will look in vain for a fast 90 Hz display or even faster refresh rates. There are several devices in this price range that have a fast display, such as the OnePlus Nord N100 or the realme 7. This means that the Moto G9 Power doesn't feel quite as responsive during use compared with devices that have a faster display. Nevertheless, it's possible to control the device accurately via the touchscreen.

A fingerprint scanner is found on the back. It reacts very reliably to inputs, but it's not the fastest at unlocking the device. Unlocking via facial recognition is also possible, but it's not quite as secure as with iPhones, for example, due to the use of a pure software solution.

The hardware buttons on the right side of the case can be used well. The Moto G9 Power has a button on the left side of the case that has a peculiar shape, but it can be found easily and is used to launch Google Assistant.

Keyboard in portrait mode
Keyboard in portrait mode
Keyboard in landscape mode
Keyboard in landscape mode

Display – Low resolution but good color reproduction

Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid

The IPS display of the Moto G9 Power has a resolution of 1640x720 pixels. We are used to finding higher resolutions in comparable devices; the Samsung Galaxy M21 even has an AMOLED display. The Motorola phone's brightness leaves a lot to be desired as well: We measure a maximum of 414 cd/m² at the center of the screen, and brightness still drops considerably around the edges.

At least the black level is acceptable, so that the contrast ratio also reaches a decent value of 1,294:1. This means that colors look more vivid, and black areas really look quite dark.

353
cd/m²
370
cd/m²
376
cd/m²
365
cd/m²
414
cd/m²
386
cd/m²
352
cd/m²
364
cd/m²
374
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 414 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 372.7 cd/m² Minimum: 4.3 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 85 %
Center on Battery: 414 cd/m²
Contrast: 1294:1 (Black: 0.32 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.41 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2.5 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
94% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.377
Motorola Moto G9 Power
IPS, 1640x720, 6.80
Motorola Moto G8 Power
IPS, 2300x1080, 6.40
Realme 7i
IPS, 1600x720, 6.50
Samsung Galaxy M21
Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.40
Xiaomi Poco M3
IPS, 2340x1080, 6.53
Screen
-63%
-68%
26%
24%
Brightness middle
414
462
12%
597
44%
617
49%
465
12%
Brightness
373
483
29%
569
53%
614
65%
428
15%
Brightness Distribution
85
93
9%
91
7%
95
12%
89
5%
Black Level *
0.32
0.65
-103%
0.74
-131%
0.21
34%
Contrast
1294
711
-45%
807
-38%
2214
71%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2.41
5.7
-137%
5.47
-127%
2.11
12%
1.7
29%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
4.35
8.9
-105%
12.11
-178%
3.41
22%
3.5
20%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.5
6.5
-160%
6.9
-176%
2.6
-4%
2.4
4%
Gamma
2.377 93%
2.303 96%
2.363 93%
2.073 106%
2.16 102%
CCT
6280 104%
8073 81%
8091 80%
6921 94%
6664 98%

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 500 Hz ≤ 20 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 500 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 20 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 500 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

We notice PWM flickering at brightness levels below 20%; the frequency is quite high at 500 Hz and shouldn't cause any problems for the vast majority of users.

In our tests with the spectrophotometer and the CalMAN software, we don't observe a blue tint in grayscales, and color reproduction in Natural mode is at a pretty good level. However, it lacks color-space coverage for professional image-editing.

CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN color accuracy
CalMAN grayscales
CalMAN grayscales
CalMAN sRGB color space
CalMAN sRGB color space
CalMAN AdobeRGB color space
CalMAN AdobeRGB color space
CalMAN DCI P3 color space
CalMAN DCI P3 color space
CalMAN saturation
CalMAN saturation

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
28 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 15 ms rise
↘ 13 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 67 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
44 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 23 ms rise
↘ 21 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 69 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

The screen can be viewed well from all angles, and the contrasts and colors remain stable. The Moto G9 Power has some difficulties outdoors even on cloudy days: Although the screen's content can still be recognized, contrast levels are already quite low. On very bright days, outdoor legibility might no longer be possible.

Viewing angles
Viewing angles
Outdoor use
Outdoor use

Performance – Sufficient power

Compared with the predecessor, the Moto G8 Power, some minor performance compromises have to be made: The G9 Power uses a Snapdragon 662 from Qualcomm, which has slightly slower clock rates than the Snapdragon 665 in the predecessor. A rather odd move, but it's probably due to the lower price.

Nevertheless, the Motorola smartphone's performance is on par with the class level in our test, and it's even slightly ahead of the other comparison devices in some benchmarks. In terms of graphics, the smartphone is a bit slower than some smartphones with a MediaTek SoC, but overall, it's still at the typical class level.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
314 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
311 Points -1%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
354 Points +13%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
349 Points +11%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
316 Points +1%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (275 - 316, n=13)
308 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (119 - 2138, n=211, last 2 years)
900 Points +187%
Multi-Core (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1420 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1385 Points -2%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1305 Points -8%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1322 Points -7%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1275 Points -10%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (763 - 1453, n=13)
1299 Points -9%
Average of class Smartphone
  (473 - 6681, n=211, last 2 years)
2944 Points +107%
Vulkan Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
475 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1163 Points +145%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1208 Points +154%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (442 - 498, n=5)
466 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (79 - 9992, n=89, last 2 years)
4117 Points +767%
OpenCL Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
370 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1185 Points +220%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1565 Points +323%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (345 - 376, n=8)
367 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (434 - 10711, n=81, last 2 years)
3917 Points +959%
PCMark for Android
Work performance score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
8714 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
8804 Points +1%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
11889 Points +36%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
6043 Points -31%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
7247 Points -17%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (7247 - 8714, n=8)
7986 Points -8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10884 - 19297, n=2, last 2 years)
15091 Points +73%
Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
6425 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
6963 Points +8%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
8655 Points +35%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
5892 Points -8%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
6042 Points -6%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (5866 - 7184, n=9)
6258 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9101 - 12871, n=4, last 2 years)
10872 Points +69%
3DMark
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
25046 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
22619 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
23670 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
22329 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (22131 - 22897, n=4)
22483 Points
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Graphics Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
25161 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
25311 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
25024 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
23495 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (23379 - 24043, n=4)
23648 Points
1280x720 offscreen Ice Storm Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
24652 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
16484 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
19902 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
19025 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (18647 - 19804, n=4)
19225 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1764 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1838 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2110 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1797 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1797 - 1889, n=9)
1842 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (712 - 7285, n=52, last 2 years)
3548 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1626 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1697 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2092 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1715 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1681 - 1765, n=9)
1728 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (618 - 9451, n=52, last 2 years)
3905 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2507 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2590 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2176 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2161 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2161 - 2543, n=9)
2407 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (1093 - 4525, n=52, last 2 years)
3005 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1809 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1844 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1662 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1861 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1819 - 1914, n=9)
1876 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (704 - 23024, n=115, last 2 years)
9038 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1678 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1693 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1601 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1779 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1737 - 1794, n=9)
1775 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (607 - 45492, n=114, last 2 years)
15757 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2493 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2684 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1917 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2221 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2146 - 2502, n=9)
2330 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (1075 - 8749, n=114, last 2 years)
4335 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1137 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1400 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1563 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1173 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1106 - 1905, n=12)
1220 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (286 - 7890, n=102, last 2 years)
2685 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
984 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1237 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1445 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1022 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (974 - 1074, n=12)
1017 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (240 - 9814, n=102, last 2 years)
2675 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2493 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2600 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2186 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2424 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2108 - 2513, n=12)
2368 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (858 - 4679, n=102, last 2 years)
3127 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1151 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1411 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1650 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1176 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (740 - 1197, n=12)
1135 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (317 - 20131, n=174, last 2 years)
6545 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
988 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1243 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1532 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1032 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (642 - 1081, n=12)
999 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (267 - 33376, n=173, last 2 years)
9330 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2488 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2681 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2260 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2298 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1588 - 2534, n=12)
2240 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (938 - 8480, n=173, last 2 years)
4158 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1047 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1391 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1550 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1096 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1089 - 1167, n=12)
1115 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (365 - 6439, n=96, last 2 years)
2611 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
904 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
1234 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1439 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
963 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (946 - 1005, n=12)
973 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (298 - 8601, n=96, last 2 years)
2775 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2354 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
2513 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2125 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2124 Points
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2124 - 2499, n=12)
2292 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (1667 - 3525, n=96, last 2 years)
2671 Points
Wild Life Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
375 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
706 Points +88%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
369 Points -2%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (369 - 391, n=11)
378 Points +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (395 - 9839, n=130, last 2 years)
2548 Points +579%
Wild Life Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
366 Points
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
698 Points +91%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
369 Points +1%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (366 - 382, n=8)
370 Points +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (394 - 20068, n=193, last 2 years)
6048 Points +1552%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex Onscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
49 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
33 fps -33%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
31 fps -37%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
32 fps -35%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (29 - 51, n=10)
39 fps -20%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 165, n=177, last 2 years)
83.6 fps +71%
1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
36 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
36 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
35 fps -3%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
35 fps -3%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (34 - 36, n=10)
35.1 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (19 - 791, n=177, last 2 years)
243 fps +575%
GFXBench 3.0
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
34 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
18 fps -47%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
19 fps -44%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
17 fps -50%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (16 - 34, n=10)
25.4 fps -25%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.8 - 165, n=178, last 2 years)
71.3 fps +110%
1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
19 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
19 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
18 fps -5%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
19 fps 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (19 - 21, n=10)
19.3 fps +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.2 - 363, n=178, last 2 years)
137.9 fps +626%
GFXBench 3.1
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
26 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
12 fps -54%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
14 fps -46%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
12 fps -54%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (11 - 26, n=10)
18.8 fps -28%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.7 - 158, n=178, last 2 years)
60.2 fps +132%
1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
13 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
13 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
16 fps +23%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
13 fps 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (13 - 14, n=10)
13.1 fps +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.2 - 279, n=178, last 2 years)
97 fps +646%
GFXBench
on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
13 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
6.6 fps -49%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
8.9 fps -32%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
6.4 fps -51%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (6 - 14, n=10)
9.88 fps -24%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5 - 117, n=178, last 2 years)
42.9 fps +230%
1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
7.2 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
7.1 fps -1%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
10 fps +39%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
7.1 fps -1%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (7 - 7.3, n=10)
7.16 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.9 - 166, n=178, last 2 years)
58.6 fps +714%
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
15 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
7.6 fps -49%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
18 fps +20%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
9.2 fps -39%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
7.5 fps -50%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (4.8 - 15, n=13)
10.5 fps -30%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.6 - 123, n=218, last 2 years)
43.3 fps +189%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
8.6 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
8.1 fps -6%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
9.7 fps +13%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
10 fps +16%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
8.3 fps -3%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (7.4 - 8.6, n=13)
8.27 fps -4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.3 - 229, n=218, last 2 years)
62.9 fps +631%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
9 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
4.5 fps -50%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
12 fps +33%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
5.6 fps -38%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
4.4 fps -51%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2.9 - 9.6, n=13)
6.43 fps -29%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.8 - 105, n=218, last 2 years)
32.2 fps +258%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2.8 fps
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2.8 fps 0%
Realme 7i
Mediatek Helio G85, Mali-G52 MP2, 4096
3.5 fps +25%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
3.5 fps +25%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2.8 fps 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2.5 - 2.9, n=13)
2.78 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 94, n=218, last 2 years)
25 fps +793%
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
178514 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
168901 Points -5%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
180019 Points +1%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
183808 Points +3%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (167471 - 185542, n=9)
177411 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
101336 Points -43%
AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
4672 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
4660 Points 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (4660 - 15832, n=7)
9448 Points +102%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1043 - 139804, n=54, last 2 years)
20600 Points +341%
BaseMark OS II
Overall (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2352 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2238 Points -5%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2133 Points -9%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2412 Points +3%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2243 - 2432, n=11)
2337 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (411 - 11438, n=158, last 2 years)
5704 Points +143%
System (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
4854 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
4848 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
4586 Points -6%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
4834 Points 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (4275 - 5001, n=11)
4862 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2376 - 16475, n=158, last 2 years)
9621 Points +98%
Memory (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
2991 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
2864 Points -4%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1759 Points -41%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
3454 Points +15%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (2618 - 3454, n=11)
3039 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (670 - 12306, n=158, last 2 years)
6230 Points +108%
Graphics (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1850 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
1931 Points +4%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
2138 Points +16%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1847 Points 0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1773 - 1887, n=11)
1839 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (697 - 58651, n=158, last 2 years)
13900 Points +651%
Web (sort by value)
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1140 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, Adreno 610, 4096
935 Points -18%
Samsung Galaxy M21
Samsung Exynos 9611, Mali-G72 MP3, 4096
1200 Points +5%
Xiaomi Poco M3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, Adreno 610, 4096
1098 Points -4%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
  (1023 - 1228, n=11)
1116 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10 - 2145, n=158, last 2 years)
1487 Points +30%

The Moto G9 Power's Internet browsing speed is inconsistent: Sometimes it's quite fast in one benchmark, and sometimes it's slower than the comparison devices.

In everyday use, you have to wait for content to load when scrolling on websites, and images are also displayed with some delay.

Jetstream 2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 351, n=167, last 2 years)
104 Points +234%
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
32.04 Points +3%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (30.4 - 32.4, n=10)
31.5 Points +1%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chrome 88)
31.14 Points
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chrome 85)
30.64 Points -2%
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (66.1 - 104.3, n=2, last 2 years)
85.2 Points +75%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (47.8 - 53.7, n=9)
49.9 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chrome 85)
49.5 Points +1%
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
49.46 Points +1%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chrome 88)
48.82 Points
Motorola Moto G8 Power (Chrome 80)
48.11 Points -1%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average of class Smartphone (14.9 - 445, n=151, last 2 years)
104.7 runs/min +277%
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
29.2 runs/min +5%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (26.5 - 29.3, n=9)
28.4 runs/min +2%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chome 88)
27.8 runs/min
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chome 85)
26.6 runs/min -4%
WebXPRT 3 - Overall
Average of class Smartphone (37 - 304, n=118, last 2 years)
130.7 Points +151%
Motorola Moto G8 Power (Chrome 80)
56 Points +8%
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chrome 85)
55 Points +6%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (51 - 59, n=11)
53.2 Points +2%
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
53 Points +2%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chrome 88)
52 Points
Octane V2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 89112, n=202, last 2 years)
33355 Points +258%
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chrome 85)
9810 Points +5%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (8893 - 10247, n=14)
9495 Points +2%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chrome 88)
9330 Points
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
9125 Points -2%
Motorola Moto G8 Power (Chrome 80)
8675 Points -7%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Motorola Moto G8 Power (Chrome 80)
4664 ms * -3%
Samsung Galaxy M21 (Chrome 85)
4664 ms * -3%
Motorola Moto G9 Power (Chrome 88)
4549 ms *
Xiaomi Poco M3 (Chrome 87.0.4280.101)
4537 ms * -0%
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (3779 - 4650, n=11)
4379 ms * +4%
Average of class Smartphone (388 - 9999, n=165, last 2 years)
1658 ms * +64%

* ... smaller is better

Motorola has cut corners when it comes to storage, and only eMMC flash is installed. This is noticeable in the transfer rates.

We see the usual transfer rates with our reference SD card, the Toshiba Exceria Pro M501, but these are at least considerably faster than in the predecessor.

Motorola Moto G9 PowerMotorola Moto G8 PowerRealme 7iSamsung Galaxy M21Xiaomi Poco M3Average 128 GB eMMC FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
13%
8%
35%
58%
-8%
336%
Sequential Read 256KB
299.8
300.9
0%
316.4
6%
487.8
63%
509
70%
283 ?(106.7 - 511, n=73)
-6%
1468 ?(215 - 4512, n=210, last 2 years)
390%
Sequential Write 256KB
227.2
181.9
-20%
187.2
-18%
192.7
-15%
269.2
18%
192.9 ?(72.3 - 314, n=73)
-15%
1078 ?(57.5 - 3678, n=210, last 2 years)
374%
Random Read 4KB
131.9
57.7
-56%
77.4
-41%
126
-4%
147
11%
82.6 ?(8.63 - 247, n=73)
-37%
242 ?(22.2 - 543, n=210, last 2 years)
83%
Random Write 4KB
44.6
132.6
197%
89.5
101%
124.2
178%
154.1
246%
53.9 ?(3.84 - 159.9, n=73)
21%
266 ?(13 - 709, n=210, last 2 years)
496%
Sequential Read 256KB SDCard
85.9 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
69.4 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-19%
83.9 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-2%
77.9 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-9%
85.9 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
0%
78.1 ?(29.2 - 153.8, n=34)
-9%
Sequential Write 256KB SDCard
64.3 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
49.7 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-23%
63.5 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-1%
62.2 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
-3%
64.2 ?(Toshiba Exceria Pro M501)
0%
61.8 ?(26.1 - 81.9, n=34)
-4%

Games – Gaming is possible, but...

You can use the Moto G9 Power for gaming if you don't play games that are too demanding and if your expectations aren't too high. While League of Legends: Wild Rift runs reasonably stable at 60 fps even at high details, you can only play PUBG Mobile at a somewhat stable 30 fps at very low details. These conditions are not ideal for a fast multiplayer shooter. We test frame rates with GameBench.

In terms of usability, the review sample does quite well: The touchscreen and the position sensor work reliably as control units.

PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile
League of Legends: Wild Rift
League of Legends: Wild Rift
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Motorola Moto G9 Power; League of Legends: Wild Rift; 2.1.0.3849: Ø59.9 (56-60)
Motorola Moto G9 Power; League of Legends: Wild Rift; 2.1.0.3849: Ø59.3 (51-60)
Motorola Moto G9 Power; PUBG Mobile; Smooth; 1.2.0: Ø29.5 (21-31)
Motorola Moto G9 Power; PUBG Mobile; HD; 1.2.0: Ø24.7 (19-26)

Emissions – Moto G9 Power without throttling

Temperature

GFXBench battery test
GFXBench battery test

The maximum temperature increase under prolonged load is 43.5 °C (~110 °F) at the top, which is clearly noticeable. However, this only becomes problematic in very hot environments; heat development isn't critical in normal ambient temperatures.

Both the GFXBench battery test and the 3DMark Wild Life stress test result in quite stable frame rates, so you don't have to worry about performance throttling after prolonged load.

3DMark - Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Motorola Moto G9 Power
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB eMMC Flash
99.7 %
Xiaomi Poco M3
Adreno 610, SD 662, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
99.5 % 0%
Max. Load
 43.5 °C
110 F
38.8 °C
102 F
37 °C
99 F
 
 43 °C
109 F
38.9 °C
102 F
37.4 °C
99 F
 
 41.5 °C
107 F
37.7 °C
100 F
37.1 °C
99 F
 
Maximum: 43.5 °C = 110 F
Average: 39.4 °C = 103 F
35.4 °C
96 F
37.4 °C
99 F
40.7 °C
105 F
36.3 °C
97 F
37.8 °C
100 F
41.3 °C
106 F
36.9 °C
98 F
38.3 °C
101 F
40.4 °C
105 F
Maximum: 41.3 °C = 106 F
Average: 38.3 °C = 101 F
Power Supply (max.)  38.5 °C = 101 F | Room Temperature 21.9 °C = 71 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-260
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 39.4 °C / 103 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.5 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 41.3 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 31.1 °C / 88 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Heat map - Back
Heat map - Back
Heat map - Front
Heat map - Front

Speaker

Pink Noise speaker test
Pink Noise speaker test

The small mono speaker at the bottom edge delivers a sound that is quite heavy on treble, and high frequencies are also uncomfortably overemphasized at maximum volume. Low mids and basses are hardly present in the sound pattern. At least the speaker is loud enough for a medium-sized room, but it's not really enjoyable to listen to.

Support of the fairly modern Bluetooth 5.0 standard with aptX HD and a 3.5 mm jack enable the output of audio signals to external speakers or headphones. This works quickly and smoothly with a clear sound. 

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2033.236.22537.941.73132.328.54029.634.75033.243.26327.629.68019.419.710020.623.112517.726.11601635.120011.4422501248.531510.152.74008.455.15008.560.56309.762.980011.765100011.967.912501169.716001069.520009.670.4250010.370.5315010.870.1400011.667.5500012.36863001365.2800013.766.41000014.468.21250015.263.11600016.147.6SPL6659.923.880.2N19.212.50.546.3median 11.9median 63.1median 12.2median 63.3Delta3.711.911.716.945.247.543.745.234.836.937.640.739.542.136.636.329.130.128.429.130.533.924.742.322.851.621.955.421.559.319.962.120.767.719.271.118.772.42275.518.274.317.873.317.770.217.87217.67617.877.417.772.218.167.518.359.218.767.91972.619.46466.13185.1191.662.4median 19median 67.7median 73.83.412.211.4hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseMotorola Moto G9 PowerMotorola Moto G8 Power
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Motorola Moto G9 Power audio analysis

(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (80.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 63.3% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 63.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 63.3% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (115.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 85% of all tested devices in this class were better, 5% similar, 10% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 95% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 3% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Motorola Moto G8 Power audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 73.8% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 73.8% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 73.8% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (125.7% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 95% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 98% of all tested devices were better, 1% similar, 0% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery life – Good endurance

Energy consumption

Energy management does a decent job, but the Moto G9 Power needs more energy than the comparison devices in some scenarios. This might also be due to the larger display.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0 / 0.1 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 0.8 / 1.9 / 2.6 Watt
Load midlight 5.3 / 7.6 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Motorola Moto G9 Power
6000 mAh
Motorola Moto G8 Power
5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy M21
6000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco M3
6000 mAh
Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
 
Average of class Smartphone
 
Power Consumption
21%
-9%
23%
-6%
7%
Idle Minimum *
0.8
0.9
-13%
1.2
-50%
0.5
37%
0.846 ?(0.49 - 1.38, n=10)
-6%
0.894 ?(0.42 - 2.37, n=157, last 2 years)
-12%
Idle Average *
1.9
1.3
32%
1.8
5%
1.84
3%
2.51 ?(1.5 - 4.92, n=10)
-32%
1.452 ?(0.69 - 4.26, n=157, last 2 years)
24%
Idle Maximum *
2.6
1.6
38%
2.1
19%
1.87
28%
2.72 ?(1.63 - 4.95, n=10)
-5%
1.632 ?(0.79 - 4.45, n=157, last 2 years)
37%
Load Average *
5.3
3.2
40%
6.2
-17%
3.99
25%
4.99 ?(3 - 7.21, n=10)
6%
5.55 ?(2.4 - 16.5, n=157, last 2 years)
-5%
Load Maximum *
7.6
7.1
7%
7.9
-4%
6.01
21%
7.16 ?(5.2 - 9.32, n=10)
6%
8.23 ?(4.32 - 20.8, n=157, last 2 years)
-8%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

In our WLAN test, the Moto G9 Power falls behind most comparison devices despite its huge 6,000 mAh battery. After all, they also come equipped with equally large batteries nowadays and have advantages due to the slightly lower energy consumption.

Nevertheless, the Moto G9 Power does very well with 19:25 hours, and it can partly outperform other devices under load or in idle usage; in addition, the runtime has increased noticeably compared with the predecessor.

Thanks to the 20-watt fast-charging technology, it takes about 1:30 hours for the device to be fully recharged.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
42h 20min
WiFi Websurfing
19h 25min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
20h 45min
Load (maximum brightness)
5h 15min
Motorola Moto G9 Power
6000 mAh
Motorola Moto G8 Power
5000 mAh
Realme 7i
6000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy M21
6000 mAh
Xiaomi Poco M3
6000 mAh
Battery Runtime
-14%
12%
1%
9%
Reader / Idle
2540
2297
-10%
2756
9%
H.264
1245
1352
9%
1164
-7%
WiFi v1.3
1165
1002
-14%
1307
12%
1298
11%
1249
7%
Load
315
289
-8%
404
28%

Pros

+ solid tracking system
+ good photos of objects
+ quite accurate color reproduction
+ long battery life
+ NFC
+ fairly pure Android

Cons

- quite dim display
- photos of surroundings with moderate sharpness
- no 90 Hz refresh rate
- quite heavy

Verdict – A solid mid-range smartphone

In review: Motorola Moto G9 Power.
In review: Motorola Moto G9 Power.

The Moto G9 Power is a successful upgrade from the predecessor and has faster Wi-Fi, more storage, and above all, better battery life. It's annoying that performance has been slightly reduced, but this is tolerable in view of the lower price.

The tracking system does its job well, and the camera takes nice pictures of objects but lacks sharpness in pictures of surroundings. The display could be brighter and have a higher resolution, but at least it reproduces colors quite well.

The Motorola Moto G9 Power has long battery life and lacks any major weaknesses, but it doesn't manage to properly stand out either.

The competition surrounding the Moto G9 Power is strong, and many smartphones in this price range now offer a 6,000 mAh battery as well. The Moto G9 Power doesn't really manage to stand out, and there are also several smartphones with an even longer battery life.

However, the Moto G9 Power is a solid choice for users looking for a large phone that also offers a fairly pure Android version and that doesn't have any major weaknesses.

Price and availability

At the time of writing, you can find the Motorola Moto G9 Power on Amazon for $189.99 in purple; a gray version bundled with a 64 GB microSD card is also available for $249.98.

Motorola Moto G9 Power - 03/04/2021 v7
Florian Schmitt

Chassis
82%
Keyboard
66 / 75 → 88%
Pointing Device
93%
Connectivity
45 / 70 → 64%
Weight
88%
Battery
92%
Display
85%
Games Performance
11 / 64 → 17%
Application Performance
58 / 86 → 67%
Temperature
87%
Noise
100%
Audio
64 / 90 → 71%
Camera
56%
Average
71%
77%
Smartphone - Weighted Average

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Florian Schmitt, 2021-03- 5 (Update: 2021-03- 5)