New Motorola Moto G handsets deliver 5G connectivity on a budget

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In a nutshell: If you have the need for internet speeds without breaking the bank, Motorola's latest affordable handsets have you covered. The company just took the wraps off upgraded versions of its Moto G Power 5G and Moto G 5G for 2024, delivering blazing-fast 5G connectivity at lower price points.

Let's start with the headliner, the new Moto G Power 5G. This Android 14 handset is packing a larger 6.7-inch 2400 x 1080 LCD screen with a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate and Dolby Atmos audio to keep your movies and games looking and sounding their best. Under the hood, it's rocking MediaTek's Dimensity 7020 chip with a solid 8GB of RAM.

In the camera department, the G Power 5G inherited last year's capable 50MP main shooter but kicked things up a notch with optical image stabilization. It's flanked by an 8MP ultra-wide/macro cam and a 16MP selfie snapper. You'll be able to grab crisp photos and even record video at up to 1080p 30fps.

Despite its beastly 5,000mAh battery, Motorola managed to keep the G Power 5G relatively sleek with an 8.5 mm thickness and 185 grams weight. This battery supports 30W wired and 15W wireless charging. You're also getting goodies like a 3.5mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C. All in all, the package is not too shabby for $299.99.

However, if you're trying to save a few bucks, the regular Moto G 5G could be your jam. Its 6.6-inch 1612x720 screen has a speedy 120Hz refresh rate as well. You're downgrading to a Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 processor with 4GB RAM, but the battery stays huge at 5,000mAh (with 18W wired charging).

Camera-wise, it shares the same 50MP main camera as its pricier sibling, minus stabilization. You also get a 2MP macro lens and 8MP selfie cam capable of 1080p video capture, although the ultrawide lens is missing. Other goodies include a headphone jack and FM radio support.

For $199.99, the Moto G 5G is definitely one of the most affordable ways to get blazing-fast 5G speeds along with modern Android software. Both of these reasonably-priced handsets support a ton of US 5G bands too.

The Moto G Power 5G hits Cricket on March 22 before an unlocked version arrives later in the month. As for the Moto G 5G, it kicks off at T-Mobile and Metro on March 21 prior to unlocked sales in early May.

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The Mediatek chip is a continued disappointment. The difference between the snapdragon powered G stylus lineup and the mediatek G power lineup is night and day.

I'm glad they continue putting in decent batteries, but its time for an upgrade. With high refresh rate screens becoming the norm, 5000mah is last year's 3000 mah. It's time to get some 6-7000 mah batteries!
 
How come manufacturers can put 5G in budget phones but 5G routers are still so ridiculously priced compared to 4G ones?
 
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