Motorola Moto G Power - 2026

The Moto G Power 2026 is the perfect example of "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." The phone is virtually identical to its predecessor, save for a tougher display, slightly larger battery, and a nicer back texture. However, it uses the same exact processor, mostly the same underwhelming cameras, and ditches wireless charging, making it a confusing "upgrade."

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.

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.

Motorola promises a long-lasting phone, and that's what the Moto G Power (2026) delivers. But other Moto G models do the same without costing as much — I'd steer budget shoppers to the regular Moto G (2026) instead.