Motorola Unveils Moto G 2026 and Power 2026 Budget Phones

Motorola has unveiled two new budget smartphones, the Moto G 2026 and the Moto G Power 2026, targeting consumers seeking affordable devices with reliable performance and extended battery life. The base Moto G 2026, priced at $199, became available earlier this year, while the more robust Moto G Power 2026 launches on January 8, 2026, for $299.99 in the United States, with unlocked models sold through retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, and Motorola's website, alongside carrier options from Verizon, AT&T, and others.

The Moto G 2026 builds on its predecessor's strengths, offering a 6.7-inch LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 720p resolution. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage expandable via microSD, and a 5,200mAh battery that endured over 19 hours of continuous web browsing in tests. The rear camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens, while the front camera upgrades to 32 megapixels from the prior model's 16 megapixels, delivering sharper selfies with improved detail and warmer tones. Design highlights include a vegan leather back in colors like Cattleya Orchid, contributing to a premium...