PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power (2026) vs Moto G15

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Moto G Power (2026) edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Moto G15 65 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Motorola Moto G15 $175
Buy with care$8.81/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power (2026) 70Moto G15 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power (2026) 42Moto G15 39

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Moto G Power (2026) 67Moto G15 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power (2026) 84Moto G15 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power (2026) 37Moto G15 24

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 11 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value
Moto G Power (2026) 63Moto G15 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power (2026)Moto G15
Price (street)$250$175
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
RAM8GB4GB/8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless18W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 2MP macro
Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm
Weight208 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP54
Supported untilJan 2029Feb 2028

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