Moto G Power (2026) vs Phone (2a) Plus
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Phone (2a) Plus (MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro).
Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · Phone (2a) Plus 60 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Phone (2a) Plus's MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.
The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 5 months longer than the Phone (2a) Plus.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Moto G Power (2026) | Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $350 |
| Display | 6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080x2412, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired, 15W wireless | 50W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm | 161.7 × 76.3 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jan 2029 | Jul 2028 |
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