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Motorola Moto G Power (2026)

Buy with careValue Score 63/100
$250
Launched at $299.99 in the US; commonly discounted toward $200-250 through carriers
$300 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until January 2029 · Buy-by January 2027

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2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Motorola promises 3 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until January 2029 — buying it today still gets you about 2.6 years of safe use.

Source: Motorola's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$8.14/month

18% above the under-$300 median ($6.88/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

A $300 US workhorse with rare-for-the-price wireless charging and IP69 durability, let down only by a cautious update policy, supported to 2029.

Pros

  • Wireless charging at $300 is genuinely uncommon
  • IP68/IP69 plus MIL-STD-810H toughness
  • Big 5200mAh battery comfortably lasts about two days, with security updates into January 2029

Cons

  • Only two Android version upgrades
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300 is modest for gaming, and a single 128GB storage tier
Best for: US budget buyersBest for: Long battery seekersAvoid if: You want the latest Android for yearsAvoid if: You're a serious mobile gamer

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB
Storage128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP — f/1.8, OIS
ultra-wide8MP — autofocus
front32MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,200 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight208 g
MaterialsPlastic frame with vegan-leather back, Gorilla Glass 7i front
Water resistanceIP68/IP69
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 16 with Hello UI at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
Update policy2 OS upgrades · 3 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Moto G Power 2026 have wireless charging?

Yes — it supports 15W wireless charging plus 30W wired, which is unusual to find on a $300 phone.

How long will the Moto G Power 2026 get updates?

Motorola commits to two major Android upgrades and three years of security updates, so support runs to about January 2029.

Is the Moto G Power 2026 waterproof?

It carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, so it resists dust, full immersion and high-pressure water jets, and it adds MIL-STD-810H durability against drops.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.