Motorola's big-battery Moto G Power (2025) mid-ranger is a top 2026 budget pick at $100 off

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By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 2:09 AM

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That's a large and pretty high-quality screen for this handset's new price point. | Image by PhoneArena

While Motorola is busy releasing overpriced new Moto G-series handsets in the US, increasing the prices of existing members of the same mid-range smartphone family, and preparing overpriced 2026 additions to the Razr foldable line, Amazon is treating bargain hunters to a totally unexpected and ultra-rare deal on a 2025 Moto G device.

We're not talking about the modest Moto G (2025) here, mind you, but the slightly higher-end Moto G Power (2025). This was released at a recommended price of $299.99 last year, and fortunately for Motorola's cash-strapped fans, the 6.8-inch handset managed to escape the company's price "revisions" from a few weeks ago.

$100 off (33%)

5G, Unlocked, 128GB Storage, 8GB RAM, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor, 6.8-Inch IPS LCD Screen with 2388 x 1080 Pixel Resolution and 120Hz Refresh Rate Technology, 50 + 8MP Dual Rear-Facing Camera System, 16MP Front-Facing Camera, 5,000mAh Battery, 30W Wired and 15W Wireless Charging Support, IP68 and IP69 Water Resistance, Military-Grade Durability, Vegan Leather Finish, Slate Gray Color

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Even better, Amazon is now selling an unlocked variant in a Slate Gray colorway for a cool 100 bucks under that list price, which is a discount we've only seen offered once or twice in the past. And never this year. It also beats Motorola's best current first-party deal by $40, and perhaps most importantly, it undercuts the Moto G Power (2026) at its new regular price by an incredible $200.

That's right, the unlocked Moto G Power (2025) with no special requirements and no strings attached is half as expensive as its sequel, which hasn't really brought many substantial upgrades to the table earlier this year. Basically, the Moto G Power (2026) only packs a slightly bigger battery than its predecessor and an improved selfie snapper while keeping everything from the screen size and resolution to the rear camera specifications, charging speeds, and even the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor unchanged.

The design and camera system of the Moto G Power (2025) are pretty great... for only $200. | Image by PhoneArena

With 128GB internal storage space and 8GB RAM, as well as a hefty 5,000mAh battery capable of 30W charging, the Moto G Power (2025) clearly delivers much better value than the 2026 edition at a whopping $200 less, and I'm really not sure if you can get better bang for your buck from a budget 5G phone made by a different company right now.

Samsung's Galaxy A17 5G, for instance, is slightly cheaper than the Moto G Power (2025) but also a lot humbler in terms of both design and specifications. Then you have something like the newly released Galaxy A37 5G, which is arguably a little better than Motorola's 2025 big-battery mid-ranger in a number of key areas... while costing $250 more. That's a pretty easy choice to make, don't you think?

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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