Motorola just dropped the Moto G Power 2026, and this budget phone is looking like a serious contender. The company announced the device today for North America, and it’s packing some impressive specs for its $299 price tag.
Let’s talk about that display first. You’re getting a 6.8-inch FHD+ panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. The High Brightness Mode cranks things up to 1000 nits, so you’ll actually be able to see your screen outdoors. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support round out the multimedia experience here.
Where the Moto G Power 2026 really shines is in durability. This thing has been tested against 16 categories and 14 MIL-STD-810H tests. That means drops, extreme temperatures, and humidity—this phone can handle it. You’re also getting IP68 and IP69 water protection along with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i . Motorola claims this makes it the most durable smartphone in its class under $300, and honestly, that’s hard to argue with.
The battery situation is solid, as you’d expect from any phone with “Power” in the name. There’s a 5200mAh cell inside that Motorola says will get you through two days of use. When you do need to charge, 30W TurboPower charging gets you hours of use in just minutes. The company also says the battery retains over 80% health after 1000 charging cycles, which is reassuring for anyone planning to keep this phone for a while.
On the camera front, you’re looking at a 50MP main sensor with OIS and Quad Pixel technology. There’s also an 8MP ultrawide that doubles as a macro lens, plus a 32MP front camera for selfies. AI features like Auto Night Vision and Shot Optimization are included, and you get access to Google Photos editing tools like Magic Eraser.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and Android 16
Under the hood, the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 handles processing duties alongside 8GB of RAM. There’s also an AI-powered RAM Boost that can add up to 16GB of virtual RAM when you need it. 5G connectivity is included as well.
The Moto G Power 2026 ships with Android 16 out of the box and includes Motorola’s software suite—Moto Secure, Family Space, ThinkShield, and Hello UX. Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini integration are along for the ride too.
Color options include PANTONE Pure Cashmere and PANTONE Evening Blue, both featuring a leather-inspired finish that looks pretty premium.
Moto G Power 2026 Specs
| Dimensions | 166.62 x 77.1 x 8.72mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 208g |
| Display | 6.8″ FullHD+ 120Hz LCD |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X, 128GB Storage with microSD Card expansion |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP primary, 8MP ulrawide, Ambient Light Sensor |
| Front Camera | 32MP f/2.2 |
| Protection | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Colors | PANTONE Evening Blue, PANTONE Pure Cashmere |
