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Phone Arena
05-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Motorola's 2026 budget-friendly lineup leaks one year earlier
It's hard to believe that we're getting not only the first details but also the first pictures showing some of Motorola's budget-friendly smartphone not expected to arrive until 2026. Granted, these pictures are accurate, they show very familiar faces. The first one is allegedly showing the Moto G 2026, a budget-friendly smartphone with a classy look. The phone comes in a blue color, presumably to be Pantone 2376C. It features model number XT2613-1, which indicates that it's the US version of the Moto G 2026. The 26 number suggests that this is the Moto G 2026, while the 3 confirms it's part of the Moto G family. The previous model, Moto G 2025, has a different XT2513 model number, but that comes in line with the naming scheme Motorola uses for its smartphones. Also visible in the picture is the fact that the Moto G 2026 will retain the vegan leather back and camera system. Alleged Moto G 2026 | Image credit: AndroidHeadlines No details about its specs are available yet, but it's clear that the Moto G 2026 features a triple-camera setup. However, it's important to mention that the third camera is in fact an ambient light sensor that helps with taking more accurate pictures. The second Motorola phone that's been leaked almost a year earlier is the Moto G Power 2026. This is another affordable smartphone that Motorola is expected to introduce next year, but we already know what the phone looks like. And just like the Moto G 2026, this one looks awfully similar to this year Moto G Power (not that it's a bad thing). The phone has the model number XT2615-1, which, once again, suggests that this is the US version of the phone (number '1' designates the US market). Alleged Moto G Power 2026 | Image credit: AndroidHeadlines The source of the leak claims Motorola will continue to collaborate with Pantone, which is why the Moto G Power 2026 will come in a blue finish, also known as Pantone 431C. Just like the Moto G 2025, the Moto G Power 2026 comes with a triple camera that also includes an ambient light sensor as a third 'camera.' Besides that, there are no other details about its specs, but we suspect more information will emerge closer to launch. Speaking of which, Motorola typically introduces its new budget-friendly lineup at the beginning of the year, but this time might make an exception and announce the 2026 Moto G and Moto G Power a bit earlier.
WIRED
25-02-2025
- WIRED
Motorola's New Moto G Power Could Use a Bit More Power
There are two main areas of improvement. First, the Moto G Power finally has an IP rating of IP68/69, meaning it has been tested to survive water jets and submersion. It will survive heavy rain and an accidental drop in the pool. These ratings are often only available on pricier phones, so it's good to have that peace of mind. Second, Motorola promises two Android operating system upgrades alongside three years of security updates. That's a huge change considering I complained about the poor update strategy in Motorola phones four years ago . Mind you, it could stand to be longer, but it's a start. This means that for the first time, a Moto G phone can enjoy two OS updates, which often include new features. Thankfully, the Moto G Power 2025 launched with the current Android 15 version, so this phone will get Android 16 and Android 17, though don't expect the updates to arrive fast. Speaking of software, the user interface is clean and relatively pain-free. However, like previous Moto G phones, there's a boatload of pre-installed bloatware. You can uninstall all of it—and you'll want to take the time to do it as it can save some storage space. Battery life is great—the 5,000-mAh cell roughly lasts two days with average use, though on days when I used the phone for navigation, music streaming, and lots of Instagram Reels-ing, it dipped to approximately 30 percent by bedtime. My favorite perk is that I can recharge it with a wireless charger, and this Moto G remains one of the few sub-$300 phones with the capability. Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The rest of the reasons you may want this phone over other devices remain: It still has a headphone jack for all you cord lovers; it keeps the microSD card slot—on top of the built-in 128 GB of storage—if you often use a lot of storage; and the near-field communication sensor (NFC) lets you make contactless payments so you can leave the wallet at home. Good Looks One thing Motorola did get right again is design. The vegan leather (aka plastic) texture on the back mixed with the wonderful green color elevates this simple-looking phone into something more. It has character and stands out from the sea of boring black slabs, not to mention it feels much nicer to hold. Over on the back is where you'll also find three cameras, though one is just an ambient light sensor. The main camera is a 50-megapixel sensor and it's joined by an 8-MP ultrawide that also doubles as a macro camera. The primary shooter is decent. Enable Motorola's Night mode and it can take some solid low-light images, though the results can be blurry if you don't stay still enough, and colors are muddy. Skin tones and white balance are problematic too, but these are common issues with phone cameras at this price bracket.
