moto g power 2026 review

The moto g power 2026 is the value pick for buyers who want a sturdy, large phone without spending close to $500. Motorola says it was tested to IP68 and IP69 and to the MIL-STD 810H military standard, and it upgrades the cover to Gorilla Glass 7i, which Motorola says performed up to 2x better in drop and scratch lab tests than last year's model. The 6.8-inch FHD+ screen runs at up to 120Hz and boosts to 1000 nits in sunlight, and Water Touch keeps it usable with wet fingers. Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 8GB of RAM, a 5200mAh typical battery and TurboPower 30 charging. NFC handles tap-to-pay, and a microSD slot takes cards up to 1TB. The processor is the weak point: it is the same chip as the $199.99 moto g play, so heavy games and editing will feel slower than on the Pixel or Nothing. Motorola also does not publish an update period on the page.

Who it is for

Buyers with about $400 who want a tough phone with a big screen and plenty of memory.

Price

$399.99 at Motorola's US store when checked, with free moto buds loop and moto watch included.

$399.99 or $23/mo for 18 mos at 0% APR with Affirm
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 6.8-inch FHD+ display at up to 120Hz, with High Brightness Mode up to 1000 nits
• Tested to IP68 and IP69 and MIL-STD 810H, with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
• MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with 8GB of physical RAM
• 5200mAh typical battery with TurboPower 30 charging
• NFC for tap-to-pay, Android 16 and microSD support up to 1TB

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: IP68 and IP69 ratings at $399.99
• Strength: 8GB of RAM, double the cheaper moto g models
• Strength: Motorola listed free moto buds loop and moto watch with the phone when checked
• Weakness: The Dimensity 6300 is an entry-level chip next to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Tensor G4
• Weakness: Motorola's page does not state an update period
• Weakness: 30W charging is slower than the g stylus 2026 and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Key facts

• Price: $399.99
• Display: 6.8-inch FHD+, 120Hz
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
• Memory and storage: 8 GB RAM, 128 GB plus microSD
• Updates: Not stated on Motorola's page
• Water and dust: IP68 and IP69

Where it ranks

moto g power 2026 is No. 4 in our Best Budget Smartphones verdict.