moto g power in PANTONE pure Cashmere, Front + Back view

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Motorola

moto g power

Phone2026Released
  • 6.8-inch
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300
  • 208 g
  • 5200 mAh

Available colors

Selected: PANTONE pure Cashmere

Physical specifications

6.8"

Display size

208 g

Weight

166.6 mm

Height

77.1 mm

Width

8.7 mm

Thickness

19.5:9

Aspect ratio

Release and pricing

Released
January 8, 2026

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

moto g power

Display

Display size
6.8"
Display technology
LCD
Resolution
2388 × 1080
Refresh rate
120 Hz

Performance

Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
Expandable storage
Yes

Battery & charging

Typical capacity
5200 mAh
Wired charging
30 W

Cameras

Rear cameras
Wide · 50 MP; Ultra Wide · 8 MP
Front cameras
Front · 16 MP

Build & durability

Ingress protection
IP68/IP69; MIL-STD-810H

Connectivity

Cellular
5G, LTE
NFC
Yes

Sources and measurement notes

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Sizometry Analysis

Overall Score

7.0

out of 10

A sensible $300 Hello UI durability phone with 5200mAh nearly two-day battery, IP68/IP69, FHD+ 8GB package, and Android 16 — held back by removed wireless charging, unchanged Dimensity 6300, incremental same-body refresh, LCD limits, and two-year OS updates.

Category scores

Camera

6.0

50MP main and ultrawide repeat 2025 adequacy; 32MP selfie is the modest upgrade.

Battery and charging

9.0

5200mAh delivers class-leading multi-day use; 30W wired solid though wireless gone.

Performance

6.5

8GB RAM helps; same Dimensity 6300 as 2025 without speed leap.

Handling and portability

6.0

Identical 208 g and 77.1 mm footprint — same one-handed limits as 2025.

Build quality

8.0

IP68/IP69 and Gorilla Glass 7i impress; wireless removal tarnishes feature story.

Value

7.0

IP68/IP69 and Gorilla Glass 7i impress; wireless removal tarnishes feature story.

Strengths

  • 5200mAh nearly two-day battery — best 2026 Power gain
  • IP68/IP69 durability with textured grippy backs
  • FHD+ 120Hz with 8GB RAM and 128GB — balanced 2026 Moto G tier
  • 32MP selfie and Android 16 Hello UI refinement

Weaknesses

  • 15W wireless removed — step backward from 2025
  • Same Dimensity 6300 and 208 g body — incremental refresh
  • LCD versus AMOLED rivals and two-year OS ceiling
  • Value tied to carrier promo not $300 MSRP

Best for

  • Play 2026 and older Power owners stepping up to FHD+ IP69 tier
  • Durability buyers who charge by cable and prioritize 5200mAh
  • US shoppers needing rare IP69 budget phone at promo pricing
  • Users who skipped wireless on 2025 Power already

Less suitable for

  • Moto G Power 2025 owners — minimal upgrade case
  • Wireless-pad daily users frustrated by removal
  • AMOLED display shoppers comparing Galaxy A17
  • Performance upgraders expecting new silicon

Upgrade recommendation

  • Current device: Moto G Play 2026 or Power 2023 and older

    Recommendation: Strongly recommended

    Notes: FHD+, 8GB, IP69, and 5200mAh address clear tier and durability gaps.

  • Current device: Moto G Power 2025 owners

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: 5200mAh and selfie help; wireless removal hurts — most should stay on 2025.

  • Current device: moto g (2026) HD+ shoppers

    Recommendation: Worth considering

    Notes: Power wins FHD+, RAM, and sealing for ~$100 more when promo pricing applies.

  • Current device: Galaxy A17 5G comparisons

    Recommendation: Depends on priorities

    Notes: Power wins IP69 and battery promos; Samsung wins AMOLED and update marketing.

  • Current device: Wireless-charging 2025 Power users

    Recommendation: Probably unnecessary

    Notes: Keep 2025 or buy discounted stock — 2026 removes pad convenience.

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight.

  • One-handed use

    Average

    One-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Average

    Pocketable, but you will notice its height and width in tighter pockets.

  • Carry comfort

    Balanced

    Weight sits in a balanced range for everyday holding and carrying.

  • Reading and media

    A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.

  • Gaming

    Insufficient data

    The available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.

Bottom line

The moto g power (2026) earns respect as Motorola's most balanced 2026 budget phone through 5200mAh nearly two-day endurance, IP68/IP69 tank-like sealing, FHD+ 120Hz clarity, 8GB RAM, grippy textured backs, and a sharper 32MP selfie on Android 16 Hello UI — all in the same 77.1×166.62×8.72 mm / 208 g shell as 2025.

Models and configurations

Storage
128 GB
Connectivity
5GLTE
Colors
PANTONE pure CashmerePANTONE evening Blue
RAM
8 GB

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