Why I recommend this budget Motorola phone over cheap options by Samsung and Google

• Motorola's 2026 Moto G Power is available for $300.
• It's a solid budget package with a long battery life and a Full HD+ display.
• However, it's only a modest upgrade over the 2025 model.

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Over the past several weeks, I've been testing the 2026 Moto G Power, the last of Motorola's 2026 series -- for now. During CES 2026, the company unveiled the Razr Fold, its first foldable smartphone, so there is more to come. But for the initial group, I'd like to think that Motorola saved the best for last. It offers the best user experience of its generation, and I recommend it over the others. 

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