If you wish your phone lasted longer on a charge — a lot longer — and don't have a lot to spend on your next Android device, I have good news. Motorola has announced two new affordable phones in the Motorola G 2026 and the Motorola G Play 2026 with up to 48 hours of rated battery life.
There's a lot to love about both the Motorola G 2025 and the Moto G Power 2025, with both phones featuring in our best cheap phones list. While neither device has the hardware to compete with the iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25, they offer reasonable specs and exceptional endurance for the price.
The Motorola G 2026 keeps the same 6.7-inch display but ups the battery from 5,000 mAh to 5,200 mAh. Motorola states that this feature will enable the phone to remain powered for up to two days on a single charge. In comparison, the Moto G 2025 managed to last 18 hours and 32 minutes in our battery tests. So it's certainly possible that the new Motorola could cross the 20-hour mark.
In terms of cameras, the Motorola G 2026 comes with a 50MP AI-powered camera system to help you capture the best images possible. While this is the same as seen on the prior model, we'd hope that the improvements in AI will make a noticeable difference in image quality.
The second release is the Motorola G Play 2026, which is a return of a model that we haven’t seen since the Motorola G Play 2024. The phone is the first in the series to feature 5G connectivity, as well as the same 6.7-inch display found on the Moto G 2026. The phone also packsthe same 5,200 mAh battery, as well as an AI-powered 32MP main camera. Unfortunately, it does not appear that we will be seeing a Motorola G Power 2026 for the time being.
Motorola G 2026 pricing
The real question is how much these phones will cost, and the good news is that Motorola is sticking to the under $200 price tag. The Motorola G 2026 will be available from December 11 on Motorola.com, and from January 15 on other sites, for only $199. Meanwhile, the Moto G Play 2026 will be available from Motorola's website from November 13 for $169, and will arrive at other stores in the coming months.
If you're looking for a long-lasting phone for under $200, then Motorola's latest releases could be the option for you. However, let us know what it is that you look for in a budget phone and if you plan to pick up either Motorola model when they arrive.
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