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Hands-on: Moto G Power (2026) trades Android updates for specs at $299
Android phones, for better or worse, are probably best known for being “cheap.” While that word may not be the best way to describe every low-cost smartphone, there’s an abundance of affordable Android phones out there, and the new Moto G Power (2026) is adding to that list, and leaving a pretty good first impression.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s 2026 Moto G series is a boring update even by budget phone standards
Motorola is announcing its first two Moto G phones for 2026, with the latest Moto G and Moto G Play using MediaTek chips, starting under $200, and going on sale starting this month.
Expand Expanding CloseGorilla Glass Ceramic launching on Motorola device soon, but it’s not as strong as Armor
Corning has just announced its new “Gorilla Glass Ceramic,” a stronger form of glass for smartphones, but seemingly not the company’s strongest.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola’s latest Moto G series brings IP69, brighter displays, and more from $199
Motorola is kicking off its 2025 with the reveal of new Moto G devices, with Moto G (2025) and Moto G Power (2025) launching with updated specs and set to go on sale starting later this month.
Expand Expanding CloseMotorola will use Corning Gorilla Glass in all of its smartphones starting this year
In a new deal announced this week at MWC, Motorola will begin using Corning Gorilla Glass across all of its smartphones going forward.
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Motorola’s Moto G 5G 2023 official-looking renders show off a basic design
Motorola’s Moto G lineup has remained a household name for years, so much so that each is really only differentiated by year. This year’s Moto G (2023) looks to keep a lot of the same in a simple and uncomplicated design shown off by leaked renders.
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Corning Gorilla Glass DX for smartphone cameras will debut on upcoming Samsung hardware
Corning is probably responsible for the glass on your current smartphone, but going into 2021, the company is looking to expand to another part of the device. Announced this week, Corning Gorilla Glass DX is coming to your smartphone’s camera lens.
Expand Expanding CloseUpcoming Moto G Stylus (2021) fully detailed via Amazon listing
The 2021 follow-up to the Moto G Stylus has been leaked way ahead of schedule by Amazon, giving us a glimpse of what the stylus-equipped smartphone will bring to the table early next year.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Moto E and Moto G Fast are sub-$200 budget phones from Motorola
Motorola has officially announced another set of affordable Android devices in the form of the Moto E and Moto G Fast in North American markets.
Moto G Series drops numbers, introduces Moto G Stylus, G Power for $249 and up
Motorola’s Moto G lineup has been the company’s most successful line ever, recently crossing 100 million units sold. Today, Motorola is announcing another set of Moto G smartphones, this time ditching the accompanying numbers and the Moto G Stylus, too.
Motorola has sold over 100 million Moto G phones since 2013
Motorola’s Moto G series proved all the way back in 2013 that cheap Android phones didn’t have to suck. Now, 7 years later, the 8th generation of that device is on the market. This week, Motorola has quietly announced that it has sold 100 million Moto G devices to date.
Motorola Moto G7 Power revealed in FCC listing, with massive 5000mAh battery
One of the many things that could be improved on by modern devices is battery life. We strive for smaller and smaller phones which leaves less room for the battery. According to a newly uncovered FCC listing, Motorola is taking smartphone development in the opposite direction with its upcoming Moto G7 Power.
Corning unveils Gorilla Glass 6 w/ focus on surviving multiple drops & 2x improvement
Corning today unveiled Gorilla Glass 6, the latest in the company’s line of strengthened glass for many of today’s devices. The previous generation was announced two-years ago amid similar circumstances of an upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note launch.
Early Android Nougat ROMs are available now for the 1st and 3rd generation Moto G
Since releasing last month, ROMs based on Android Nougat have been popping up for various devices over on XDA. We’ve already seen tons of options for devices such as the Nexus 4, OnePlus One, OnePlus 3, and much more. Now the talented folks over at XDA have developed early Nougat-based ROMs for two different generations of Motorola’s best-selling Moto G.
Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5 has drop protection up to 5.2 ft, likely headed to future Android phones
Corning, the company behind the popular Gorilla Glass brand, today announced the next iteration of its cover glass for mobile displays, a likely candidate for future Android devices. Corning says that Gorilla Glass 5 survives drops onto rough surfaces four times better than other solutions, noting that clarity of the display and touch sensitivity are not affected.
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Amazon offering Prime members $50 off two newly-released Android phones, but there’s a catch …
If you’re an Amazon Prime member in the market for a low-cost unlocked Android phone, the company is offering $50 off the full retail price of two models. The budget BLU R1 HD, normally $99.99, is available for $49.99, while the 4th-gen version of the popular Moto G is down from $199.99 to $149.99.
Each phone is offered unlocked, with no commitment to a contract, giving Prime members the flexibility to switch between wireless carriers and service options to best fit their needs. The BLU R1 HD and Moto G feature Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Google Mobile Services, including Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Play …
Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus coming to the US next month for $199, support all major carriers
After releasing the Moto G⁴ family in India last month, Motorola and Lenovo have today officially announced that the Moto G⁴ and the Moto G⁴ Plus will be coming to the United States. The budget offering is back, and you’ll be able to grab one in just a couple of weeks…
Lenovo Moto G and Moto G4 Plus are official, equipped with 5.5-inch screens, Snapdragon 617, more [Update]
Update: There’s also a smaller, less powerful version called the Moto G Play coming to the States with a 2,800mAh battery. It’s powered by a Snapdragon 410 processor, has a 5-inch 720p display, 2GB RAM, water repellent coating, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front snapper and 16GB internal storage (expandable to 128GB via MicroSD.
Lenovo took to the stage this morning at an event in New Delhi, India, where it took the wraps off the latest generation Moto G smartphones. Unlike previous years, the Moto G is not a small, one-handed device. Instead, this year’s Moto G range features two versions and both are equipped with large 5.5-inch displays…
Leak shows the Moto G4 Plus in all of its retail glory [Photos]
We are hours away from Motorola‘s event in New Delhi, where the Lenovo-owned company is expected to fully unveil its new Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones.
As it often happens, however, the closer we get to an event the more leaks tend to pour, and this time it’s no exception…
Moto G 4th gen shows up in leaked press render, sans fingerprint sensor
Well-known leaker, Even Blass has produced yet another render of the next generation Moto G, this time it’s the regular model without a fingerprint sensor on the front panel. If accurate, it virtually confirms the previous speculation that this year’s G-series Moto phones will be available in regular and ‘Plus’ variants.
Latest 4th-gen Moto G leak reveals two variants and an assortment of specs
Lenovo is expected to release the 4th-generation Moto G at an upcoming event on May 17. While the appearance of the device has been widely leaked, not much is known about the specs of the device. According to a leak today, we know a bit more about what will likely be Lenovo’s first Moto devices.
Third-party Moto G4 case render corroborates leaks as Motorola sends out invites for May 17 New Delhi event
Taking into account all the leaks and rumors we’ve seen over the past few weeks regarding the upcoming 4th generation Moto G, it’s safe to assume the device is going to be announced relatively soon. Corroborating those leaks we’ve already laid our eyes on, another batch of detailed renders has found its way online.
Moto G4 Plus shown off again, this time in official-looking white render
Earlier this morning, the 4th generation Moto G was shown off in a rather extensive hands-on video. The lack of a fingerprint sensor on that particular unit makes the case for a ‘plus’ variant more likely. Now, the notorious Evleaks has posted an official-looking render of the Moto G4 Plus in white.