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Screen Size 6.5 Inches
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Model Name Moto G Power 5G 2023
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  • Compatible with T-Mobile 5G and Verizon 5G. Ready for 5G on other select networks dependent on availability; contact your service provider for details. Compatible with all major 4G U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT and T, and T-Mobile. It also works with prepaid carriers, including Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, Tracfone, Net10, Mint, TracFone, and H2O..Display Resolution : Full HD+ (2400 x 1080) | 405ppi. Bluetooth Technology : Bluetooth 5.3
  • Ultra-fast 5G performance. Make the most of 5G speed with the MediaTek Dimensity 930, an octa-core processor with frequencies up to 2.2GHz.
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  • 5G-friendly battery life. Go more than a full day on a single charge of the massive capacity 5000mAh battery.
  • 50MP camera system. Capture sharp photos day or night with a 50MP main camera—plus take captivating portraits, extreme close-ups, and beautiful selfies.
  • Plenty of storage - 128GB. Get tons of room for photos, movies, songs, apps, and games.
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say it is a very good phone with a decent camera and good sound quality. They appreciate the excellent screen and good battery life. Customers also appreciate the value, and storage. However, some customers dislike reception. Opinions are mixed on performance, battery life, ease of use, and camera quality.

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246 customers mention "Quality"193 positive53 negative

Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say it has a decent camera and good sound quality. They also appreciate the excellent screen and good battery life. Customers also say it's a solid choice for Android users not willing to shell out $1000 for a new Samsung or $400+.

"...good looking and the vegan leather is so easy to hold and feels high end. I am also happy with the OIS camera, beyond solid...." Read more

"...The feel, the weight and the look of it is really nice and it fits in my hand and pocket perfectly...." Read more

"...No broken screen, no scratches. But the battery life on it (the A54) did not impress my at all...." Read more

"I love the look of this phone. The color and matte finish on the back are so unique. The size and weight are perfect for me...." Read more

164 customers mention "Value"154 positive10 negative

Customers find the value of the cellular phone to be great. They mention that it has good storage, 5G, and NFC for a great price. Some appreciate the addition of NFC, which makes it easy to use Google Pay.

"...Thanks to Motorola for listening and adding NFC for easy Google pay...." Read more

"...that, both phones (the Samsung A54 works just fine), are pretty good for the price.-------------..." Read more

"...into photography May disagree with this, but I think the quality is great for the price...." Read more

"...We have been extremely satisfied with both of these phones. The prices WERE reasonable...." Read more

53 customers mention "Storage"45 positive8 negative

Customers like the storage of the cellular phone. They say it has a huge amount of storage, allows external memory, and has no issues with the memory. Some mention that the camera's good quality and that it has plenty of storage for the price.

"...Another BIG PLUS for me is that it has a 256GB of Storage as compared to 128GB. Also this Phone still has a Headphone Jack (Yay!)..." Read more

"...It is considerably faster, and has more memory than my previous phone. I added a 512 GB micro SD card to hold even more music, videos and photos...." Read more

"...the phone is a little slow to charge, but I really like all of the storage space...." Read more

"...Great screen, long battery life, good storage and now 5G and NFC for a great price!!! No bloat ware too! Love this phone!" Read more

278 customers mention "Performance"184 positive94 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that it's pretty great, runs smoother, and faster than the old one. However, others say that it is awkward, less responsive than the older versions, and not happy with how slow it charges and the battery life is not very good. They also say that heavy apps can startup a little slow.

"...Dimensity 930, the extra RAM (8 GB total) makes this device run smoother and faster. The screen is nice and bright...." Read more

"...The Display Screen and Refresh Rate is top notch and the Performance is Fantastic!..." Read more

"...While it takes excellent pictures, it has some quirks that take getting used to...." Read more

"...So it is easier to hold in my hands.c. Charging time is similar when I put them on two chargers of the same brand, type and wattage...." Read more

183 customers mention "Battery life"95 positive88 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has an awesome battery life, while others say that it eats up battery much faster.

"...The screen is nice and bright. I love the battery life and the side fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock work a lot faster on the 2024 model...." Read more

"...The battery consumption does go up a bit if I am somewhere where it cannot connect to Wi-Fi and it keeps hunting for a connection, so maybe three..." Read more

"...IMPORTANT POINTS: This Phone has a Three-Day Battery Life, which is truly excellent!..." Read more

"...I’m not happy with how slow it charges and the battery life is not very good. I would not recommend" Read more

99 customers mention "Ease of use"67 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the cellular phone. Some mention that the functionality is simple and straight forward, and it's easy to set up with a sim card. However, others say that it't the most user friendly for people like them, it'll take a lot of repeated touching, and there are no instructions.

"...e. Setup was very easy. I connected a USB-C, cord between the Samsung and Moto G, and all of my account information was transferred...." Read more

"...The Motorola software that comes installed on the phone is intuitive and easy to use with lots of extra features over stock android...." Read more

"...Motorola features to which I have become accustomed: no switching on or off the flashlight by making chopping motions with the phone, nor wobbling..." Read more

"...This is very convenient and handy and I'm very impressed with this feature...." Read more

65 customers mention "Camera quality"42 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the camera quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that it takes amazing photos, while others say that it looks kind of poopy and takes pictures that don't look real.

"...It streams the Internet seamlessly and it takes decent pictures. I love the motion activated camera and flashlight feature...." Read more

"...I'm not a photo person, but the camera looks kind of poopy. Then again, it's a cheap phone not an expensive camera...." Read more

"...While it takes excellent pictures, it has some quirks that take getting used to...." Read more

"...The camera takes much better pictures than my old Samsung and I am loving the larger size display...." Read more

58 customers mention "Reception"16 positive42 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the reception of the cellular phone. They mention that it lacks NFC ability, has GPS and 5G signal issues, and stopped connecting to their home WiFi. They also say that Bluetooth connectivity is an issue, and the phone loses signal more often.

"...Glad I returned the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G for this. There were GPS and 5G signal issues and it was sooooo laggy while using my Amazon Flex Delivery..." Read more

"...The phone doesn't have NFC, I don't use that because I prefer to use physical cash and or cards, but I know it's a big deal to many who like the..." Read more

"...just want the occasional game, reliable phone service and decent wi Fi connectivity without spending 1000 plus for a phone then this will work." Read more

"...Camera goodSpeaker sound goodBluetooth is a bit buggy with sound in my car (2019 Honda)Nice feeling phone body..." Read more

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Still going strong.
The information below still holds true. However, after several weeks with this phone, I actually like it better than my Samsung A54. When the screen is locked and off, you get these little information dots. Based on the dot symbol, I can tell whether it is a text from someone, or just a notification from an app.I can touch the little dot symbol, it will give me a little bit of information. I can swipe from that dot, to dismiss, close out or respond. I like that. Lastly, I have noticed the battery life is better than the Samsung A54. Not fantastic like my old Moto G Power, that would last three days easily, without needing a charge. But, this one last about 20% longer than the Samsung A54. Other than that, both phones (the Samsung A54 works just fine), are pretty good for the price.-------------This is an early review of the Moto G Power 5g-2023 model. Just got it yesterday.First, I have a Samsung A54, that I purchased least Christmas season and it works fine. No broken screen, no scratches. But the battery life on it (the A54) did not impress my at all. Felt the same about the Nord 10, which also is in perfect working condition.Realized that I had been spoiled. By my 4 or 5 year old, Moto G Power 2019 or 2020 phone. I could easily go three days, without having to worry about constantly looking at the battery state, with normal use.Yes, it still works, too! Oh yes, I wanted a headphone jack again, which the Samsung doesn't have.Yes, I have blue tooth headphones (not earbuds), but a set of good corded earbuds, is easy to take out of your pocket and pop into your eye, when you are mobile.So getting the new Moto G Power 5g 2023, at $200 was what I was waiting for. Here's what I have noticed:a. The screen is cleaner and brighter than my Samsung A54, at a lower setting.b. It is actually a little taller and thinner than my Samsung A54, and not at wide. So it is easier to hold in my hands.c. Charging time is similar when I put them on two chargers of the same brand, type and wattage.d. The front facing camera lens hole is definitely wider on the Moto G, I barely notice it on the Samsung.e. Setup was very easy. I connected a USB-C, cord between the Samsung and Moto G, and all of my account information was transferred. I could select NOT to transfer media from the old phone to the new one, since I had inserted, a micro sd slot into the new phone, with what media I always wanted to keep.f. The fingerprint reader is on the side of the phone, vs, in the screen like the Samsung. Which I actually prefer.Here are the disappointments:1. This phone is newer than the Samsung A54. Yet, when I did the Geek bench Test series on it, the final results were that the Moto G Power 2023 is about 20% 'slower' than the Samsung. Oh, according to Geek Bench, they have the same processor.2. I'm only seeing a slightly better battery performance than the Samsung, which is very disappointing, because of the POWER name, that is slapped on it. Definitely no where close to the battery longevity of my old Moto G Power 4g.3. When I tested the wifi speed, the Samsung A54, downloaded faster, by about 20%.4. This might be user error. But I can't figure out how to get 5 app icons in a row, compared to my other phones. The Samsung gives me a grid option, in home screen settings. But I do not see that in the menu of the Moto G Power 2023, even though they 'both' have Android 13.Yes, I know 5g drains the battery faster than 4g, when all things are the same. I didn't expect it to quite match my old Moto G Power. But I was extrapolating that it would be at least 30% better than the competing Samsung A54, which last about a day, before I have to recharge it. It seems 10% at best of an improvement.So if you have a Samsung A54, and you are looking for performance improvement, I would not buy this phone.BUT, if you have an older phone, like the Samsung A52 (which I had traded in for the Samsung A54), this is definitely a good upgrade at this price, since it was originally about $299. Especially, if you don't want to have to be bothered with wireless headphones, or fancy 'tiny' wireless earbuds, whose batteries, barely last a few hours.Perception-Someone with 'wired' earbuds walking around in public, are because of industry image, perceived as cheap. That is the image that I want.Will I return them? Nope, too much hassle and they do give me the headphone jack, that I wanted. But I know that POWER meaning of the past phones, is not the POWER meaning of the newer ones.Attached photo, sorry about it being sideway. The Nord plus phone is at the top (different wallpaper), the Samsung is in the middle and the Moto G Power at the bottom. Same wallpaper because it copied over in the transfer.That's it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
Color: Pale LilacVerified Purchase
This is the best budget phone with Android 14 IMHO. I had the 2023 version and although this years Mediatek Dimensity 7020 is pretty much the same as last years Dimensity 930, the extra RAM (8 GB total) makes this device run smoother and faster. The screen is nice and bright. I love the battery life and the side fingerprint sensor and Face Unlock work a lot faster on the 2024 model. Thanks to Motorola for listening and adding NFC for easy Google pay. The Pale Lilac color is incredibly good looking and the vegan leather is so easy to hold and feels high end. I am also happy with the OIS camera, beyond solid. Glad I returned the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G for this. There were GPS and 5G signal issues and it was sooooo laggy while using my Amazon Flex Delivery App. This may be a mid-range phone but people think I paid double for it!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
Color: Mineral BlackVerified Purchase
I REALLY LOVE THIS MOTO G POWER 5G PHONE!!! I purchased my original Moto 5G in 2019 and for a very long time I was very hesitant in replacing it with a newer version. Even though I did consider briefly buying a Moto 7G Phone in 2022 but I just wasn’t impressed with the unusual changes Motorola made just to make it look and work “different”. However, when I first saw this 2023 Version I was very happy to see that a lot things were back to the way I remembered them before changes they made to the Interface were actually ones that I liked. Such as Swiping down on the Homescreen “twice” instead of “once” to Auto-Rotate the Screen, which I used to accidentally do all the time. I know that something like this is very minor but it’s just one of the many ways Moto rethought the Interface to be more user-friendly.
IMPORTANT POINTS: This Phone has a Three-Day Battery Life, which is truly excellent! The feel, the weight and the look of it is really nice and it fits in my hand and pocket perfectly. The Display Screen and Refresh Rate is top notch and the Performance is Fantastic! Another BIG PLUS for me is that it has a 256GB of Storage as compared to 128GB. Also this Phone still has a Headphone Jack (Yay!) and it comes with a Phone Charger in the Box, which the 2024 Version does NOT have.
THE ONLY NEGATIVE: For some reason Motorola thought that I wanted to have Tik-Tok and another App already Installed and it was difficult to remove it. By the way, I heard that the Moto g Power 5G 2024 has A LOT more of these Applications ALREADY installed, which is absolutely something I do NOT want at all.
NOTE: I intentionally did NOT purchase the 2024 Version of the Moto g Power 5G partially because of the “reimagined” Interface, nor all of the massive amount of ALREADY installed “Bloatware” I’ve been reading about. Also, since I am very concerned about Security, I did NOT want the New NFC (Near Field Communications) which would include my Credit Card, Tap to Pay and other Financial information on my Cellphone. Although, I would have liked to have the New Wireless Charging Feature but it was something I able to live without.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
Color: Mineral BlackVerified Purchase
The information below still holds true. However, after several weeks with this phone, I actually like it better than my Samsung A54. When the screen is locked and off, you get these little information dots. Based on the dot symbol, I can tell whether it is a text from someone, or just a notification from an app.
I can touch the little dot symbol, it will give me a little bit of information. I can swipe from that dot, to dismiss, close out or respond. I like that. Lastly, I have noticed the battery life is better than the Samsung A54. Not fantastic like my old Moto G Power, that would last three days easily, without needing a charge. But, this one last about 20% longer than the Samsung A54. Other than that, both phones (the Samsung A54 works just fine), are pretty good for the price.
-------------
This is an early review of the Moto G Power 5g-2023 model. Just got it yesterday.

First, I have a Samsung A54, that I purchased least Christmas season and it works fine. No broken screen, no scratches. But the battery life on it (the A54) did not impress my at all. Felt the same about the Nord 10, which also is in perfect working condition.

Realized that I had been spoiled. By my 4 or 5 year old, Moto G Power 2019 or 2020 phone. I could easily go three days, without having to worry about constantly looking at the battery state, with normal use.
Yes, it still works, too! Oh yes, I wanted a headphone jack again, which the Samsung doesn't have.

Yes, I have blue tooth headphones (not earbuds), but a set of good corded earbuds, is easy to take out of your pocket and pop into your eye, when you are mobile.

So getting the new Moto G Power 5g 2023, at $200 was what I was waiting for. Here's what I have noticed:
a. The screen is cleaner and brighter than my Samsung A54, at a lower setting.
b. It is actually a little taller and thinner than my Samsung A54, and not at wide. So it is easier to hold in my hands.
c. Charging time is similar when I put them on two chargers of the same brand, type and wattage.
d. The front facing camera lens hole is definitely wider on the Moto G, I barely notice it on the Samsung.
e. Setup was very easy. I connected a USB-C, cord between the Samsung and Moto G, and all of my account information was transferred. I could select NOT to transfer media from the old phone to the new one, since I had inserted, a micro sd slot into the new phone, with what media I always wanted to keep.
f. The fingerprint reader is on the side of the phone, vs, in the screen like the Samsung. Which I actually prefer.

Here are the disappointments:
1. This phone is newer than the Samsung A54. Yet, when I did the Geek bench Test series on it, the final results were that the Moto G Power 2023 is about 20% 'slower' than the Samsung. Oh, according to Geek Bench, they have the same processor.

2. I'm only seeing a slightly better battery performance than the Samsung, which is very disappointing, because of the POWER name, that is slapped on it. Definitely no where close to the battery longevity of my old Moto G Power 4g.

3. When I tested the wifi speed, the Samsung A54, downloaded faster, by about 20%.

4. This might be user error. But I can't figure out how to get 5 app icons in a row, compared to my other phones. The Samsung gives me a grid option, in home screen settings. But I do not see that in the menu of the Moto G Power 2023, even though they 'both' have Android 13.

Yes, I know 5g drains the battery faster than 4g, when all things are the same. I didn't expect it to quite match my old Moto G Power. But I was extrapolating that it would be at least 30% better than the competing Samsung A54, which last about a day, before I have to recharge it. It seems 10% at best of an improvement.

So if you have a Samsung A54, and you are looking for performance improvement, I would not buy this phone.

BUT, if you have an older phone, like the Samsung A52 (which I had traded in for the Samsung A54), this is definitely a good upgrade at this price, since it was originally about $299. Especially, if you don't want to have to be bothered with wireless headphones, or fancy 'tiny' wireless earbuds, whose batteries, barely last a few hours.

Perception-Someone with 'wired' earbuds walking around in public, are because of industry image, perceived as cheap. That is the image that I want.

Will I return them? Nope, too much hassle and they do give me the headphone jack, that I wanted. But I know that POWER meaning of the past phones, is not the POWER meaning of the newer ones.

Attached photo, sorry about it being sideway. The Nord plus phone is at the top (different wallpaper), the Samsung is in the middle and the Moto G Power at the bottom. Same wallpaper because it copied over in the transfer.

That's it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Still going strong.
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
The information below still holds true. However, after several weeks with this phone, I actually like it better than my Samsung A54. When the screen is locked and off, you get these little information dots. Based on the dot symbol, I can tell whether it is a text from someone, or just a notification from an app.
I can touch the little dot symbol, it will give me a little bit of information. I can swipe from that dot, to dismiss, close out or respond. I like that. Lastly, I have noticed the battery life is better than the Samsung A54. Not fantastic like my old Moto G Power, that would last three days easily, without needing a charge. But, this one last about 20% longer than the Samsung A54. Other than that, both phones (the Samsung A54 works just fine), are pretty good for the price.
-------------
This is an early review of the Moto G Power 5g-2023 model. Just got it yesterday.

First, I have a Samsung A54, that I purchased least Christmas season and it works fine. No broken screen, no scratches. But the battery life on it (the A54) did not impress my at all. Felt the same about the Nord 10, which also is in perfect working condition.

Realized that I had been spoiled. By my 4 or 5 year old, Moto G Power 2019 or 2020 phone. I could easily go three days, without having to worry about constantly looking at the battery state, with normal use.
Yes, it still works, too! Oh yes, I wanted a headphone jack again, which the Samsung doesn't have.

Yes, I have blue tooth headphones (not earbuds), but a set of good corded earbuds, is easy to take out of your pocket and pop into your eye, when you are mobile.

So getting the new Moto G Power 5g 2023, at $200 was what I was waiting for. Here's what I have noticed:
a. The screen is cleaner and brighter than my Samsung A54, at a lower setting.
b. It is actually a little taller and thinner than my Samsung A54, and not at wide. So it is easier to hold in my hands.
c. Charging time is similar when I put them on two chargers of the same brand, type and wattage.
d. The front facing camera lens hole is definitely wider on the Moto G, I barely notice it on the Samsung.
e. Setup was very easy. I connected a USB-C, cord between the Samsung and Moto G, and all of my account information was transferred. I could select NOT to transfer media from the old phone to the new one, since I had inserted, a micro sd slot into the new phone, with what media I always wanted to keep.
f. The fingerprint reader is on the side of the phone, vs, in the screen like the Samsung. Which I actually prefer.

Here are the disappointments:
1. This phone is newer than the Samsung A54. Yet, when I did the Geek bench Test series on it, the final results were that the Moto G Power 2023 is about 20% 'slower' than the Samsung. Oh, according to Geek Bench, they have the same processor.

2. I'm only seeing a slightly better battery performance than the Samsung, which is very disappointing, because of the POWER name, that is slapped on it. Definitely no where close to the battery longevity of my old Moto G Power 4g.

3. When I tested the wifi speed, the Samsung A54, downloaded faster, by about 20%.

4. This might be user error. But I can't figure out how to get 5 app icons in a row, compared to my other phones. The Samsung gives me a grid option, in home screen settings. But I do not see that in the menu of the Moto G Power 2023, even though they 'both' have Android 13.

Yes, I know 5g drains the battery faster than 4g, when all things are the same. I didn't expect it to quite match my old Moto G Power. But I was extrapolating that it would be at least 30% better than the competing Samsung A54, which last about a day, before I have to recharge it. It seems 10% at best of an improvement.

So if you have a Samsung A54, and you are looking for performance improvement, I would not buy this phone.

BUT, if you have an older phone, like the Samsung A52 (which I had traded in for the Samsung A54), this is definitely a good upgrade at this price, since it was originally about $299. Especially, if you don't want to have to be bothered with wireless headphones, or fancy 'tiny' wireless earbuds, whose batteries, barely last a few hours.

Perception-Someone with 'wired' earbuds walking around in public, are because of industry image, perceived as cheap. That is the image that I want.

Will I return them? Nope, too much hassle and they do give me the headphone jack, that I wanted. But I know that POWER meaning of the past phones, is not the POWER meaning of the newer ones.

Attached photo, sorry about it being sideway. The Nord plus phone is at the top (different wallpaper), the Samsung is in the middle and the Moto G Power at the bottom. Same wallpaper because it copied over in the transfer.

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I love the look of this phone. The color and matte finish on the back are so unique. The size and weight are perfect for me. The performance of this phone is surprisingly good considering the price point. It streams the Internet seamlessly and it takes decent pictures. I love the motion activated camera and flashlight feature. It takes no time at all to open the camera in those Moments when you need it. It pairs easily with my truck and all my Bluetooth devices as well. The Motorola software that comes installed on the phone is intuitive and easy to use with lots of extra features over stock android. Value for money it's hard to beat this phone if I'm being honest.
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