Why this $200 phone is a great choice for most people

Published Jul 23, 2026, 1:18 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account While you can go all out with a flagship phone that will cost $1,000 or more, the reality is that most people don't need that kind of hardware. Furthermore, midrange and budget phones have gotten a lot better over the years, delivering a lot more value than they used to. Although we can recommend a few phones, we think the Moto G Power will hit the sweet spot for most people. Not only does the phone look good, but it also offers good performance, excellent battery life, and a price that can't be ignored. While the MSRP of $300 is okay, the discounted price of $200 makes it much more alluring. It will get you through everything While we love the brand's flip phones, Motorola excels at making phones like the Moto G Power. Not only are you getting a large 6.8-inch 120Hz screen, but you're getting plenty of power from the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chip that's paired with 8GB of RAM. There's also 128GB of storage that's expandable using a microSD card. A 5,000mAh battery will easily get most people through a day, and there's wired and wireless charging up to 30W. The phone has a 50MP main camera and 8MP ultrawide, along with a 16MP front-facing camera. You aren't going to get the best results in dim environments, but for everything else, the cameras will be good enough. This device launched with Android 15 and is set to get its final update with Android 17. As of now, the update has not been released. Again, for $200, it isn't a bad way to go. Moto G Power (2025) $200 $300 Save $100 SoC MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Display type 120Hz LCD Display dimensions 6.8-inch Display resolution 2388 x 1080 RAM 8GB Motorola's new Moto G Power combines a sleek design with solid specifications. It's powered by a Dimensity 6300 chipset, and it's paired with 8GB of RAM. You get decent performance, but the battery life is solid. Right now, you can grab this model for just $200. Storage 128GB, expandable Battery 5,000mAh Charge speed 30W, 15W wireless Charge options Wired, wireless Ports USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack SIM support Nano SIM + eSIM Operating System Android 15 Front camera 16MP Rear camera 50MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide Cellular connectivity 5G, 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3 Dimensions 166.62 x 77.10 x 8.72mm Weight 208g IP Rating IP68 + IP69 Colors Leaf Green, Slate Gray Price $300