Let's face it: the display on the Moto G Power (2026) is a major letdown. While its 6.8-inch size is impressive, that's where the praise ends. In a world dominated by OLED screens, even in budget phones, the Moto G Power sticks with an outdated IPS LCD panel. It's not all bad news—the FullHD+ resolution (1080 x 2388 pixels) delivers a sharp 387 ppi, but it's hardly groundbreaking. Our tests revealed decent brightness levels (up to 940 nits in auto mode), but don't expect it to shine in direct sunlight. And this is the part most people miss: the 120Hz refresh rate sounds great on paper, but the phone's automatic switching between 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, and 120Hz modes feels inconsistent, especially during gaming. Worse yet, the LCD panel suffers from noticeable smearing and ghosting, making it one of the weakest displays we've tested recently. But here's where it gets controversial: while the lack of HDR support is a bummer, the phone does support Google Widevine L1 DRM, allowing for FullHD streaming on platforms like Netflix. Is this enough to make up for the display's shortcomings? Let us know in the comments.
Moving on to battery life, the Moto G Power (2026) delivers solid performance, though it doesn't live up to its name's promise of 'power.' The 5,200 mAh battery handles calls and video streaming admirably, but gaming performance leaves much to be desired, even at 60Hz. Charging speeds are equally underwhelming for 2026 standards. Despite supporting 30W TurboCharge, our tests showed only 27% battery after 15 minutes and 47% after 30 minutes, with a full charge taking nearly 90 minutes. On the bright side, the phone offers 15W wireless charging and a handy battery protection feature that limits charging to 80% to extend battery health. You can even let AI learn your usage patterns to optimize charging automatically—a neat touch.
Audio-wise, the Moto G Power (2026) features a stereo speaker setup, but the balance is off due to the louder bottom-firing speaker. Sound quality is decent, with clear mids and undistorted highs, though the soundstage feels a bit flat. However, the phone gets impressively loud, ensuring you'll never miss a call. Dolby Atmos support adds value, with smart equalizers, presets, and manual tuning options. And this is the part most people miss: the inclusion of a 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio receiver makes it a versatile choice for audiophiles on a budget.
Connectivity-wise, the Moto G Power (2026) is future-proof with 5G support (SA/NSA) and eSIM compatibility. It also includes GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, dual-band Wi-Fi ac/5, Bluetooth, NFC, and even a 3.5mm audio jack. The Type-C port supports USB 2.0 speeds (up to 480 Mbps) and USB OTG/Host, though video output via Alt mode is absent. Surprisingly, the phone packs a robust sensor array, including an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, compass, light sensor, proximity sensor, and even a barometer. But here's where it gets controversial: with such a packed feature set, is the Moto G Power (2026) a jack-of-all-trades or a master of none? Share your thoughts below—we'd love to hear your take!
