For the time being, though, we’d like to focus our attention squarely on the Moto G Power 5G, which lacks 2023 branding for the simple reason that this is the first member of the big-battery handset family to support “modern” 5G speeds in addition to “outdated” 4G LTE connectivity.
A fast, smooth, and powerful new mid-ranger for the US market
The 120Hz LCD screen, meanwhile, also improves on its 90Hz predecessor with Full HD+ resolution (more specifically, 2400 x 1080 pixels), thus promising superior overall sharpness in addition to silky smooth mobile gaming experiences.
Under the hood, a decently snappy MediaTek Dimensity 930 processor runs the show, and on the software side of things, you get Android 13 out the box… with no explicit long-term support commitment, which is clearly not ideal.
The not-so-great things, the price point, and the release date
The Moto G Power (2022) is officially rated at “up to 3 days”, which is awfully vague and arguably unrealistic, but it’s abundantly clear that the faster, sharper, and smoother G Power 5G will deliver much lower real-life autonomy scores between charges in the lack of a cell size increase.
It’s also a tad disappointing to see the charging capabilities minimally upgraded from 10 to 15W, especially with the recommended price jacked up from $199.99 to $299.99 stateside.
The triple rear-facing camera module combining a 50MP primary shooter with 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors seems to have gone completely unchanged, and the same goes for the sluggish 10W charger included in the retail box as standard.
Curiously enough, there are no words on impending availability at major operators like Verizon and T-Mobile itself, but you probably shouldn’t panic just yet. Something tells us this is only the first announcement of at least a few.
