Moto G Power lineup has dominated the budget smartphone segment with its exceptional value-for-money offering. The Moto G Power (2024) has been very successful, and now the 2025 edition is here with some nice upgrades.
The camera module now takes more space on the back, though the number of sensors is still the same — two on the back and one on the front. The Moto G Power (2025) looks a lot similar to the Edge 50 models that makes it look not-so-cheap, if not premium.
Motorola’s Leaf Green shade is the latest addition to its collection of striking color choices, though it also comes in a Slate Gray option. While design is subjective, the new color option looks far better to me than the standard whites, blacks, and silvers we’ve seen from other brands.
The 2025 model is 0.6mm smaller and 0.2mm thicker, while the width has gone up by 0.5mm. These minor differences will likely go unnoticed if you upgrade from the 2024 model. The rest of the spec sheet is largely similar to its predecessor except for stronger durability and protection.
The latest Moto G Power 5G rocks MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification that ensures protection in challenging conditions, such as free fall (nearly four feet), temperatures from -4°F to 140°F, and high humidity levels. It also features both IP68 and IP69 ratings for protection against dust and water (water jets also), which is only seen on premium smartphones. The 2024 model misses all of these, which makes the newer model a more reliable partner outdoors.
The IPS LCD screen is now slightly bigger at 6.8 inches (vs. 6.7 inches on the 2024 model). It still refreshes at 120Hz, which is already great. However, the notable addition is a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. There’s no display protection on the 2024 model. Motorola has indeed worked on bettering the protection and durability aspects, which was lacking before.
While the display has got some nice upgrades, the performance hasn’t. The 2025 edition is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, while the 2024 edition has a slightly more powerful Dimensity 7020 chip. The two chips don’t bring significant performance differences, though. So, you will still have a smooth experience with everyday tasks such as texting, browsing the internet, or scrolling social media.
The Moto G Power (2025) still comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, with a dedicated microSD slot for additional storage.
Motorola says it has worked to improve the camera output. However, the newer model shares the same hardware with its 2024 model — a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. There are only software upgrades powered by AI, such as Shot Optimization, Google Lens integration, Google Photos auto enhancement, and Auto Night Vision. The selfie camera is still 16MP.
If there’s one notable downside to the Moto G Power (2025), it’s the software. Last year, we saw the brand promising five Android upgrades to some models, but the Moto G Power is out of luck. It is still capped at two OS updates and three years of bi-monthly patches. Thankfully, it ships with Android 15 out of the box.
The battery is still 5,000mAh with support for 30W wired. The device also supports 15W wireless charging, which is a missing part from budget phones. The 2025 model supports Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 5, and NFC, just like its 2024 counterpart.
Moto G Power (2025) vs Moto G Power (2024): Conclusion
The 2025 edition looks premium as it resembles the Edge 50 from the rear side, and the striking Leaf Green color on top makes it a great-looking budget phone. Motorola has focused on making the newer model more durable and tougher to survive challenging conditions by adding IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H military-grade certification. The device also has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for additional protection.
There’s a new Dimensity 6300 chipset as well. The camera hardware is unchanged, though there are several AI features promising better outputs. The rest of the spec sheet is the same as the 2024 model.
| Moto G Power (2025) | Moto G Power (2025) | |
| Design | 166.6 x 77.1 x 8.7 mm 208g IP68 + IP69 MIL-STD 810H durability | 167.2 x 76.4 x 8.5 mm 201g Water-repellent design |
| Display | 6.8″ LCD, 120Hz 1080 x 2388 pixels Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 6.7″ IPS LCD, 120Hz 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (main) – f/1.8, OIS 8MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2 1080p videos at 60fps | 50MP (main) – f/1.8, OIS 8MP (ultrawide) – f/2.2, 118˚ FOV 1080p videos @ 60fps |
| Front camera | 16MP – f/2.4 1080p videos at 30fps | 16MP – f/2.4 1080p videos @ 30fps |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Mali-G57 MC2 GPU | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 IMG BXM-8-256 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM 128GB UFS 2.2 storage | 8GB LPDDR4X RAM 128GB UFS 2.2 storage |
| Software | Android 15 2 OS upgrades | Android 14 2 OS upgrades |
| Battery | 5,000mAh 30W wired 15W wireless | 5,000mAh 30W wired 15W wireless |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.3 USB Type-C | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.3 USB Type-C 2.0 |
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