Motorola Moto G Power (2021) vs Motorola Moto G Power (2022)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) and the Motorola Moto G Power (2022), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Motorola Moto G Power (2021) smartphone

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)

From $39
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Motorola Moto G Power (2022) smartphone

Motorola Moto G Power (2022)

From $74
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Head to head

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
Price$39$74
Our rating7/107/10
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging15W10W
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)512 GB128 GB
Screen size6.6 in6.5 in
Refresh rate—90 Hz
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)—203 g
ReleasedJan 2021Feb 2022
Summary: Motorola Moto G Power (2021) is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), screen size. Motorola Moto G Power (2022) is ahead on main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G Power (2021) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, 90Hz
Size6.6 inches, 105.2 cm² (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect Ratio—20:9
Pixel Density—~269 ppi

Platform

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
OSAndroid 10 (upgradable to Android 11)Android 11
ChipsetQualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)MediaTek Helio G37
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 610PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB)microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Main Camera

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
Modules48 MP, f/1.7 (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)—
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps
Triple—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 0.65µm, PDAF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Selfie Camera

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
Modules8 MP, f/2.2, 1.12µm—
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Battery

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired (Motorola TurboPower)10W wired

Body

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
Dimensions165.3 x 75.9 x 9.5 mm (6.51 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)167.2 x 76.5 x 9.4 mm
Weight206.5 g (7.30 oz)203 g
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic framePlastic body, water-repellent design
SIMNano-SIMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM)
ProtectionWater-repellent coating—

Comms

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFCNoNo
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0

Launch

Motorola Moto G Power (2021)Motorola Moto G Power (2022)
AnnouncedJanuary 20212021, November 17
ReleasedJanuary 14, 20212022, February 22

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or Motorola Moto G Power (2022)?

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Is the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) or the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) rated higher?

We rate the Motorola Moto G Power (2021) 7/10 and the Motorola Moto G Power (2022) 7/10.

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