Moto G Power Review: What Up G? | Smooth Mid-Range Phone with Monster Battery Life and More!

Is the Moto G Power this the best mid-ranger in all the land? The competition is tough and numerous, so the new G Power better be bringing a good game. Check it what happens!
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1:12 Close-up: Moto G Power
3:38 Flashlight Test
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7:24 Camera Comparison + Samples
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15:46 Final Verdict / Conclusion
16:27 Outro (thumbs down segment)
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[@gearupaaron]

Hey friends, I've been excited to test this phone for a while - it's one of the best mid-range phones out there. Enjoy this video!

[@AuntR0nda]

google is running a hundred off too until fathers day on google-fi. got one out the door 159 thanks to your recommendation. cheers!

[@gearupaaron]

That's a sweet deal, man! Glad my video helped... Enjoy it!

[@clucka]

I just bought the unlocked version at Best Buy last month. Fantastic phone. It runs smoothly, good triple camera system, decent sounding stereo speakers, big bright and sharp display..I'm on Verizon prepaid

[@gearupaaron]

Nice! Enjoy your new toy 👍 Thanks for sharing, clucka!

[@jtec99]

What up G? I've owned it for 2 months now. Have you tried any of the gcam mods with it yet? I've had really good results with a generic (all phones apply) apk.

[@robotcat7821]

I love how detailed this video is

[@gearupaaron]

I try, although I do wish I have more time with each item to go into deeper detail (if necessary).

[@loishajjar6624]

I've had this phone for a week. I got it because I needed a phone and I'm poor. OMG. $10 per month thru Consumer Cellular (my carrier). This phone is awesome. I'm a casual user, so I tested the battery for me, and 4 days, and I still had 31% left. Really. The camera quality is very good compared to my old Samsung. Foliage pics in NH are true to color and beautiful. If you are on a tight budget like me, this phone is a really really good option. I highly recommend it.

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Lois, yes that battery is a BEAST! The phone is really quite the complete package with a great price to boot. Glad you're enjoying it!

[@jeanlee7464]

Bought the Moto G Power and got it yesterday. Charged it to 100% and with hotspot on and while setting up my phone (installed apps, restore backup from Google account, tested phone's functionality & settings, etc...) it drained battery down to 20% in 8-9 hrs. Also phone quality was OK for short calls but in a 20 min call, it went to sleep, dropped call volume, friend said my voice dropped to a whisper, etc... Have some remote 1 hr calls in next couple of days, will see if call issues persist. For now, giving the phone a 7 out of 10. UPDATE:. My rating for Moto G Power is 10 out of 10 and it works perfectly now. What happened? During my initial setup, I backed up my old Samsung to my Google Drive and let the START menu on my new Moto restore automatically. Two issues:. Device setting from my old Samsung messed up the CALL capability on my new Moto and I had bloatware on my old Samsung that Play Store automatically installed. LESSON LEARNED:. After factory resetting multiple times, I chose not to install Device Setting from my old Samsung and I manually picked which additional APPs I wanted to install on my new phone. I cut out 20 apps out of 50 that was on my old Samsung that I never really used or were incompatible with my new Moto. It's been two weeks now and everything is working fine and running pretty fast. Not planning to buy another phone until my carrier (Visible) offers 5G and then I'll need a 5G compatible phone. Hopefully it's another Motorola because I love the Moto Gestures.

[@gearupaaron]

Hey Jean, the battery drain is somewhat common with Android - it takes a few days to learn your habits from new, then when things calm down, you'll likely see better SOTs.

[@CityChristina]

Since you're busy installing updates on your first day, of course the battery will seem to drain quicker on the first day, silly! Since we usually are on our new phone more than usual on the first day.

[@1painter4hire]

Just found Your Channel, GREAT JOB MAN !! this is the BEST review I've seen, THANK YOU !!

[@gearupaaron]

👍 Glad you found the channel and enjoyed the review! Come back soon!

[@diannewelch5258]

Yep my words exactly. Very detailed and enjoyable to listen to. Many thanks.

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks Dianne for the encouragement! Sorry about the late reply... I'm out camping! 🏕️

[@stephenpaden626]

Just ordered the Moto G power from Tracfone for only $119 and it comes with a 1 year service Card included( 1,500 min's,1500 texts& 1.5 gb of data) I'm upgrading from the Moto G 7 power that I also got from Tracfone, looking forward to the new phone!!

[@gearupaaron]

Well done, Stephen! Did you get the 2020 or 2021 edition?

[@stephenpaden626]

@@gearupaaron only the 2020 edition of the Moto G power is available from Tracfone so that's the one I got!!

[@gearupaaron]

Not sure if you've read some of the recent comments, but the old one (yours) might be the better!

[@michaelmurray2104]

How do you like it for just the basic talk and texting I seen some people complain about the phone didn't work well in speaker phone also they miss text messages it didn't alert them.

[@mattheweveretts7648]

Just ordered mine to replace my iPhone 7. I’ve been Apple for the last 10 years but I couldn’t pass up a $250 phone with such good reviews. I’m excited to get it!

[@gearupaaron]

Let us know how it goes , Matt! I'm always interested to know how smooth (or not) the migration for iOS users like yourself is. One thing's for sure - $250 is a lot of phone for the money!

[@mattheweveretts7648]

@@gearupaaron So I'm just over 24 hours in with the new phone. I've got to admit that yesterday I felt like giving it up and going back to iPhone, but now I'm starting to get things figured out and appreciate what Android has to offer that iPhone doesn't. In the two days between ordering the phone and it arriving I made sure to back up everything I could to google. This made for a very quick transition of my contacts, photos, calendars, notes, safari favorites and some passwords. The struggle was the learning curve of just using the phone and the overwhelming settings and options. Also, downloading all of my apps was a pain as most of my passwords weren't remembered and then each app ask for some kind of verification that it's actually you logging into the new device. But before I went to bed last night most of that was sorted out. So far the biggest pain has been has been other people's iPhones taking a while to realize I'm not longer using an iPhone and sending SMS messages instead of iMessage. Today has been exploring the phone a bit more and adjusting notification settings for different apps as they pop up throughout the day. It's exciting to learn a new way of doing things after a decade and I've got to say I'm having fun. My last Android was the original Samsung Galaxy S. I'm glad to see Android has come a LONG way since those days. There's still a few things on this phone that just isn't as sleek as my iPhone was (like the different swiping gestures) but I'm learning and not as intimated. So overall not a bad transition! As friends complain that they have to look at a green bubble while texting me, I'm telling them how much better Android is.

[@mrt1957]

@@mattheweveretts7648 get last pass to manage all your passwords, you can thank me later. Android has wonderful options, you can change any aspect of the phone you like. Smart Launcher is a nice tool that puts your icons in an easy to use circle configuration. Lastpass is truly the first thing you should download, it is free but the premium version allows 2FA. Welcome to android where you won't feel like a prisoner.

[@CityChristina]

@@mattheweveretts7648 Are you still using the G Power today? Still like it?

[@alicesmith5361]

This is the best review I've seen on this phone; it's exceptionally detailed and informative. I think this will be my next big purchase. Thank you!

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks Alice, I appreciate your support! Let us know what you end up with and how you like it! 😁

[@dennisdales7504]

I bought one last June and I've been very happy with it. The main camera is excellent, especially for landscape/outdoor shots I've gotten some fantastic shots this Fall. It's not bad in low light/indoor pics either to be honest. The LCD screen is clear, sharp and bright. But it's the overall package that really impressed me. If you don't have the money to shell out for a BMW then this is your Toyota. Thanks for the review! You actually tipped the scales in my decision to go with this phone! There have been some big price drops recently for anyone else considering the Moto G8 Power.

[@gearupaaron]

Glad to hear that this video helped your decision, Dennis, AND that you're enjoying your new toy! The camera is a pretty good package. 👍

[@russellsherry130]

Hello just found your channel,luv your sense of humor between you and Kevin breeze if I don't find a decent phone there is definitely something wrong!! Thanks for the heads up review and look forward to seeing more of your channel.😀

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Russell, glad you could drop in! Thanks for the encouraging comments, man. Come back tomorrow for a new episode! Peace ✌️

[@hansgruber7680]

I did my part! Nice work, glad you still have ur foot.

[@gearupaaron]

Thank you, Hans! I'm also glad I still have my head, too, which is arguably more important. 😁 Come back soon, man!

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

This thing's battery is pretty incredible, I will say not as good as the G7 Power sadly. However, it does improve a lot of things the G7 Power didn't do as well, we get a better camera setup, Bluetooth 5.0, dual speakers, and now more storage and ram. I'm very impressed with this phone as it now has a lot more going for it than just having a big battery like last year's G7P.

[@gearupaaron]

I agree - it's great that this phone isn't just a one-trick pony anymore. Let's hope Motorola sticks with this formula.

[@UNSC-ow3bh]

MOTO have trounced every other major phone maker in the entry level to mid range segment. Samsung have had enough of that though with the A51 and A71 LOL Superb review and you have a new subscriber now!!!

[@gearupaaron]

Hey Travis, thanks for your support! It's true, Moto has been on a roll.

[@DjLXiX]

Yeah, even the Samsung's budget options aren't as cheap as the Motorolas. I mean, yeah, you can get The Galaxy A51 for $270, but that's only for GSM carriers. Other than that, you're paying $399 for it. Which I don't think it's worth THAT MUCH.

[@p8ryot]

I was determined to buy this until you pointed out it could cut my head off at 12:59, Whew that was close. Seriously it arrives Jul 1st. I'm psyched. Great video, Thanks.

[@gearupaaron]

Glad you liked the video, James! Why is your phone only coming in July? That seems like a ways off.

[@p8ryot]

@@gearupaaron I ordered it this morning from Amazon, Covid 19 delays I guess. I have Amazon Prime but it's still another 11 days away, it's gonna be a looooong 11 days. Plus I live in Alaska, it takes another day or two on average.

[@gearupaaron]

Ah, Alaska, that kinda explains it. Stay safe up there! 😎

[@p8ryot]

Small compared to the lower 48, I work hospital maint. we set up many rooms but few were used. Many AK restaurants opened back up long ago. So many more locals out fishing and camping now. It's like tourism season without the tourists. Though the tourism industry is still suffering.

[@gearupaaron]

I'd bet. We hafta be the ones supporting our local businesses for the time being.

[@ChristopherHeidt]

Just ordered me one of these... So stoked! Thanks for your review

[@gearupaaron]

Hope you enjoy it - when will you receive yours?

[@terrischwartz9715]

Very informative and fun... Great job ☺️

[@gearupaaron]

Happy you enjoyed it, Terri! Thanks for dropping a comment... Come back for more videos! 😁

[@BradfordHills]

Great review, my brother!

[@gearupaaron]

Thank you, Bradford! Come back soon 😎

[@jimhall3810]

camera's are in the corner because they can't make them as slim as the phones are. If they put the camera in the center of the phone, it will rock if laying on its back when you press on the screen. Some phones get around this by making a huge phone section to help stop this rocking. They learned to place the array in the upper corner to stop the rocking, Some people believe the camera array sticks out to keep the flash from reflecting off the shiny back of the phone. This is not true. The cameras are difficult to build slim. The better the camera, the thicker.

[@FlintG]

I am so getting this as my next upgrade coming from iPhone 6s plus.

[@gearupaaron]

It's a really good phone on a budget!

[@IWASTEDMYTIME]

I switched from an iPhone 8 to the g power. I love it!

[@ereztree]

You won't be disappointed! I have the Moto G Power. It a great phone.

[@christownsend316]

IWASTEDMYTIME just what I was looking for someone coming from an iPhone I am coming from a iPhone 7 Plus which was fine but will I notice a lot of difference going from iPhone to g power speed or camera wise

[@MM-yt4dm]

Could you please show us how to work with this phone? Thank you

[@johng9361]

Like your channel. Subbed.

[@gearupaaron]

Thank you for your support! Pass the word! 👍😁

[@JulioMo]

Dude your channel is awesome! Keep it up. Subscribed!

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for the kind words, Julio! Glad you think so. Hope you keep visiting for new awesome videos!

[@wca631]

Great review. I am getting one next Tuesday I hope it lives up to it. I hate high priced phones and have always gone with Motorola phones

[@gearupaaron]

I think Moto is making a come back, doing what they do best - giving us great budget/mid-range phones, after a lot of blunders from the past few years. Let us know if you end up settling on one!

[@zyzer5899]

I had this phone before my pixel 6 and it wasn't to bad but after a year it started crashing, freezing up, and restarting itself. Otherwise it was pretty solid for the price! Talking about the weight of It I remember watching KZbin in bed and dropping it on my face and that sucker kinda hurt a bit 😂

[@gearupaaron]

You got away without any facial bruising? That's impressive! 🤣

[@cameronboyd397]

Great review, thanks. I understand that 2 MP for the macro is a little small, but nevertheless I would have liked to see a couple of photos from it, perhaps when you did the close up comparison of the plant. Show it without the macro, for fair comparison to the Pixel, but then show what the macro can do. Thanks again.

[@gearupaaron]

Happy that you found the vid useful. And thanks for your suggestion, Cameron! 👍

[@petersamuels9392]

Nice review and presentation,best of other motorola G reviews

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks Peter! Do you have a G of your own?

[@elky1964]

Great review thanks (subscribed)... Already own the Moto G7 (and Pixel 2XL) being very impressed with what Motorola is able to achieve at their price points. Like the near stock Android experience, overall performance, Moto Actions, their physical rear mounted fingerprint sensor is one of my favs/preferred, cameras for this price range are impressive, and so on. Anyway, the G Power's 5000 mAh battery enticed me enough to purchase, yet to receive but on its way. So done spending the BIG bucks for today's flagships as finding devices such as these easily suffice for 98-99% of my needs, and I save a bundle in doing so. P.S. Actually finding update support on the Moto G7 rivals my more expensive LG/Huawei phone's which cost 3-4 times the price, that's crazy.

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for sharing that. It's clear Motorola is listening to us and is finally making good phones again, albeit a huge glut of models. And thank you for subscribing! 👍👍

[@elky1964]

@@gearupaaron Yeah feel Motorola is doing alright, and agree a few too many models. Funny thing is I'm getting way more enjoyment toying with the likes of these compared to those devices that cost 4-5 as much. Do kinda miss having that bleeding edge camera tech but what we are saving makes it more than worth it to me.

[@spartan.falbion2761]

For videoing, don't let it hunt. By tapping an area, you decide the point of focus. Autofocus isn't intelligent, it needs assistance. For the night pictures, did you try using the manual mode? It has manual focus and shutter control. It's not clear at first that it has this feature. A camera without manual focus is not a real camera. It does have video stabilisation, though not having had the phone for long I don't know if it's up to scratch. Yes, the camera has manual focus and shutter control. I can verify that I don't work for Motorola - and certainly have had issues with this phone - though when it comes to the camera, the only issue is the interface which is both fiddly and ingenious at the same time. It fulfills my needs for shooting a documentary film. I am not saying it's perfection. Pro photographers more often than not use cameras that are 10 or more years old. Please buy a 'rugged' case for it. Though the clear plastic one is okay, it won't protect it if it falls screen side down.

[@teresitadioquino9978]

Great detailed review

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks Teresita! Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@pdraggy]

I've been a happy Moto customer since the original Moto RAZR way back in 2000! wasn't impressed by G7 at ALL (mostly cuz my Moto X4 from 2 years prior was better than it! And cheaper!) so didn't notice the G8, but the G8 (in the US the plain ole G) is AWESOME. No NFC or Wireless Charging when my X4 does but everything else is LIGHT years ahead for just 6 bucks a month (100 bucks off) on Google Fi. I also ordered a nice fold over case from Amazon, this phone is gonna be so shiek!

[@gearupaaron]

Way to support Motorola! This new phone is gonna be awesome for ya... Let us know how it goes, pdraggy!

[@snipsnapsizzle2722]

I listen too music,KZbin, podcast etc. At work . Needed a phone that would last atleast my whole work shift and this phone delievers and then some. Like use it all day for whatever and still be good until the next day . Heavy phone user by the way

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for sharing... These things are battery beasts... Love 'em! Enjoy your phone!

[@leesmith124]

Excellent preso and great energy! Subscribed :)

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for the kind words and for subbing, Lee! Tell your friends and family about this channel! 😁

[@leesmith124]

@@gearupaaron Your review convinced me to make the purchase combined with other research. BTW, $20 price drop on Amazon as of yesterday :)

[@gearupaaron]

Dude, cheaper is sweeter!

[@Hiiyoo33]

Youre great at reviews!! Subbed

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for the props and support! Merry Christmas! 😁

[@DjLXiX]

Okay, I've been researching phones.. Midrange phones.. For a whole 2-3 months.. Also learning more about different phones, specs, and processors along with it.. The pixel 4a was going to be my origanal option, but I feel as if there's phones that deliver a similar performance that I'd equally be happy with.. Will the Moto G Power be a significant upgrade from my Galaxy A10e? and would I be happy with it..? Thank you!!!

[@gearupaaron]

Hi @DJLXIX, yes, it'll be an upgrade from the A10, especially in the battery department, even compared to the Pixel 4a. The only area that the Pixel trumps them all is the camera. Hope that helps!

[@DjLXiX]

@@gearupaaron thank you so much!!! I think I would be really happy with it. Even with the cameras and everything. I think they're pretty decent for the price too

[@CityChristina]

@@DjLXiX I have Motorola G7 Play (which is cheaper) and Pixel 4a. I'm going back to Moto. Yes, Pixels have better camera but Motorola is better for everything else. Even that Moto is cheaper, the Pixel 4a feels very cheap, like a toy phone. Disappointed.

[@Iamthebear3]

I actually have an iPhone 11 through t mobile that I never use half of the features on, now I’m switching to Verizon and I think you sold me on this phone. Thank you

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Caleb, thanks for commenting... Feel free to ask a question about the phone or Android in general - I'll try my best to answer, but I also know that there are plenty of people here willing to chime in, too.

[@Iamthebear3]

I'm pretty hands on, I'm actually replying to you on the power. Feels very good so far!

[@whitcheywoman]

I just bought this phone, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I've had mostly Samsung. The one problem that I am having, is that I am not hearing a ringing when I call someone. It's just silent. I've tried the things that people have suggested but nothing is working. Do you have any idea why I can not hear the ring? It doesn't even work if I have a head phone jack in the 3.5. Any help would be appreciated. If not, looks like I will send it back and get another Samsung

[@craisin7]

Thumbs up for the "mackerel" lens, too funny!

[@gearupaaron]

Glad you found that funny. 👍 My wife would probably roll her eyes... Every. Time.

[@EvilSeedlet]

thanks for the great, honest review :)

[@gearupaaron]

Thank you - I try to be! 😎

[@juliemann3243]

Thank you. I just bought one. I'm a lite user. I liked my old Huawai better. Is there a Notes feature? Thank you.

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Julie, thanks for your comments! Out of curiosity, which Huawei do you have? In terms of notes, I don't recall if there's a built in one, but if you're willing, there are tons of great free note-taking apps.

[@rgonnering]

Does G Power work work with G7 Power turboCharger for quick charge? How long does it take to charge the G Power with the supplied charger?

[@gearupaaron]

Hey @rgonnering, the G Power doesn't have a Supercharger - it's 10W. The G7 has a 15W charger, on the other hand. With the bundled charger it takes 2 hours from zero to full, but it's limited to 10W, IIRC.

[@owenmeyer1305]

Nice review and good sense of humor. Regarding the display, are the colors a little less bright than some other phones? Also, is it annoyingly heavy to carry around? Thank you.

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Owen, thanks for your questions. The weight is pretty balanced and thus pretty spread out in your hands or pocket. The screen is plenty solid (it's not UHD, mind you) for the price. Hope that helps some!

[@MrAddummm]

6:16 WHAT?!? no way!?!?!?

[@gearupaaron]

Yes way! I just did a second test and this time it went 20 hours, probably because I had more apps installed (and therefore background services) then. But still crazy impressive battery on this thing.

[@Gyppor]

Good review of the G power. I really enjoy using mine, even though it's quite large with a good impact case on it. I agree the main camera is very good in good light. I find the ultra wide is quite terrible, with way too much noise reduction that smudges details even in half decent lighting. I tried installing a port of Gcam called "Urnyx's 7.3 v2.5" which allows the use of the wide lens. This port is not specifically for the G power so there are some glitches with using the wide lens: you need to use the options menu to enable the telephoto lens (since gcam appears to think the wide is actually a tele), and video doesn't work with the wide lens.However, HDR+ works and night sight works. Noise is still there but there is much less noise reduction resulting in a lot more detail. HRD photos are sharper and look better. Another downside is the barrel distortion correction in camera isn't done right. Still, for general purpose it gives way better pictures on the wide lens and better pictures with the main shooter.

[@gearupaaron]

Well put, and thank you for your observation on the cameras. GCam ports are the best!

[@larrywood4830]

A gram man!

[@bmloveofficial]

I'm hoping that Motorola/Lenovo will get it together with their cameras and actually focus on them more. I want to see budget phones actually prove me wrong as to why sometimes; spending more is just an overall better investment. I think it's sad to even consider a 2MP lens because it wouldn't even work for a flip phone let alone in 2020 on a smartphone. I think for the macro lens, if they were going to go lower quality, they could of at least put in an 8MP or even a 5MP macro lens to make things a little more justifiable. Really wish they would provide a night mode as well. I just don't see the excuse anymore to exclude that because a $199 Galaxy A20 even has night mode and it's not the greatest camera either but at least it has it to help improve it a bit. I'll always love Pixel phones so eventually; I'll probably upgrade and get a Pixel 4a 5G or if things are going really really well; a Pixel 5 but I'm sick of seeing Google is the only company (aside from Samsung) that is actually doing more than just slapping cameras on the phone and saying "here you go; sharp pictures because its a 16mp" when in reality; that's not how it works... the secret to great pictures is really in the processing after the picture is taken and a lot of companies fail terribly at that. I'll be happy when the days come that I can spend at most; $300 and get a great camera, great battery life, and modern nice looking hardware with a decent screen, decent ram, and a solid performing processor.

[@gearupaaron]

A mainstream high content phone for $300 will be a pipedream for a while, but like you, we can all hope. 😁 Thanks for your thoughts!

[@olympic-ass-eater]

You can buy this phone as a backup phone like use it for listening for spotify, podcast, or netflix. It is on sale for $179.

[@bhaworth1]

Just got this to replace failing 6 plus. Wow, Apple gets $600 plus just for it's name! Love the Moto!

[@gearupaaron]

Happy to hear that you're enjoying your new toy! How is it working for you so far?

[@Iceblaze520]

Why do I buy the phone and then watch overview video???

[@cebapplejak5997]

Okie subbed

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for your support! Spread the word! 👍

[@terreshap]

I loved your review! Between this and the Pixel 2 XL, which should I get?

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Terresha, that's a tough one - I have two P2XLs and I stay with them because of the combination of camera, flagship performance (for its time but still relevant today) and price. I'd get the Moto for the battery life, camera options, and security updates. Hope that helps!

[@bbqjones]

If it did sever your foot you might be in for a lawsuit. I didn't see any warning on the back that says 'don't drop this on your foot'!

[@gearupaaron]

I think they just need a "Not for use by clutzes or butterfingers" and call it a day. 😎

[@dinaann0703]

Does this phone have a notification light? how do I turn it on?

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Dina, thanks for your questions! There is a notification light, but it's not activated/used, oddly. You CAN turn it on if you root it, though. Hope that helps! Happy New year!

[@wahazit1]

I'm wondering which phone I should get because in Canada the Moto G7 Power and the Moto G Power are the EXACT same price. I personally only care about which one has better screen quality for things like watching KZbin videos, which one has gorilla Glass, and which one has a better speed or less lagging? Also do you like the whole punch look on the Moto G power or the other design on the Moto G7 power? I would really appreciate honest feedback, because they honestly are priced the same in my country.

[@gearupaaron]

G Power FTW! Between the two models, it should have everything that you stated. 😎

[@TrainerRain]

Would you say this is a better buy compared to the Samsung a51?

[@gearupaaron]

For the G Power - price, battery life, UI, and camera. For the A51 - screen, design, weight, UI customization, and possibly more frequent updates.

[@randyab9go188]

I cannot see how you turn back on one button navigation. I hate gestures and three button navigation is a big step backwards. I will never understand why Moto comes up with a perfectly good navigation technique and they remove it and replace it with something clunky, vague and inferior. Whether you need it or not we have to come up with a new feature to help sell you a phone every year. Not that it's an improvement.🤬

[@newfnshow031]

the pixel 3a wipes the floor with this Moto

[@gearupaaron]

Except in battery life, camera white balance and color accuracy in good light, and stereo speakers. 😁 They both (3a and Moto) have strengths and weaknesses - the 3a is great (love the camera), but since it's not sold brand new by Google anymore, I'd rather get a refurbished 3, which is a little cheaper and is a flagship.

[@UKSportsFan]

@@gearupaaron ..you forgot to include price among your "exceptions" 👍

[@CityChristina]

Other than for their camera, I disagree. I have both and Pixel feels cheap, it's like carrying a toy phone.

[@rheaandmichael7958]

I am getting rid of my iPhone se 2020 and getting this. I was fond of Apple but I need a better assistant and Siri ain’t it. The loss of Qi charging does suck but not that bad. I really hate Siri’s dumbass. Apple needs to do better with that if you ask me. Paying premium dollars but not getting everything you need including a functioning assistant. I regret attempting to switch to Apple.

[@gearupaaron]

You're giving up on your SE? I guess if you need a useful and reliable voice assistant, then I agree, Siri ain't gonna cut it.

[@nunya___]

LOL This phone can cut your head off. *like*🤪

[@Iceblaze520]

How is it perform with Fortnite?

[@baileygalbreath9927]

I have been doing soooooo much research do you think this would be a good phone coming from a Samsung j7

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Bailey - yes, this is definitely a step (or two) up from the J7. You'd like the G Power, but of course, it boils down to your budget and needs for a new phone.

[@baileygalbreath9927]

Thanks so much ,also great video !

[@gearupaaron]

Glad you think so... Feel free to check out other reviews I did about the Samsung A51 and TCL 10L mid-rangers, too. They're all pretty sweet in their own way.

[@flash8854]

Is Moto G Power better than motorola moto g8 plus vs motorola g8 power ? Thanks.

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks for your question, @Flash! The G8 Power and G Power are essentially the same, but the former is for Europe, while they both have different radio bands and charging speeds, too. Hope that helps!

[@flash8854]

@@gearupaaron Thanks! Which phone is better on audio recorder, footage, photos.....Motorola Moto G8 plus or Moto G Power? Thank you.

[@gearupaaron]

I haven't had a chance to test the G8, so can't objectively say, but based on specs and other reviews, the two would be pretty much identical in those aspects.

[@2088bob1]

i always put a cover on my phone anyway

[@davekrukraft9281]

Nice job,wait out the beaver/ground hog,they do move on,mine did in a year.It made a hole under my shed.

[@gearupaaron]

I think we didn't have to wait that long - I think it's moved on from our property! We must be too noisy or something. Ha-ha.

[@MonteLeeMyPOV]

Get a cat! or two! My 10 year old black panther just caught a gopher twice the side of his head today! Hunting cats are awesome and its natural.Go to shelter. There are lots waiting for you right now!

[@dos_feratu]

Thanks for this!

[@gearupaaron]

Anytime, Eric! 👍

[@lanya47]

Aaron, I had almost decided on the Moto G Stylus because I need more storage. I read that there's some way to put apps on an SD card. Is that true? If so, I want the Moto G Power.

[@gearupaaron]

Hey Margot, great question... The G family (and some of the newer phones) have gotten rid of the ability to format SD cards as internal storage (to install apps), so yeah, if you need to install more apps than the G Power's 64GB, then the Stylus would be it. Hope that helps some.

[@lanya47]

@@gearupaaron Helps a lot, thanks! I need storage as I don't have a laptop anymore.

[@gearupaaron]

Cool. Feel free to ask anyone here questions!

[@rc653]

I've started with the Moto z2 Force with seperate battery pack and large bezels, then currently the z3 Play with slimmer bezel, and now I want to downgrade to a larger screen and battery to the G Power or G8 Power because I'm really digging the punch hole selfie cam. Seems like the G series is starting to blur the specs with the higher end Z line.

[@gearupaaron]

Good point, Ron. It's really a great time for consumers, but Motorola might have to tighten up their product lines a bit to make them more distinguishable/relevant to different users.

[@Five0]

Yesterday I switched from G7 Power to G Power. I just switched back a few minutes ago. The first problem was the hotspot could not be used and my provider could not solve the problem. That was the deciding factor for switching back to G7. I bought it because I wanted the new features 64gb with 4gb RAM and to upgrade to Android 10 and none of those are worth not having the hot spot. And the new processor is no big deal, at all, not a noticeable upgrade. Battery life is great but that like all the features with G7 are not improvements. The new G Power also feels cheap and I absolutely hate the camera "dot" to the left that is an eyesore. I do not recommend G Power if you already enjoy your G7. I have been a Straight Talk customer for a decade and the G7 is their best performer with supported features.

[@gearupaaron]

Bummer Guess. Did the provider suggest resetting the APN to default? That has been known to help with Moto phones to enable hotspot.

[@Five0]

@@gearupaaron yes, went thru the setup completely. The settings have not changed and should not be an issue. I can only wonder and will try it again in a couple of months while I wait for them to investigate why it's happening. G7 saved the day.

[@christownsend316]

I am coming from an iPhone 7 Plus that died will this phone meet my daily driver needs just a normal user is the camera at least as good as the several years old 7 plus?

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Chris, thanks for your question! Is your priority for a new phone the camera? Any other criteria?

[@christownsend316]

GearUP with Aaron no actually just like the way this looks and wondering if coming from the 7 plus will I be dissatisfied and I am not a power user at all and only use the camera to take pics of the kids etc

[@gearupaaron]

I think you'll be pretty happy with it. If you need the best camera out there at roughly the same price range, you should check out the Pixel 3a or iPhone SE - these two are about$40-50 more than the Moto. Either way, they all have their strengths and are fantastic phones!

[@seleldjdfmn221]

Lovely. What music do you Like? Stay Safe :o

[@gearupaaron]

Thanks, you too!

[@dmlaughlin1]

anyone else honestly feel they need 2.5, 3 days worth of battery in the cell phone? who cares, if you live in a place with electricity shoudln't really be an issue or selling point really

[@Madblaster6]

Moto is so messed up with their skews. I got the G8 Power. It has more cameras but not dual band wifi. How does that make sense?

[@gearupaaron]

I agree, while I think that Moto's renewed focus on budget to mid-range phones again is great, they need to stay focused on what their fans need. Moto is dangerously close to glutting the market with too many releases.

[@dbsmithinFL]

Aaron, your videos are always geared towards what the consumer wants to know rather than what the manufacturer wants you to believe. Great job! Now...since you recently did a video where you raved about the G7 power, I was hoping you'd remark more as to whether the gains on this model are worth what you give up on the previous model. Its my understanding that with this model you get more RAM, twice the storage, upgraded camera, and higher resolution screen. However, you give up turbo charging, and face unlock and I think I've read a slight amount of battery life. Why Motorola always takes away something when they add to their model frustrates me. However, since the release price is the same as the previous model, I am thinking it is worth taking the leap. Waiting a little longer in case there's a Father's Day sale ( since there wasn't a Memorial Day sale).

[@gearupaaron]

Hey David, I can definitely say this: the G Power is worth the upgrade, unless you already own a G7 Power. The prices are so close that if I were looking for a new handset, it'll be the newer model. RAM and storage is actually the same (and the new chipset leverages them very well), but the screen upgrade and the long battery life (which seems close to, if not longer, than the G7P). Turbo Charger was nice, but I can do without face unlock (convenient, but neither the most reliable nor the safest). Yeah, if you can wait for discounts, it'll be a great, great buy. Father's Day might be too soon to offer discounts on such a new phone, but you never know!

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

I've upgraded to the G Power after having the G7 Power for 7 months, and I'm happy with it. But if you are on the fence, I'd wait. The G Power fixed a couple of my biggest nitpicks with the G7 Power and that was the storage space and camera quality. Definitely better this time around. And also turbo charging does work, but sadly doesn't ship with one. I'd hang on to your G7 Power if it still works. I'd only upgrade if you didn't have a big battery phone already.

[@dbsmithinFL]

@@JustAFatGuyInTX I almost purchased a G Power at Sam's and when I got to the pickup station, they didn't have it in stock...they just had the cards you take to the register to pay for it prior to pickup. So I got a refund. I am on the fence now for a couple of reasons. As has been Motorola's irritating practice, they give improvements and take away something else. In this case, I hear they have discontinued Gorilla Glass, the turbo charger, and face unlock (which the G7 power had). No NFC is only a minor drawback, but taking away features it had before is frustrating. Makes you want to wait for the next iteration if I can or buy the cheaper G7 power and make due with less storage and RAM until they come out with a better product value.

[@user-ek7cr8ph6m]

It's speaker are louder or not?

[@gearupaaron]

It's average, middle of the pack.

[@mrt1957]

It is $100 off now but don't get it because I am waiting for my new bank card and they are selling out fast.

[@gearupaaron]

😄 I hope you get yours before that happens!

[@Pahoe77]

I'm avidly watching all the reviews I can find on the g power. I believe I will be getting 1 tomorrow. I currently have a Note 3. Which I bought new. It is still working, but am starting to have some issues with it. I was looking @ the Note 10+, but between the price & the fact that samsung has decided to embed commercials in the app, which are not removable, has me deciding on the g power. & oh yeah, if you get it from best buy & your carrier is sprint, you can currently get it for $199.

[@gearupaaron]

Wow, Note 3? You've been rocking it since, what, 2013? Impressive stuff, man. Anyway, I'd love to test the 10+ to see if the issues are truly a barrier or not. Maybe one day - that's beyond my channel's budget ATM. 😗 Have you also considered the G Stylus, which might be more similar to your Note 3 with the stylus and all?

[@Pahoe77]

@@gearupaaron yes. In fact thats what I 1st looked at. But I dont use the stylus much anymore. I like the battery size in the g power. I liked the 128gb as opposed to the 64gb, but, I'll get a sd card to make up the difference. Thanks for the review.

[@gearupaaron]

Glad you found the vid useful. Enjoy your weekend! Let us know what phone you end up with!

[@tedwu9370]

can you run nova launcher on this device?

[@gearupaaron]

Yes, you can

[@scottg2045]

@@gearupaaron does it have an led notification light?

[@rheaandmichael7958]

I’m colorblind so the camera won’t matter as much to me haha

[@gearupaaron]

Noice!

[@hanginlaundry360]

So how can I move apps to the sd card on this phone? Do I have to root it???

[@gearupaaron]

When you insert a new card, it'll ask you how you'd want to set up the card - either as storage to transfer files between devices (like your regular memory card), or use it exclusively for the device to install (applicable) app and associated files. No root required.

[@hanginlaundry360]

@@gearupaaron Thank you!

[@gearupaaron]

No problem!

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Bruh. I picked up this phone on Amazon (im in Michigan in the US...and I got the 2020 version. And it is brand NEW, NOT a refurb if any kind) It's on Amazon listed for $139.99 with SAME DAY FREE SHIPPING!!! I thought that was an UNBELIEVABLE price especially taking into account free same day storage. This phone is amazing at any price, but when you remember it's $139 it's genuinely mind blowing. No exaggeration, I will never pay more than $250 for a phone ever again. The low to mid range space has gotten SO good over the past couple years it is unbelievable.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Unless you're the type of person that "MUST HAVE" (for whatever silly reason you say to try to justify that..) this is perfect fir anywhere from a beginner to a pretty advanced Android user. The camera is shockingly great. The screen quality is 1080P and the brightness is GREAT. The processor runs very fast. It has 4GB if ram and 64 GB of storage (with the ability to add storage with an SD Card. The only "downside" is that the rear is plastic so it doesn't feel as 'high end' as some other phones that have glass front and back. The battery life is PHENOMENAL. it's got fast charging. The front facing camera is great quality too. It's a very very good "MID RANGE" device that you can now buy for a ridiculous $139. Honest to God, I'd happily pay $350-$400 for this and feel like I paid a fair price, but at $139...it is really a no brainer.

[@gearupaaron]

$140 is a fantastic price for what you get!

[@DjZeroPlayer1]

i think the moto g8 line was bad as hell, i had the g6plus and g7plus and they were georgous, but the g8 line hell wtf, the g8 plus camera on mine didnt stick it literally fell out (the glass). on the moto g power it has shadows around the punchhole and something inside of the phone is lose, also performance is worse with better specs which made me swap to the pixel 4a

[@CityChristina]

I have both Motorola G7 Play and Pixel 4a and the Pixel feels much cheaper, it's like carrying a toyphone. Yuck, switching back to Motorola. Pixels do have better cameras, though.

[@donnabailey5059]

does this phone have the ability to be used as a wifi hotspot????

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Donna, yes it does, as long as you have hotspot subscribed or available through your provider. Hope that helps!

[@newfnshow031]

Moto only gives one OS update

[@dorate100]

i got for 180

[@gearupaaron]

That's a great deal! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@salihgoktekin6693]

I just bought for 160€

[@2088bob1]

like i give a shit what a phone looks like

[@jackylin5508]

请问这机器怎么样 ?

[@mooot7272]

我现在不知道。 星期三在这里我会告诉你的。 不好意思， 我的中文不好, 我只想练习一点中文。 谢谢 :)

[@shachetjordan2978]

Does Moto G Power have wifi calling?

[@gearupaaron]

Yes, it does!

[@shachetjordan2978]

How do i get to it...i typed it in the search bar and it doesn't come up

[@FlashTVOfficial]

Got it just for 150

[@gearupaaron]

Fantastic deal! Black Friday?

[@FlashTVOfficial]

@@gearupaaron yes

[@honkathon9053]

I put my apple iphone 11 in trash and going for this because it makes a call when I need it not tethered to a umbiblical cord

[@newfnshow031]

the a51 unlocked is currently 230 making it cheaper than this phone and it has oled with a bigger screen

[@nickthorn449]

This phone is way cheaper than a51 now

[@tylerbuckingham6793]

TyLer

[@gearupaaron]

Hi Tyler

[@reuireuiop0]

Broke a toe huh ? Thass the one problem I have with these bulky beasts. You take m out da pocket & leave m sitting on the cafe table - until Mr snap comes along.. Bye bye Moto Z3 Or such a heavy bastard drops and breaks itself to pieces. Farewell Nexus 6P. So If i'm going to buy such a big brick again ? Moto E6Plus snugs comfortably into the pocket, slow, light & all.... Don't think this G8Power would sit there as easy...

[@horrorgaming1799]

250 not budget. 20 bucks budget

[@UKSportsFan]

Considering that comparable phones range from $350 to $650...while upper tier Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhones go for $750 to $1000... and $250 for a brand new smartphone that rivals them in features and performance IS a good "budget" option.

[@mikepatterson57]

got mine for 179.00 at BH camera?

[@gearupaaron]

That's a good deal!

[@Mofjos]

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