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Moto G Power (2023)
Model timeline
Android smartphone with large battery
Budget · bottom third of smartphones
Quick take
In short: what each side says
Buyers · The press — each opened up in full further down ↓
Owners praise the phone's value, performance, audio, and camera for the price, but hardware issues like slow charging and touch sensitivity failures create frustration for some.
2 of 4 outlets are critical; Android Central disagrees.
The juries split — Divided. Check both sides before you commit.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
Top rivals in Smartphones.
The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The Moto G Power (2023) ranks third among phones under $500, with buyers validating its strong value, performance, and audio quality, though recurring hardware issues like slow charging and touch sensitivity failures temper enthusiasm for some users.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 901 buyer ratings of the Moto G Power (2023) from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
901 ratings · 7 written
across 4 retailers
What owners single out
Review 1's complaint about slow charging and touch sensitivity loss aligns with the weakest buyer-rated aspects of charging speed and touch responsiveness.
In their words
“I got this phone for a secondary phone and for the price tag this is a great phone. Most tasks run smooth if it's web browsing, social media or watching videos. The audio sounds really good with the stereo speakers. Phone calls were clear and loud. Everything I've done has ran smooth. Games run good on here if they're not graphic intense. The camera takes good clear pictures.”
jamesstee · verified purchase · walmart.com
“Thought this phone would be an upgrade from my TCL phone. This phone is VERY SLOW to charge and will not accept a charging block that charges faster. It also lost touch sensitivity after 5 days of use (no damage incurred), even after I I REMOVED the screen protector, tap/touch sensitivity did NOT improve.”
B in RVA · verified purchase · qvc.com
as of June 5 · 901 buyer ratings?
What the press says?
Where the established press lands.
The press leans critical
2 of 4 outlets are critical; Android Central disagrees.
Across 4 independent outlets · published expert reviews · last 18 months
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
You need a working Android phone without breaking the bank.
At ~$100, it delivers solid audio and value-for-money ratings with acceptable performance and camera, though low charging speed and touch responsiveness are trade-offs for the price.
You want a proven phone from an established maker with broad user consensus.
Motorola is an established brand with 901 reviews showing consensus, though the 3.2/5 rating and mid-tier catalog confidence suggest some quality concerns that temper the fit.
You prefer a phone that works without fiddling or complex setup.
Stock Android and Motorola's reputation for straightforward software support simplicity, but low touch responsiveness may create friction in everyday use.
You want a phone that delights with design, feel, or sensory experience.
While audio scores high, the low touch responsiveness, mid-tier camera, and purely utilitarian positioning lack the passionate design or aesthetic appeal enthusiasts seek.
You demand top-tier quality with no compromises across all aspects.
The 3.2/5 buyer rating, low charging speed, and low touch sensitivity are clear quality compromises that disqualify it from perfectionist standards. Consider Pixel 9.
You want the newest generation with cutting-edge features.
The 2023 model is outdated; the Moto G Power (2026) already exists as a successor, making this an older generation. Consider Moto G Power (2026).
You seek prestige and premium design from an established flagship maker.
At ~$100, this is utilitarian and budget-positioned, lacking the premium brand positioning or flagship design that connoisseurs expect.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 14.
The recap
Where it stands today.
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