Why I recommend this $200 Motorola phone over budget Google and Samsung models

ZDNET reviews Motorola’s 2026 Moto G, a $200 midrange phone that largely mirrors the 2025 model while refining its camera, keeping standout Dolby Atmos speakers, and offering a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 128GB storage with microSD expansion, and strong battery life (about 24 hours in testing). It struggles with heavier workloads and graphically demanding games, but remains a solid budget pick, now in a bolder pink finish (also blue) and with a headphone jack. The review recommends it over the Moto G Play for its better camera and storage, and suggests choosing it over the 2025 model if camera improvements matter, otherwise the 2025 model at $150 is a strong value.