Motorola's Latest Efforts: A Step Forward for the G Line

This year, Motorola released two new phones to the market, the Moto G Power and the Moto G Stylus. Both devices are part of the company's efforts to push forward with its G line, which has been a staple in the budget smartphone market for years. The decision to launch these two phones simultaneously is seen as a strategic move by Motorola to shake up the market and attract more customers.

Motorola's Generational Naming Conundrum

One of the most notable changes made by Motorola is the elimination of generational naming conventions for its G line devices in the US. Instead, there will no longer be a Moto G 8, but rather a plain Moto G. This change allows consumers to simply buy a new Moto G without having to consider the previous model's generation. The company also launched two phones with similar specifications, making it difficult to distinguish between them. However, both devices share many similarities, including a 6.4-inch full HD screen and a punch-hole display.

Power and Performance

Both the Moto G Power and the Moto G Stylus come equipped with a Snapdragon 650 processor, 4GB of RAM, and Android 10 operating system. The latter device also features Motorola's thoughtful additions, such as its new gaming mode called "Moto Game Time," which limits distractions to provide a better gaming experience. Another notable feature is the headphone jack on the back of both devices, along with a fingerprint sensor on the front.

The Moto G Stylus: A Device with a Built-in Stylus

One of the most interesting features of the Moto G Stylus is its built-in stylus. The stylus can be easily opened and closed and has a unique hook that prevents it from getting stuck in the phone. The device also comes with Bluetooth capabilities, allowing users to pair their stylus with their phone for seamless navigation. When pulled out, the stylus can trigger open the Notes app for drawing or doodling without unlocking the phone.

The Moto G Stylus also features a camera feature called "Cinemagraph," which allows users to record a video and then choose parts of it to remain static. This feature has been seen in Instagram ads before but offers more precision when using the stylus. The device also comes with a triple rear camera, including a 48-megapixel main camera, a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and a macro camera.

Battery Life

Both devices boast impressive battery life, thanks to their large capacity batteries. The Moto G Power comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that Motorola claims will last users three days on a single charge. While this may not be the longest-lasting battery in the market, it's still an impressive feat. On the other hand, the Moto G Power has a slightly smaller battery at 4,000mAh but still manages to provide two days of regular use.

Comparing the Devices

When compared side-by-side, both devices share many similarities, making it difficult to distinguish between them. However, the Moto G Stylus offers some unique features that set it apart from its counterpart. The built-in stylus and Cinemagraph feature make it an attractive option for users who value creativity and precision.

Pricing and Availability

Both devices are expected to be available later this spring, with prices starting at $250 for the Moto G Power. This price point is impressive, considering the device's triple rear camera and long battery life. The Moto G Stylus, on the other hand, will likely carry a higher price tag due to its unique features.

Conclusion

Motorola's latest efforts have taken a significant step forward in pushing the boundaries of its G line devices. With the release of the Moto G Power and the Moto G Stylus, the company is providing users with more options for budget-friendly smartphones that offer impressive performance and innovative features. Whether it's the built-in stylus or the Cinemagraph feature, these devices are sure to attract attention from consumers looking for a unique smartphone experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enI'm here in Chicago Illinois at Motorola headquarters and I'm holding the brand-new muttered v budget phones this is the Moto G power it has a big battery and this is the Moto G stylus and it has a stylus let's take a look dear mom it's really cold in Chicago why didn't I bring her coat I'm back at the hotel and I gotta say it's a pretty good day to want an affordable phone the Moto G family has a history of well finding that sweet spot that balance between well-considered necessities and an affordable price and the past four years we've seen the Moto G 5 plus the Moto G 6 and the Moto G 7 and they've all shown us well just how nice a bunch of phone can be but this landscape is getting a little more crowded last year Google released the pixel three a and three Axl this year there are rumors that Apple might launch a budget iPhone called the iPhone 9 or iPhone se to look all this is to say it's important that Motorola keeps pushing the G line forward today I think they took a significant step forward by launching two new phones the Moto G power and the Moto G stylus and I got to play with both for a few hours today and it's pretty obvious there's a lot of similarities between the two so let's start there first Motorola is getting rid of the generational number naming at least in the US so there's not a Moto G 8 but there's also not just a plain Moto G both phones have a six point four inch full HD screen and it's similar to what we saw on last year's Samsung Galaxy phones like there isn't a notch instead there's a punch hole display with a selfie camera I cannot wait to see what custom wallpapers people make for these Moto G phones power wise each has a Snapdragon 650 v processor four gigabytes of RAM and both run Android ten with Motorola's thoughtful extra touches oh hey there's a new gaming mode called Moto game time that limits distractions so it makes it a little bit better gaming experience we're on your phone and yeah they both have a headphone jack on the back is a fingerprint sensor and on the front each that's a 16-megapixel selfie camera but here's where there are some differences the most obvious is the Moto G stylist has well a stylist it's on the bottom right corner it hooks easily open and can only fit in one way so no worries about getting it stuck in your phone unlike the ex pin on the Galaxy Note 10 mm have bluetooth when you pull the stylus out you can set it to trigger open a note app for drawing without unlocking your phone or have a stylus menu appear with shortcuts the Notes app is pretty basic but you can create drawings write notes or just doodle for years motorola has had a camera feature called cinemagraph which allows you to record a video then choose parts of it to remain static if you've ever been on Instagram you've seen ads that do something similar you can use the stylus to shade out parts of the video with much more precision than just using your finger the forecast is 100% snow and 0% movement from Patrick the stylus can also be used to navigate the phone and I hope to see Motorola and developers create other fun unique ways to use the stylus though sometimes it's just fun to be creative or whatever the heck I drew here ok you know what's interesting is there's only a few phones out there that have a built-in stylus obviously one of them is the Galaxy Note 10 but that thing costs like more than three times as much as this moto phone then there's last year's LG's stylo 5 that actually cost the same amount $300 but let's talk about cameras the Moto G stylus has a triple rear camera it's a $300 phone with a triple rear camera that's crazy there's a 48 megapixel main camera which combines 4 pixels to create a 12 megapixel photo a lot of pixels a 16 megapixel ultra wide action camera when this is kind of cool the third camera is a macro camera and you can get ridiculously close to your subject like two centimeters away the moto g stylus comes with a 128 gigabytes of storage though you can expand it up to 512 with a micro SD card it also has a four thousand milliamp hour battery which Motorola claims on a single charge can last you two days of regular use pretty impressive but if that's not impressive enough and you want more battery you're gonna get the Moto G power it's the follow-up to last year's moto g7 power and the new G power comes with a five thousand milliamp hour battery which motorola claims on a single charge will last you three days of regular use serious Wow the Moto G power also has a triple rear camera but it only costs two hundred and fifty dollars that's really crazy there's a 16 megapixel main camera an 8 megapixel ultra wide camera and a built-in macro camera obviously not all cameras are created equal and more cameras doesn't necessarily mean better photos the moto de power costs two hundred and fifty dollars comes with 64 gigabytes of storage but you can add a micro SD card up to 512 additional gigabytes both phones will be available later the spring and we look forward to testing the cameras out the battery out and that darn stylus hey for more information about both these phones check out my first look article on cnn.com also if you ever in Chicago bring a coat and don't have friends who throw snow at your face Marta you were just so mean to me why did he do thatI'm here in Chicago Illinois at Motorola headquarters and I'm holding the brand-new muttered v budget phones this is the Moto G power it has a big battery and this is the Moto G stylus and it has a stylus let's take a look dear mom it's really cold in Chicago why didn't I bring her coat I'm back at the hotel and I gotta say it's a pretty good day to want an affordable phone the Moto G family has a history of well finding that sweet spot that balance between well-considered necessities and an affordable price and the past four years we've seen the Moto G 5 plus the Moto G 6 and the Moto G 7 and they've all shown us well just how nice a bunch of phone can be but this landscape is getting a little more crowded last year Google released the pixel three a and three Axl this year there are rumors that Apple might launch a budget iPhone called the iPhone 9 or iPhone se to look all this is to say it's important that Motorola keeps pushing the G line forward today I think they took a significant step forward by launching two new phones the Moto G power and the Moto G stylus and I got to play with both for a few hours today and it's pretty obvious there's a lot of similarities between the two so let's start there first Motorola is getting rid of the generational number naming at least in the US so there's not a Moto G 8 but there's also not just a plain Moto G both phones have a six point four inch full HD screen and it's similar to what we saw on last year's Samsung Galaxy phones like there isn't a notch instead there's a punch hole display with a selfie camera I cannot wait to see what custom wallpapers people make for these Moto G phones power wise each has a Snapdragon 650 v processor four gigabytes of RAM and both run Android ten with Motorola's thoughtful extra touches oh hey there's a new gaming mode called Moto game time that limits distractions so it makes it a little bit better gaming experience we're on your phone and yeah they both have a headphone jack on the back is a fingerprint sensor and on the front each that's a 16-megapixel selfie camera but here's where there are some differences the most obvious is the Moto G stylist has well a stylist it's on the bottom right corner it hooks easily open and can only fit in one way so no worries about getting it stuck in your phone unlike the ex pin on the Galaxy Note 10 mm have bluetooth when you pull the stylus out you can set it to trigger open a note app for drawing without unlocking your phone or have a stylus menu appear with shortcuts the Notes app is pretty basic but you can create drawings write notes or just doodle for years motorola has had a camera feature called cinemagraph which allows you to record a video then choose parts of it to remain static if you've ever been on Instagram you've seen ads that do something similar you can use the stylus to shade out parts of the video with much more precision than just using your finger the forecast is 100% snow and 0% movement from Patrick the stylus can also be used to navigate the phone and I hope to see Motorola and developers create other fun unique ways to use the stylus though sometimes it's just fun to be creative or whatever the heck I drew here ok you know what's interesting is there's only a few phones out there that have a built-in stylus obviously one of them is the Galaxy Note 10 but that thing costs like more than three times as much as this moto phone then there's last year's LG's stylo 5 that actually cost the same amount $300 but let's talk about cameras the Moto G stylus has a triple rear camera it's a $300 phone with a triple rear camera that's crazy there's a 48 megapixel main camera which combines 4 pixels to create a 12 megapixel photo a lot of pixels a 16 megapixel ultra wide action camera when this is kind of cool the third camera is a macro camera and you can get ridiculously close to your subject like two centimeters away the moto g stylus comes with a 128 gigabytes of storage though you can expand it up to 512 with a micro SD card it also has a four thousand milliamp hour battery which Motorola claims on a single charge can last you two days of regular use pretty impressive but if that's not impressive enough and you want more battery you're gonna get the Moto G power it's the follow-up to last year's moto g7 power and the new G power comes with a five thousand milliamp hour battery which motorola claims on a single charge will last you three days of regular use serious Wow the Moto G power also has a triple rear camera but it only costs two hundred and fifty dollars that's really crazy there's a 16 megapixel main camera an 8 megapixel ultra wide camera and a built-in macro camera obviously not all cameras are created equal and more cameras doesn't necessarily mean better photos the moto de power costs two hundred and fifty dollars comes with 64 gigabytes of storage but you can add a micro SD card up to 512 additional gigabytes both phones will be available later the spring and we look forward to testing the cameras out the battery out and that darn stylus hey for more information about both these phones check out my first look article on cnn.com also if you ever in Chicago bring a coat and don't have friends who throw snow at your face Marta you were just so mean to me why did he do that\n"