Motorola has announced the first 2025 updates to its Moto G line of budget phones, with new versions of the Moto G and Moto G Power. The latter is the standout, with an IP69 water-resistance rating that surpasses most flagship phones despite a price tag of just $299.

Motorola is starting the year off with two new Moto G phones, and one of them has a surprising spec that you don't usually see on budget phones.

We're just two weeks into 2025, and Motorola is dropping its first phones of the year. The Moto G Power 2025 and Moto G 2025 (which now omit the "5G" from their names) are the company's latest budget devices for anyone not looking to spend too much on a smartphone, and both come with colorful designs and large batteries.

The budget Moto G and Moto G Power aren't whopping performers, but they'll get you through a long day with wired headphones.

Starting with the phones' expansive displays, they measure 6.7 inches on the Moto G and 6.8 inches on the other variant. The panels crank up to

The Moto G Power features fast charging and increased durability, while the cheaper Moto G comes with a 50MP camera and water-repelent design.