Motorola Moto G (2026) review: Why I’d choose this $200 phone over competing models<\/strong><\/p>\nIt takes a lot to survive against tough competitors like the two largest companies in the world. When it comes to market dominance, Motorola stands on three pillars \u2013 price, software and fashion. <\/p>\n
1. Price<\/h2>\n Motorola has a Flip for almost every budget, ranging from $399 to $1,399 (although that particular model is currently on sale for a ridiculous $799). First and foremost, this is not a typo error. Motorola is currently selling the 2024 version of the Moto Razr for around $400. <\/p>\n
Being able to drop $400 for a fully functional foldable phone at a price less than the price of the Pixel 10a, or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, is almost ridiculous, and should tell you most of the story about why Motorola is doing so well in this market. <\/p>\n
Price isn’t the whole story, but it’s a big part of it. <\/p>\n\n\n
Kerry Wan\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLooking at Motorola’s closest competitor, Samsung sells its cheapest foldable \u2013 the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE \u2013 for $899. In other words, you can buy two Moto Razr 2024 foldables for the price of Samsung’s cheapest foldable, and buy a nice dinner at a chain restaurant for a family of four. <\/p>\n
2. Software<\/h2>\n Motorola does a lot of smart things with software, too. Motorola has long had one of the best Android builds, with innovations like gestures for the camera and flashlight, and notifications on Always-On Display (AOD). Add Motorola’s smart software options on flip foldables, and it’s a magical combination. <\/p>\n
Also: Samsung is ending Messages in July: 5 replacements I’d adopt now<\/strong><\/p>\nMotorola’s approach to cover screens is brilliant. <\/p>\n
First of all, you can use any app of your choice on it. Some of them will work well; Others won’t, and it’s up to you to find what you like. Samsung’s approach is a more curated, “these are the apps you can use” formula (though it seems to be falling short a bit). Motorola has also created several panels for the cover screen, with really useful apps and widgets designed for them. <\/p>\n
Finally, Motorola has partnered with developer GameSnacks in the past to add a suite of mini games to the cover screen. They are fun time wasters like stack bounce and free kick football. <\/p>\n
3. Fashion<\/h2>\n\n\n
Kerry Wan\/ZDNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThere’s also a fashion aspect to the Razer family. Even the lowest-end razors have launched in fun colors and styles, really relying on the fashion of the technology rather than its raw numbers and specifications. The Razr is a fun phone to own, with a number of notable styles available even at a low price. <\/p>\n
Too: <\/strong>I wore the $150 Moto Watch for weeks, and it’s my new pick for Android fans<\/strong><\/p>\nMotorola has also gone out of its way to develop fashion-forward accessories for the Razr Phone. <\/p>\n
Let’s not diminish the appeal of the FIFA-edition Razer Phone in the year of the World Cup. FIFA is one of the most popular sporting events on the planet \u2013 this is an incredibly smart partnership, mostly on Motorola’s part. This type of activation will put Razer in the spotlight of sports fans all over the world. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n