Smartphone prices have been escalating out of control for a few years now, and the recent move towards more affordable flagship-level phones (or really, really great mid-rangers, depending on your view) from Samsung (Galaxy S20 FE), Google (Pixel 5), and Apple (iPhone 12 Mini) is likely good news to most consumers. But, to some, getting the best flagship smartphone is often out of the budget, and they are likely to settle for a cheaper phone instead.
Thankfully, phone brands have gotten really good at making phones, to the point that you can get something very capable at a stricter budget of $300 or less. Of course, you’re not going to have all the bells and whistles of a pricier device, but these devices are enough for your daily use.
Motorola is responsible for some of the best entry-level phones in the US and its Moto G Power is a great option for those who don’t want to spend more than $300. You get a 6.4-inch display, a solid 16MP camera, Snapdragon 665, a near-stock version of Android, plus a 5,000 mAh battery.
You’re missing NFC, the 8MP ultra-wide camera is just okay, and the 4GB of RAM is a bit low, but thankfully the software is lean and clean, so the phone remains super fast. If you’re a heavy user and battery endurance is of high importance, then this is your phone.
