I switched to a $200 Motorola phone for a week, and it overdelivered in surprising ways

Motorola's new Moto G Play (2026) is an affordable handset that nails the essentials, from display to battery life.

This $180 Motorola has a better display and battery life than phones twice the price

The Moto G Play currently retails for $180 through Motorola's website, Amazon, and Best Buy. It comes in a single color, PANTONE Tapestry (a grayish blue). I'd recommend this budget smartphone to ...