Why I recommend this budget Motorola over phones that cost twice the price

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wide assortment of features so buyers never crave a high-end model -- or at least they try. Also: This $400 Motorola phone leaves me with little Pixel 9a envy - and it has a stylus Motorola comes close to delivering that gold standard with its 2025 Moto G. Pocket-sized movie theater One of the Moto G's major selling points is its role as a "pocket-sized [movie] theater." It has a 6.7-inch HD+ display runs at a refresh rate of 120Hz, backed up by speakers fine-tuned by Do ... Read full article.