Even worse now, they switched to mediatek, not the best, hey? They still on android 11, when android 13 is almost out, and their software support is EVEN WORSE, most of their g series devices don’t even get a single major software update, and their phones are getting EVEN SLOWER than previous years phones, the only thing that is technically better is the addition of 5g on some higher end g series phones, and 90hz on some higher end g series phones.
@@TechDaily the LG 2021 K series are surprisingly decent. It may have the same chipsets as from the 2020 Models, but their design and features are definitely worth reviewing. They gave a simar design to the Samsung A51
issues getting parts and price due to issues from civid . instead of holding off or rasing price they thought well just drop quailty and give bigger screen and no one will care
Thanks for helping me decide not to waste my time on the 2021 version. I need a burner phone to get me through, and I found the 2020 version for double the memory and $10 less.
This is the second time you uploaded while I was watching a ghost video. Lol. Also nice job as well . One other thing. Who do you think will win the super bowl.
A different sort of video, but it had to be done 😅 Shame on you @Motorola --------------------------- Moto G Power 2021 (on Amazon): geni.us/q3PQHQ1 Last year's Moto G Power (Amazon): geni.us/aS4H
Greetings, Will you compare the Motorola Moto G Stylus to the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021? In my opinion, the 2021 is a despicable downgrade from the original smartphone.
Glad I watched this! I ordered the Moto G Power from Boost, and on their website, the 2021 model was pictured. When it arrived today, I found that they had sent the 2020 model. I was not happy, especially since I need to activate a new phone ASAP. So I googled to find out what the difference is, and was reassured by your comparison. Guess I'll keep the older model, but I'll have to replace the case I had bought. Thanks.
A small price to pay, I'd say. I WANTED a 2020 for my bro today, but they're not directly sold by Motorola anymore, they're hard to find used (people want to keep theirs, of course!), & are overpriced refurbished. Though at least I was glad to get a 2021 instead of the 2022, cuz those are even WORSE in several ways! (Certainly in ways that matter to my bro.)
If nothing else, Motorola could have kept the dual speakers from the 2020 model, but with the 2021 version they could have had them both fire outwards. It'd be a large improvement over the speaker arrangement from the 2020 version, which has a downward firing bottom speaker. Plus the 3.5 mm jack could have been top center. They had a chance to fix certain design flaws from the 2020 Moto G Power but it sounds like they dropped the ball on that one.
@@brandonpurple8938 Are you really this slow or just want to argue???? The person that made the original comment is using simple logic and wants to spend less money and get a superior product. Nobody said 2021 is BAD. We are just saying 2020 is BETTER. Good God i shouldn't have to walk you through something so simple
Something that was not mentioned here is that the 2020 version had a 16 meg main camera...the 2021 version has a 12 meg camera. It has a 48 meg main camera sensor that averages the pixels to a 12 meg final pic. Now all that work might give you a truer rendered pic, but the final pic is smaller than last year's.
Just bought my wife last years model for these reasons, and it was only $50 on Google Fi when transferring her number. Very disappointed by Moto here. I have been using Moto Gs for YEARS, I think since the Moto G2, and always recommend them to people looking for good but cheap phones. Not this year's mode. I wonder if it part of the tech shortage around the world and the pandemic.
Even bigger, wow. I have a 2020 G power and it's ok without a case, but throw somethin with decent protection on and it becomes way too big. I don't understand why they don't make more small phones for the entry level and midrange. I had a G7 play with another carrier and it was fantastic, nice little handy phone.
Small phones are horrible! They DO offer smaller phones. The size isn't relevant to entry level users. The system, layout, functionality of the phone is what's important.
I have had the 2020 version for over a year now and have had to send it back in for a refurb multiple times. Mostly issues with calls not working over wifi or sound echoing really loudly for people on the other end. My wife has the same phone and she has had similar issues. Perhaps this is why they dropped the ear speaker? I got fed up and got the 2021 version just to see if its corrected these issues because otherwise I love this phone. I'm a huge photo taker too so hopefully the better camera will be beneficial too.
i ordered one from boost thinking it would be just as good as last years model but then i started watching reviews. so i called them and told them to cancel the order. even at $85 it's still not worth it.
I sure wouldn't want the fingerprint sensor moved off the back. I love it. I love my 2020 G Power, I just have no idea why half these changes were made.
Funny you say that.. Im replacing my moto Z3 Play and the fingerprint sensor is in the same spot as the G Power 2021and Im so used to it being there that that might be the reason I get the newer model. That is definitely the feature I use most.
Thanks, nicely done. My G5+ is finally getting too persnickety, and I was trying to decide between the two. Just the loss of the wide angle lens pretty much decided it for me, and 48 megapixels from the tiny sensor has to be pointless.
Now I'm even more perplexed as to how target had the 2020 unlocked version on clearance for $75. Didn't really need a new phone yet, my moto G Play from about 4.5 years ago still works, but wow what an upgrade, and I paid $150 for the moto G Play and only $75 for this 2020 moto g power.
Wow. I got the 2020 from Target for $125 and thought that was a great deal. You were lucky to find one that cheap. I was kind of bummed it was the older model, but after watching this video, not so much.
I have the 2020 model. It is more than adequate. It supports split screen, which comes in more handy than you might think. The battery lasts forever, and the display looks great. The macro lens is really bad, but that never gets used. It is strange that they downgraded the display, removed the front firing speaker, and relocated the headphone port. I would pass on this.
at the moment 2020 is 209 70$ cheaper then 2021 unlocked on amazon . you saved me 70$ and being pissed as hell over speaker ( like actually wtf were they thinking) bless you !!!!!
I got the 2021 model. It's so slick that I constantly drop it. Within 2 days I cracked the glass. Within 6 days I put another crack in the glass. Before this phone I had the Moto Z for 5 years. I had to get a new phone because the MotoZ battery swelled up and cracked the glass and some things stopped working. I wish they still made the MotoZ. That was a good phone.
Welp. It's decided then. The 'ole lady needs a new phone. Looks like last years G Power it is. So be it. Thanks for the content and offering info on non-flagship devices. Hope to see more of this stuff.
Had Moto G Power (2020)… I loved it, but ended up selling it. Dumb decision, missed it a ton and regretted it. Looking into Stylus (20 or 21). Not sure what to do yet but we’ll see
Watching this on the Moto G Power 2020 now, most underated phone, esp for it's price, shocking it's under $250, and actually even better than many top tier phones. Better battery life, more durable, if on Google Project Fi, access to international calls, and best of all, exclusive access to the beautiful headphone jack, not even many iPhones have this anymore.
There's no reason to upgrade every year. Coming from a G7 Power, this is a decent upgrade. You make good points for the 2020 version, but I have to go with 2021 because the Android updates will go to at least to 2023. Thanks for the review, Ive loved this line since the the G5 Plus and hope Moto keeps this series.
I purchased the 2020 model in 2021 new from Motorola and I love it. I have a iPhone 11 pro max work phone and though it's a flagship my Moto beats it in battery (2days worth) and other specs. My Moto is my daily driver.It's 2022 and I just got the January security update with Android 11.
Thanks for the update....I have the 2020 phone and was thinking about getting the 2022 stylus and they say it is worst than the 2021....which your review said the 2021 is not much of an upgrade so will keep my 2020 phone and forget about getting stylus. Thank you ed from Houston
The 2020's are now hard to come by, and I'm seeing the updates will end in 2022. What do you think about getting a 2021 moto g power and using a clip on lens for wide angle?
First thing I noticed were the speakers. Unfortunately I droppped my old phone and only cracked the corner a little, yet it completely made my screen go crazy and was completely unusuable.. I wanted the same old g power I had but of course they didn't have it and couldn't really wait 2 weeks for a phone. I don't even like getting new phones. But the speakers are really, really unfortunate.........
I just bought a moto g power 2020 for the wife. Thanks for the great comparison, helped me decide, the dual speakers and better resolution were deciding factors. 👍👍
I have a G power and seldom use the wide lens because the quality is poor. In full sunlight it's ok, but mid to low light it's really bad. I mostly use the main lens. Honestly I'd prefer they ditched the macro lens and put in a better wide camera, or eve put all the money into the main shooter.
@@Gyppor Well yes it'd make sense that the wide angle lens would be poor quality. But at least its there and there's another camera to use. Macro cameras are beyond useless and can be replaced by wide angle lenses since those can be used as macro cameras as well. Honestly having one really good camera would be pretty sick
Thank you my man. I just got a tracfone one for my girlfriend to have as an emergency backup when her iphone at&t phone fails. Tracfone uses verizon so I try to keep her with different networks since she always travels in the boondocks for work. Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed.
If I hadn't known about these phones, and someone showed me them and said the old one was new, and new was old, I'd totally believe them. (Also, I'm on a 2020 moto g power btw) I'm so fucking mad they removed stereo speakers. That sucks
Between these two, I would get the 2020. Dual speakers, 1080p display, and 4K video recording is a must have in my opinion. And the 2021 version loses all those features. 720p display, 1 speaker, and up to 1080p 30 video recording.
Me2! My ZTE Axon 10 Pro was acting squirrelly (Factory reset) and grabbed this on Amazon for under $200 ( including a Black case & 3 pack of Supershieldz screen protectors) as a backup device. Awesome everything so far!!!
I would agree that a lot of the changes are downgrades. But, I do not know if I would consider them a big deal as far as adjustments. I personally can not see the difference of 720p and 4k on a smaller screen. I do not use my phone speakers to listen to music. If I wanted to take an ultrawide shot I would just do a panorama and stitch the images together. So, in an attempt at price savings they just removed these things. But, at the same time why not just get last years phone and get a little bit more even if it is trivial.
It is becoming a trend. Bragging about 6.something-inch screens (diagonal measurement), yet they're just making them taller & narrower, so now it's like trying to watch videos on a candy bar! Any aspect ratio over 18:9, you're getting cheated, & the phone becomes too needlessly huge for holders & purse pouches with no benefit. Then look at the dwindling hard drive space (wrongly nicknamed ROM to differentiate from RAM) even in big expensive flagship phones! We were heading into 1 TB territory, it was great! ... Then the next top models went back down to 512 GB, then 128 GB... Down, down, down... (Sure, SOME still have SD card slots to expand it, but apps are getting bigger to make more use of higher stats, especially high-end games, & most of those can't be run from SD card. Plus the OS itself (& un-deletable bloatware) are getting bigger too, leaving people having to delete their apps instead of enjoying whatever they want. Whoopsies! ...& even THEN, LOTS of the flagships are ALSO getting rid of SD card slots too! Even worse! Much of this is due to the convenience of streaming media largely taking the place of purchasable MP3s, or FLAC/WAV CD rips, thus a large chunk of phone users may not need much file storage space for their music collection... But between the horrible compression required for streaming, & growing loss of the 3.5mm headphone jacks forcing us to use lossy, high-latency Bluetooth... it's hard to listen to actual high-quality audio with all the nuances the artist intended, & get a phone with good processor & RAM anymore. We seem stuck with these lower-end phones if we want our lossless jack back. The other factor is that the big companies want everyone to pay for cloud storage subscriptions as a substitute. If they keep squeezing our phone storage space, & don't let us use SD cards to expand it, they can get more people to cave in & get Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. But yeah... That doesn't help when apps can't run from those either!) THEN, there's the deception with new processors. Like oh wow, a Snapdragon octo-core that lists a 3.0 ghz clock speed, so you're getting that 3 times 8 (24 ghz total), right? Nope! U.S. Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has ONE 3.0 ghz core (the "Gold" one acting as headliner), then three 2.4 ghz Silver cores, then four 1.7 ghz Bronze cores! Only 17 ghz total! The trend had already been sneaking up on us a while back, but not as severely. At least with the S8, for example, its headliner 2.35 ghz core was used for half (four cores), while the other half were 1.9 ghz each. So you at least got HALF of the cores at the layman's advertised rate, as opposed to only 1/8th of them! Heh, also notice: (2.35 ghz x 4) + (1.9 ghz x 4) = 26.16 ghz total, in a phone from 2017. WAY more than the 2022's 19 ghz!. ...Well, to be fair, ghz aren't a unified speed unit, since calculations per cycle ARE improving... But still, we're capable of WAY better speeds! Just think if all 8 cores were actually the top core's speed! But nope, we don't deserve that. We only need to THINK that that's what we're getting so we shell out the big bucks! (There ARE technical reasons why this arrangement works better for average users in most situations, but power users who dive into resource-intensive apps are stuck in the bottleneck, & companies just refuse to give us the good stuff! Especially bad since phone processors don't currently do simultaneous multi-threading like PCs can.) They aren't doing that deceptive practice to computer processors; their stated ghz per core are exactly what you get, across the board! (Well, other than physical cores vs threads, but this has way better efficiency reasons, & is still not as egregious once you know that very simple distinction). Largely thanks to plenty of folx like me who build our own systems. When we buy components, if we were to see something like this we'd laugh & never buy them, so they'd go quickly bankrupt. They're forced to be transparent when each piece can be held in hand & chosen like fruit from a tree. Meanwhile, after phone manufacturers made it so we couldn't open up our phones anymore & see for ourselves (largely so we could no longer simply replace the batteries like any other electronic, so the unit is now destined to die so you have to buy a new one), they could start getting away with such deceptive marketing. & by the time people noticed, it was already standardized, thus they could just ignore any complaints. Soooo yeah, that ended up being long, lol, but I'm just SO frustrated (as a moderately-savvy tech-girl) that phones are largely getting worse yet costing more! The more you know, the more frustrating it is! But most people don't know better (not their fault; if only our eduction systems tuned us more to be creators & innovators, instead of just workers & consumers...). & when people don't know better, they get taken more & more advantage of as time goes on. & the further entrenched such a corrupt market gets, the harder it becomes to change it for the better. If you've read this, well, now you know too. Ignorance is bliss, but truth can set you free. Best bet now, is to look at the fine print when it comes to purchase decisions. Use sites like GSM Arena to deep-dive into phone stats & use their comparison tools. (This channel did great for laymen in this video too!) If you'd like to actually do something about this corruption, support & promote legal policies in favor of consumer rights (contact representatives to prioritize FCC/FTC actions, sign official petitions to bring issues to the table, seek more official regulation of businesses & less de-facto regulation of consumers, etc), & vote with those stances in mind. I don't blame anyone else for just living their lives the best they can, but I won't go down without a fight! 😼
I recently bought the moto g power 2021 64gb and 4gb of RAM version brand new for 150 on Facebook marketplace and I feel as if it was a good deal. 150 for a phone that is 250 and again it is brand new. Was this was a good deal?
I have Cricket wireless and needed to upgrade my Nokia C2 Tava (worst phone I've ever owned)...I asked Cricket on their website if they were selling the 2020 or the 2021 model; was told it was the 2020, so I ordered it from their website. Received the 2021 model. Trying to return it but all their representatives are busy facing higher than usual call volume.
Great video. My motog5 is superior to my g7 in terms of display, sound, battery, and build quality. Besides the 4gb ram, and less bezels, they seem to keep downgrading as they move forward. Terrible in sunlight compared to my 4 year old phone. Will likely switch to a pixel 4a or a refurbed iPhone XS. Would appreciate your thoughts.
I have never had the 2020 version since my carrier never had it. The only one I ever had was the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx which was a pretty solid phone for what it was worth. And the first modern Motorola phone that I ever owned. But I do like the Moto G Power. It is a beast of a phone for what it's worth. If most people feel the previous version of that phone is a beast. Then either stick with the phone or get it.
You won me. I have the G8 Power (the european G power 2020) which i bought at 135 on Amazon. And the only downside of it is the emmc5.1 storage. Shame on motorola, the next phones are all downgrades...
Im sorry but i flat ouf disagree. True the moto 2021 did get the down grade yes, but one thing i notice many reveiwers forget about out is the fact that the more high quality specs and cameras and pixels you get the more power your phone has to use to run that which means your battery will drain faster, how ever the lower quality and the less ram usage and the less fancy cam specs ect is used the less power the phone needs to run it which lengthens the battery life. think of it kinda like the battery saving mode on your device, you turn it on and it keeps the brightness on a particular level, it slows down ram usage and video quality display to reserve power in your battery to make it last longer, thats what the motto G power is about Conserving battery energy, its not called the motto G fancy, its not called motto G cool. Its not called the motto G super performance. its called motto G power cause thats what its about, your sacrificing fancy cool specs for longer battery life, i went almost 4 days without charging the motto 2021 with decent use, yes mottorola will make better g power phones in the near futuer, but the 2021 was not a upgrade, just an alternative.
If the new g power had stereo speakers and 1080p display and the ultra wide camera with 4k recording and a better ultra wide camera it would be a nice upgrade but depth sensors do nothing on a phone I can take portrait photos without it just fine it's pointless to have one
since my son took away my g7 ,cause he loves it's stereo sound and lots more , I'll get the g power ,after I heard you're information about it ,I couldn't resist man ,see you around .
Is it fair to say this phone is designed for seniors on a budget? My aunt has the 2021, and the 720p resolution isn't an issue because her display scaling is so large. But she struggles to type, so having a big display to top on is huge for her. The speaker is also *insanely* loud, so she never misses a phone call due to not hearing it. She never has to worry about it dying, and it's just fast enough that she doesn't get frustrated with it.
International units are different for some reason, in many phone models. For the longest time, nearly all European phones on average had 4 GB RAM, while the equivalent American models were stuck with only 3 GB! It made me so mad while phone shopping... Though to even it out, the Euro folx were stuck with Exynos processors, while we got Snapdragons (which USUALLY perform a bit better, last I've seen). They should all just be the same, in my opinion. Nobody deserves less than someone else by default. A model should be a model, & that's it. Making changes to it? Call that a new model. Reduces confusion. *((Glares sidelong at Motorola for changing the G Power without official model designation changes.))* 😒
So if the new 2021 model has: worse display (1,600x720p IPS) , no ultra-wide camera, no NFC, no 4k video (only 1080p) slower modem ( Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 / X11 LTE modem capable of 390Mbps, but last year's model uses Snapdragon X12 LTE modem 600Mbps) maximum 512GB microSD support no stereo speaker and on the plus side: Fingerprint reader on the power button 3.5mm audio jack on top Do you think it's still an upgrade from a Samsung Galaxy A10?
Im looking for a affordable cell. I was going to buy another LG Stylo 6 but since they will not make any more cells , I need to look again. The 2020 moto g "Sounds" convincing.
@@ablckdiamd1 The 2020 Moto G8 Power is a very good device if paired with the correct GCAM port, especially with the Android 11 update which brings more customization and features. Im super satisfied with mine, specially in the battery department, with light use it can get to 13h SOT with ease.
you didn't even mention the fact that if you have your Bluetooth device plugged in, and you're on wi-fi, you're going to have half the speed, and it will randomly disconnect anyway... but yeah, you pretty much nailed it. *edit* also, the camera isn't 48MP effective, from moto "the 48MP sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12MP."
Are u using the 2021 version? I just baught one and now this video has me worried about it. Is it ok in your view? I don't get into all the technical stuff anyways, I generally use my phone for, well a phone (imagine that) and texting and watching TH-cam videos. Like I've been using my Samsung A10e for a couple of year's now and it's been plenty of phone for me.
Screen resolution on a budget phone is not exactly the priority for people who buy these, in fact less resolution may be preferred more since it save on battery usage and the power button having the touch ID instead of separately on the back alone is worthy enough to pick it over the previous model, practicality is the most desired aspect on a budget phone instead of some fancy features that you never use
I'm concerned about the security updates as it seems they will end for the GPower 2020 in 2022. At this point do you think it's worth getting the GPower 2020 or should I wait for the 2022 model?
Motorola isn't going anywhere with their lineup other than creating more digital waste. Based on their software support alone (or severe lack of it) most of the people that purchased them ended up purchasing a new phone that wasn't Motorola a year or less later. I owned one for about 90 days (Moto One 5G Ace) and then turned around and bought a Pixel 6 because once you get familiar with it and the terrible support, you just want to circumvent the possibility of having a "Moto moment" again. Once Lenovo/Motorola was sold off to China, it's been a steep ride downhill since. Take it from a previous owner...DON"T do it.
Hey, bud, I'd like your advice. So I'm trying to find a smartphone with a good Full HD Resolution screen, but on the cheap (affordable). I don't need a phone, I have a Samsung Galaxy S21, I just want something to watch videos with. Something I can also transfer videos/pictures from my cpu to that phone to have them there, you know. And also to watch TH-cam, Twitter, etc, using the WiFi. Best Buy is currently selling the Moto G Power 2021 for $179.99. I was going to purchase the G Power 2021 until I saw this video, LOL! So I immediately went looking for the 2020 model, but it's not available anymore it seems. Walmart has the cheapest ones at around $170 (Brand New), but they're out. Amazon has a few USED for around $200, but I'm not paying that much for a used phone. Is there anything you can suggest? I'm willing to spend, tops, between $150 - $200. Again, for what I want it, I'm not trying to spend alot. Just something with good HD resolution and a decent amount of memory, 64gb would be perfect. I liked the G Power also because it has an SD Card slot. If you could recommend something I would really appreciate it. 👍🏻
I'm left handed, so I don't want a very slim finger reader on the right side, I don't hold the phone in my right hand ( so why ), last years model looks better. Good video review, thanks.
I hate tall phones and side mounted fingerprint readers... 6.4inch is the perfect size imo. And rear mounted fingerprint sensors always worked better for me. They better make the 2022 model like the previous one with dual speakers and a SD 690 or similar...
I have the 2021 version, and I think both the 2020 and 2021 version are a step down from my ancient g7 power. They just don't get as much screen on time (SOT). The 2021 will get more SOT then the 2020 because of the lower screen resolution. Honestly 1080 is an overkill for a phone, it's just going to drain the battery faster
I"m looking into a g power phone to take with me to Mint Mobile. How do you know if the g power is 2020 or 2021? It doesn't specify that on the box cover
I like the new phone. The screen looks good to me. For the money, I think this is good value. I was using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. I damaged it, and decided I was just going to buy a cheaper phone. As far as sound, I don't find any Smartphone with its built in speakers sound all that good. Use headphones at least, then you can hear something that's better than a tin can sound.
I think you're execution is good, production wise you're doing a good job. My only complaint is that you didn't really demo the camera as well as you could have, such as taking photos/video outside, indoors, different locations, etc... And while I do agree this phone is a downgrade regarding specs, it still has a really nice camera, pretty much the same as the Moto Zoom, making this the Zoom's little brother by camera spec comparison. Yes the original G Power is a better phone, but for someone whose more interested in photography rather then specs, this has the potential of being a great camera phone. Next time maybe you can sign off saying something along those lines instead of focusing on the negatives. Just some friendly criticism, you're doing great otherwise. Thanks for the comparison.
We have to be real here. There is no visible difference between 720p and 1080p on a display that is less than 7 inches from a normal viewing distance. I have a 2020 and 2021 model side by side and the difference in resolution is not noticeable unless you squint and look really close. Unless you're using your phone for VR experiences, you should prefer to have a 720p display because that results in both less memory usage, but also much less battery life consumed during active use. Which is the whole point of the Power. The camera is also much better on the 2021 model, but you have to be comfortable with installing a third party camera app. It's also fine that they removed 4K video recording because the cameras on both of these phones are simply not good enough to make 4K video recordings worth it. Let's also be real here that unless you're spending $1K+ on a phone specifically marketed as a high end camera phone, you should be using a proper DLSR camera for 4K video recordings.
dude. the phones are the moto g POWER. the whole point is battery life its literally in the name. downgraded screen for no reason? how did you not compare arguably the most important feature in these two phones? which battery lasts longer? maybe people looking at the moto g POWER would be interested in this metric
You seem to miss the entire point of this phone. Battery life. CPUs will be modern but slowish to save power. Screen having lower resolution requires less power to function and less GPU power to to drive fewer pixels. All these things only need to be "good enough". Anything beyond that is spending power unnecessarily. 15w vs 10w you claim is a measily increase, but that is actually a 50% improvement. Even if it isn't very fast, that is a _massive_ difference over the previous model. Given the same battery capacity, this should charge ~50% faster, and with components consuming less power, the battery life should increase.
I thought they would go 6.8 screen and a 6000mah like the overseas model I've seen. I would have paid for that model. Glad I got the 2020 power this one is trash
I think they accidentally launched the 2021 model in 2020 and now they are launching the 2020 model as a 2021. Maybe in 2022 they'll get back on track
Maybe so 😂😂
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nope its even worse now
Even worse now, they switched to mediatek, not the best, hey? They still on android 11, when android 13 is almost out, and their software support is EVEN WORSE, most of their g series devices don’t even get a single major software update, and their phones are getting EVEN SLOWER than previous years phones, the only thing that is technically better is the addition of 5g on some higher end g series phones, and 90hz on some higher end g series phones.
I'm glad you are continuing budget phone coverage. Could you cover even more this year?
Which budget phones would you like to see? I have the Moto G Play and 5G Ace coming in a couple days too 👍
@@TechDaily I don't have particulars in mind, but more Motorola and LG phones would be great.
@@TechDaily the LG 2021 K series are surprisingly decent. It may have the same chipsets as from the 2020 Models, but their design and features are definitely worth reviewing. They gave a simar design to the Samsung A51
@@TechDaily reviews of more budget Redmi/Xiaomi/Poco devices would be really appreciated
Anything with the upcoming Snapdragon 480 🙏
could've kept the stereo speakers and also a bigger battery for its size at least. great content Wade🤙
Thanks! Totally agree - this phone had the potential to be a solid upgrade, but Motorola decided against that I guess 🙃
What's the point of making a new version of a phone if it's worse in almost every single way?
More profit
Motorola's not fooling anyone with these 2021 variants ...........
issues getting parts and price due to issues from civid . instead of holding off or rasing price they thought well just drop quailty and give bigger screen and no one will care
@@davidjym technically many dont understand computing.
2022 is worse !
Thanks for helping me decide not to waste my time on the 2021 version.
I need a burner phone to get me through, and I found the 2020 version for double the memory and $10 less.
This is the second time you uploaded while I was watching a ghost video. Lol. Also nice job as well . One other thing. Who do you think will win the super bowl.
Chiefs Chiefs Chiefs! Back ✌️ back
@@TechDaily I have to go with my home team the buccaneers
I just...I hate Tom Brady..so much 🙃
@@TechDaily lol. We will see in two weeks
@@TechDaily me too, he;s an idiot ;)
A different sort of video, but it had to be done 😅 Shame on you @Motorola
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Moto G Power 2021 (on Amazon): geni.us/q3PQHQ1
Last year's Moto G Power (Amazon): geni.us/aS4H
of course they have to downgrade. otherwise, very few people will buy the higher end overpriced phones.
Greetings,
Will you compare the Motorola Moto G Stylus to the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021? In my opinion, the 2021 is a despicable downgrade from the original smartphone.
Glad I watched this! I ordered the Moto G Power from Boost, and on their website, the 2021 model was pictured. When it arrived today, I found that they had sent the 2020 model. I was not happy, especially since I need to activate a new phone ASAP. So I googled to find out what the difference is, and was reassured by your comparison. Guess I'll keep the older model, but I'll have to replace the case I had bought. Thanks.
A small price to pay, I'd say. I WANTED a 2020 for my bro today, but they're not directly sold by Motorola anymore, they're hard to find used (people want to keep theirs, of course!), & are overpriced refurbished. Though at least I was glad to get a 2021 instead of the 2022, cuz those are even WORSE in several ways! (Certainly in ways that matter to my bro.)
If nothing else, Motorola could have kept the dual speakers from the 2020 model, but with the 2021 version they could have had them both fire outwards. It'd be a large improvement over the speaker arrangement from the 2020 version, which has a downward firing bottom speaker.
Plus the 3.5 mm jack could have been top center.
They had a chance to fix certain design flaws from the 2020 Moto G Power but it sounds like they dropped the ball on that one.
You saved me from making a mistake on getting the 2021 version. Thank you.
Nothing wrong with the 2021 model
@@brandonpurple8938 its worse than the 2020 version. thats whats wrong with it
@@Yoko.Kurama okay and ? It's not a bad phone
@@brandonpurple8938 Are you really this slow or just want to argue???? The person that made the original comment is using simple logic and wants to spend less money and get a superior product. Nobody said 2021 is BAD. We are just saying 2020 is BETTER. Good God i shouldn't have to walk you through something so simple
@@Yoko.Kurama dude some aspects are better some are worse.
Something that was not mentioned here is that the 2020 version had a 16 meg main camera...the 2021 version has a 12 meg camera. It has a 48 meg main camera sensor that averages the pixels to a 12 meg final pic. Now all that work might give you a truer rendered pic, but the final pic is smaller than last year's.
It seems like everyone is going for downgrades now. 🤷🏻♂️ also looking forward to you hopefully doing an a42 vs a41!!
I’m kinda scared to get an A42 with a 720p screen.
@@savagejiren9660 but it has a Snapdragon 750g which is way faster than the A41
@@savagejiren9660 It is a 720p display however its an amoled panel
Just bought my wife last years model for these reasons, and it was only $50 on Google Fi when transferring her number. Very disappointed by Moto here. I have been using Moto Gs for YEARS, I think since the Moto G2, and always recommend them to people looking for good but cheap phones. Not this year's mode. I wonder if it part of the tech shortage around the world and the pandemic.
100% anything you can buy 2020 over 2021 you should unless you know its same or better .
Is this Motorola's attempt to make a "We're evolving... Just backwards" meme?
Lol so its evolving where?
@@seenitpurple exactly tf lol
Even bigger, wow. I have a 2020 G power and it's ok without a case, but throw somethin with decent protection on and it becomes way too big. I don't understand why they don't make more small phones for the entry level and midrange. I had a G7 play with another carrier and it was fantastic, nice little handy phone.
G7 Play is awesome !!! I'm still using it for everyday driver. Not using it for gaming for sure.
Small phones are horrible! They DO offer smaller phones. The size isn't relevant to entry level users. The system, layout, functionality of the phone is what's important.
I have had the 2020 version for over a year now and have had to send it back in for a refurb multiple times. Mostly issues with calls not working over wifi or sound echoing really loudly for people on the other end. My wife has the same phone and she has had similar issues. Perhaps this is why they dropped the ear speaker? I got fed up and got the 2021 version just to see if its corrected these issues because otherwise I love this phone. I'm a huge photo taker too so hopefully the better camera will be beneficial too.
The size of the screen is bigger. That's an upgrade for me!
More like upsize ....
I'm glad I have the 2020 edition and it has been upgraded to android 11
720p is a crime in 2021.
Motorola out here committing crimes on the daily
Yep, it’s the main reason that stopped me from buying a Samsung Galaxy A42. I mean a 720p on a 6.6 screen🤮
@@savagejiren9660 yeah that's disgusting 🤢
i ordered one from boost thinking it would be just as good as last years model but then i started watching reviews. so i called them and told them to cancel the order. even at $85 it's still not worth it.
Yeah but it's still acceptable quality especially on such small screens and it's light on your data plan.
Great work! I will just keep what I have.(2020 model). You perform "real life" features and benefits of the devices reviewed and comparisons.
I sure wouldn't want the fingerprint sensor moved off the back. I love it. I love my 2020 G Power, I just have no idea why half these changes were made.
Funny you say that.. Im replacing my moto Z3 Play and the fingerprint sensor is in the same spot as the
G Power 2021and Im so used to it being there that that might be the reason I get the newer model. That is
definitely the feature I use most.
Thanks, nicely done. My G5+ is finally getting too persnickety, and I was trying to decide between the two. Just the loss of the wide angle lens pretty much decided it for me, and 48 megapixels from the tiny sensor has to be pointless.
it's not even really 48MP, if you read the actual documentation it says that it's only like 16 or 18mp effective... so.. yeah.
Now I'm even more perplexed as to how target had the 2020 unlocked version on clearance for $75. Didn't really need a new phone yet, my moto G Play from about 4.5 years ago still works, but wow what an upgrade, and I paid $150 for the moto G Play and only $75 for this 2020 moto g power.
Wow. I got the 2020 from Target for $125 and thought that was a great deal. You were lucky to find one that cheap. I was kind of bummed it was the older model, but after watching this video, not so much.
I have the 2020 model. It is more than adequate. It supports split screen, which comes in more handy than you might think. The battery lasts forever, and the display looks great. The macro lens is really bad, but that never gets used. It is strange that they downgraded the display, removed the front firing speaker, and relocated the headphone port. I would pass on this.
yes, no need to change phones every year .....
A sad downgrade, Mr. Wade.
at the moment 2020 is 209 70$ cheaper then 2021 unlocked on amazon . you saved me 70$ and being pissed as hell over speaker ( like actually wtf were they thinking) bless you !!!!!
I got the 2021 model. It's so slick that I constantly drop it. Within 2 days I cracked the glass. Within 6 days I put another crack in the glass. Before this phone I had the Moto Z for 5 years. I had to get a new phone because the MotoZ battery swelled up and cracked the glass and some things stopped working. I wish they still made the MotoZ. That was a good phone.
Looking to buy a simple 2nd phone. I'm so glad I watched this because I was going to buy this year's Moto G power. Definitely buying last years.
Welp. It's decided then. The 'ole lady needs a new phone. Looks like last years G Power it is. So be it.
Thanks for the content and offering info on non-flagship devices. Hope to see more of this stuff.
Had Moto G Power (2020)… I loved it, but ended up selling it. Dumb decision, missed it a ton and regretted it. Looking into Stylus (20 or 21). Not sure what to do yet but we’ll see
Watching this on the Moto G Power 2020 now, most underated phone, esp for it's price, shocking it's under $250, and actually even better than many top tier phones. Better battery life, more durable, if on Google Project Fi, access to international calls, and best of all, exclusive access to the beautiful headphone jack, not even many iPhones have this anymore.
Oh yeah and by battery life, I mean compared to even many top tier phones, since I know both G Powers have the same battery life.
There's no reason to upgrade every year. Coming from a G7 Power, this is a decent upgrade. You make good points for the 2020 version, but I have to go with 2021 because the Android updates will go to at least to 2023. Thanks for the review, Ive loved this line since the the G5 Plus and hope Moto keeps this series.
I purchased the 2020 model in 2021 new from Motorola and I love it. I have a iPhone 11 pro max work phone and though it's a flagship my Moto beats it in battery (2days worth) and other specs. My Moto is my daily driver.It's 2022 and I just got the January security update with Android 11.
Thanks for the update....I have the 2020 phone and was thinking about getting the 2022 stylus and they say it is worst than the 2021....which your review said the 2021 is not much of an upgrade so will keep my 2020 phone and forget about getting stylus. Thank you ed from Houston
The 2020's are now hard to come by, and I'm seeing the updates will end in 2022. What do you think about getting a 2021 moto g power and using a clip on lens for wide angle?
Dang, just bought the 2021 version. Looks like I'll be exchanging them.
I would, the 2020 model # is XT2041.
i just did bought and returned before it even shipped bought 2020 for 70 less to lmao
I got the 2021 version , its fine
First thing I noticed were the speakers. Unfortunately I droppped my old phone and only cracked the corner a little, yet it completely made my screen go crazy and was completely unusuable.. I wanted the same old g power I had but of course they didn't have it and couldn't really wait 2 weeks for a phone.
I don't even like getting new phones.
But the speakers are really, really unfortunate.........
I just bought a moto g power 2020 for the wife. Thanks for the great comparison, helped me decide, the dual speakers and better resolution were deciding factors. 👍👍
ne too, that was important to me. ;)
I have a galaxy S9, but these changes still enrage me. Why would they ever think getting rid of the ultrawide in favor of a useless depth sensor 🤣
Or keeping the macro lens...I’ve never used it once!
I have a G power and seldom use the wide lens because the quality is poor. In full sunlight it's ok, but mid to low light it's really bad.
I mostly use the main lens. Honestly I'd prefer they ditched the macro lens and put in a better wide camera, or eve put all the money into the main shooter.
@@Gyppor Well yes it'd make sense that the wide angle lens would be poor quality. But at least its there and there's another camera to use. Macro cameras are beyond useless and can be replaced by wide angle lenses since those can be used as macro cameras as well. Honestly having one really good camera would be pretty sick
Great review 👍! You cover all the details about both phones. You've helped me make my purchase decision.
Thank you my man. I just got a tracfone one for my girlfriend to have as an emergency backup when her iphone at&t phone fails. Tracfone uses verizon so I try to keep her with different networks since she always travels in the boondocks for work. Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed.
If I hadn't known about these phones, and someone showed me them and said the old one was new, and new was old, I'd totally believe them.
(Also, I'm on a 2020 moto g power btw)
I'm so fucking mad they removed stereo speakers. That sucks
The only real benefit to the 2021 model is they will get updates for longer (a Moto G gets security updates for 2 years).
Between these two, I would get the 2020. Dual speakers, 1080p display, and 4K video recording is a must have in my opinion. And the 2021 version loses all those features. 720p display, 1 speaker, and up to 1080p 30 video recording.
Just got the 2020 version of this phone and I love it.
Same, is a beast for the discounted price.
Me2!
My ZTE Axon 10 Pro was acting squirrelly (Factory reset) and grabbed this on Amazon for under $200 ( including a Black case & 3 pack of Supershieldz screen protectors) as a backup device. Awesome everything so far!!!
I would agree that a lot of the changes are downgrades. But, I do not know if I would consider them a big deal as far as adjustments. I personally can not see the difference of 720p and 4k on a smaller screen. I do not use my phone speakers to listen to music. If I wanted to take an ultrawide shot I would just do a panorama and stitch the images together. So, in an attempt at price savings they just removed these things. But, at the same time why not just get last years phone and get a little bit more even if it is trivial.
Starting to feel a bit like taking features away on phones, especially without lowering the price, is becoming a bit of a sad new trend in 2021.
It is becoming a trend. Bragging about 6.something-inch screens (diagonal measurement), yet they're just making them taller & narrower, so now it's like trying to watch videos on a candy bar! Any aspect ratio over 18:9, you're getting cheated, & the phone becomes too needlessly huge for holders & purse pouches with no benefit.
Then look at the dwindling hard drive space (wrongly nicknamed ROM to differentiate from RAM) even in big expensive flagship phones! We were heading into 1 TB territory, it was great! ... Then the next top models went back down to 512 GB, then 128 GB... Down, down, down...
(Sure, SOME still have SD card slots to expand it, but apps are getting bigger to make more use of higher stats, especially high-end games, & most of those can't be run from SD card. Plus the OS itself (& un-deletable bloatware) are getting bigger too, leaving people having to delete their apps instead of enjoying whatever they want. Whoopsies! ...& even THEN, LOTS of the flagships are ALSO getting rid of SD card slots too! Even worse!
Much of this is due to the convenience of streaming media largely taking the place of purchasable MP3s, or FLAC/WAV CD rips, thus a large chunk of phone users may not need much file storage space for their music collection... But between the horrible compression required for streaming, & growing loss of the 3.5mm headphone jacks forcing us to use lossy, high-latency Bluetooth... it's hard to listen to actual high-quality audio with all the nuances the artist intended, & get a phone with good processor & RAM anymore. We seem stuck with these lower-end phones if we want our lossless jack back.
The other factor is that the big companies want everyone to pay for cloud storage subscriptions as a substitute. If they keep squeezing our phone storage space, & don't let us use SD cards to expand it, they can get more people to cave in & get Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, etc. But yeah... That doesn't help when apps can't run from those either!)
THEN, there's the deception with new processors. Like oh wow, a Snapdragon octo-core that lists a 3.0 ghz clock speed, so you're getting that 3 times 8 (24 ghz total), right? Nope! U.S. Samsung Galaxy S22 5G has ONE 3.0 ghz core (the "Gold" one acting as headliner), then three 2.4 ghz Silver cores, then four 1.7 ghz Bronze cores! Only 17 ghz total!
The trend had already been sneaking up on us a while back, but not as severely. At least with the S8, for example, its headliner 2.35 ghz core was used for half (four cores), while the other half were 1.9 ghz each. So you at least got HALF of the cores at the layman's advertised rate, as opposed to only 1/8th of them!
Heh, also notice: (2.35 ghz x 4) + (1.9 ghz x 4) = 26.16 ghz total, in a phone from 2017. WAY more than the 2022's 19 ghz!. ...Well, to be fair, ghz aren't a unified speed unit, since calculations per cycle ARE improving... But still, we're capable of WAY better speeds! Just think if all 8 cores were actually the top core's speed! But nope, we don't deserve that. We only need to THINK that that's what we're getting so we shell out the big bucks!
(There ARE technical reasons why this arrangement works better for average users in most situations, but power users who dive into resource-intensive apps are stuck in the bottleneck, & companies just refuse to give us the good stuff! Especially bad since phone processors don't currently do simultaneous multi-threading like PCs can.)
They aren't doing that deceptive practice to computer processors; their stated ghz per core are exactly what you get, across the board! (Well, other than physical cores vs threads, but this has way better efficiency reasons, & is still not as egregious once you know that very simple distinction). Largely thanks to plenty of folx like me who build our own systems. When we buy components, if we were to see something like this we'd laugh & never buy them, so they'd go quickly bankrupt. They're forced to be transparent when each piece can be held in hand & chosen like fruit from a tree.
Meanwhile, after phone manufacturers made it so we couldn't open up our phones anymore & see for ourselves (largely so we could no longer simply replace the batteries like any other electronic, so the unit is now destined to die so you have to buy a new one), they could start getting away with such deceptive marketing. & by the time people noticed, it was already standardized, thus they could just ignore any complaints.
Soooo yeah, that ended up being long, lol, but I'm just SO frustrated (as a moderately-savvy tech-girl) that phones are largely getting worse yet costing more! The more you know, the more frustrating it is! But most people don't know better (not their fault; if only our eduction systems tuned us more to be creators & innovators, instead of just workers & consumers...). & when people don't know better, they get taken more & more advantage of as time goes on. & the further entrenched such a corrupt market gets, the harder it becomes to change it for the better.
If you've read this, well, now you know too. Ignorance is bliss, but truth can set you free. Best bet now, is to look at the fine print when it comes to purchase decisions. Use sites like GSM Arena to deep-dive into phone stats & use their comparison tools. (This channel did great for laymen in this video too!)
If you'd like to actually do something about this corruption, support & promote legal policies in favor of consumer rights (contact representatives to prioritize FCC/FTC actions, sign official petitions to bring issues to the table, seek more official regulation of businesses & less de-facto regulation of consumers, etc), & vote with those stances in mind.
I don't blame anyone else for just living their lives the best they can, but I won't go down without a fight! 😼
I recently bought the moto g power 2021 64gb and 4gb of RAM version brand new for 150 on Facebook marketplace and I feel as if it was a good deal. 150 for a phone that is 250 and again it is brand new. Was this was a good deal?
Do you think they may have been trying to cut costs because of the rise in costs of computer parts?
Who the hell downgrades the screen resolution on a later model? What is next 480i? Go away motorola .
I have Cricket wireless and needed to upgrade my Nokia C2 Tava (worst phone I've ever owned)...I asked Cricket on their website if they were selling the 2020 or the 2021 model; was told it was the 2020, so I ordered it from their website. Received the 2021 model. Trying to return it but all their representatives are busy facing higher than usual call volume.
Great video. My motog5 is superior to my g7 in terms of display, sound, battery, and build quality. Besides the 4gb ram, and less bezels, they seem to keep downgrading as they move forward. Terrible in sunlight compared to my 4 year old phone. Will likely switch to a pixel 4a or a refurbed iPhone XS. Would appreciate your thoughts.
Great idea, just ditch Android altogether man there's really not much iOS can't do nowadays.
@@jevonsims900 Emulation,and apk are a big difference,also rooting your device unlocks pretty much freedom
I have never had the 2020 version since my carrier never had it. The only one I ever had was the Moto G7 Optimo Maxx which was a pretty solid phone for what it was worth. And the first modern Motorola phone that I ever owned. But I do like the Moto G Power. It is a beast of a phone for what it's worth. If most people feel the previous version of that phone is a beast. Then either stick with the phone or get it.
You won me. I have the G8 Power (the european G power 2020) which i bought at 135 on Amazon. And the only downside of it is the emmc5.1 storage. Shame on motorola, the next phones are all downgrades...
I'm glad I bought 2020 G power it's a beast of a phone love it
Im sorry but i flat ouf disagree. True the moto 2021 did get the down grade yes, but one thing i notice many reveiwers forget about out is the fact that the more high quality specs and cameras and pixels you get the more power your phone has to use to run that which means your battery will drain faster, how ever the lower quality and the less ram usage and the less fancy cam specs ect is used the less power the phone needs to run it which lengthens the battery life. think of it kinda like the battery saving mode on your device, you turn it on and it keeps the brightness on a particular level, it slows down ram usage and video quality display to reserve power in your battery to make it last longer, thats what the motto G power is about Conserving battery energy, its not called the motto G fancy, its not called motto G cool. Its not called the motto G super performance. its called motto G power cause thats what its about, your sacrificing fancy cool specs for longer battery life, i went almost 4 days without charging the motto 2021 with decent use, yes mottorola will make better g power phones in the near futuer, but the 2021 was not a upgrade, just an alternative.
Thanks for your review Wade...received the 2020 this week and very pleased... Stereo a great feature..
If the new g power had stereo speakers and 1080p display and the ultra wide camera with 4k recording and a better ultra wide camera it would be a nice upgrade but depth sensors do nothing on a phone I can take portrait photos without it just fine it's pointless to have one
since my son took away my g7 ,cause he loves it's stereo sound and lots more , I'll get the g power ,after I heard you're information about it ,I couldn't resist man ,see you around .
Motorola has the 2021 phone on a Black Friday sale for 25% off, while the 2020 version, is still at full price. Seem like a good buy now?
Bigger isn't always better it seems..
Lol I have no clue whatsoever why they even released the 21 model, someone please tell me😳😅
Is it fair to say this phone is designed for seniors on a budget? My aunt has the 2021, and the 720p resolution isn't an issue because her display scaling is so large. But she struggles to type, so having a big display to top on is huge for her. The speaker is also *insanely* loud, so she never misses a phone call due to not hearing it. She never has to worry about it dying, and it's just fast enough that she doesn't get frustrated with it.
I bought a g power in Mexico in Jan 2021 the specs seem to be mixed from 2020: 4 gb ram, 128 ROM, 1640x720, cam 16, 64, 2, 2
Weird
International units are different for some reason, in many phone models. For the longest time, nearly all European phones on average had 4 GB RAM, while the equivalent American models were stuck with only 3 GB! It made me so mad while phone shopping...
Though to even it out, the Euro folx were stuck with Exynos processors, while we got Snapdragons (which USUALLY perform a bit better, last I've seen).
They should all just be the same, in my opinion. Nobody deserves less than someone else by default. A model should be a model, & that's it. Making changes to it? Call that a new model. Reduces confusion.
*((Glares sidelong at Motorola for changing the G Power without official model designation changes.))* 😒
So if the new 2021 model has:
worse display (1,600x720p IPS) ,
no ultra-wide camera,
no NFC,
no 4k video (only 1080p)
slower modem ( Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 / X11 LTE modem capable of 390Mbps, but last year's model uses Snapdragon X12 LTE modem 600Mbps)
maximum 512GB microSD support
no stereo speaker
and on the plus side:
Fingerprint reader on the power button
3.5mm audio jack on top
Do you think it's still an upgrade from a Samsung Galaxy A10?
a 720p display in 20201? Hell to the No.
Amazon didn't have any of the 2020 on stock so I bought the moto g power 2021 for $169.99 on cyber Monday. Now it's $230
Great comparison! I still love my 2020 Moto G Power.
It offers good performance for the price tag.
@@TheRealFobican Superb speakers, really good display and design, complete camera package... a beast.
Im looking for a affordable cell. I was going to buy another LG Stylo 6 but since they will not make any more cells , I need to look again. The 2020 moto g "Sounds" convincing.
@@ablckdiamd1 The 2020 Moto G8 Power is a very good device if paired with the correct GCAM port, especially with the Android 11 update which brings more customization and features. Im super satisfied with mine, specially in the battery department, with light use it can get to 13h SOT with ease.
you didn't even mention the fact that if you have your Bluetooth device plugged in, and you're on wi-fi, you're going to have half the speed, and it will randomly disconnect anyway... but yeah, you pretty much nailed it. *edit* also, the camera isn't 48MP effective, from moto "the 48MP sensor combines 4 pixels into 1, for an effective photo resolution of 12MP."
Which year model halves your connection speed with wifi & Bluetooth combined?
The 720 p screen makes the battery last longer than the 1080 p screen I get way past 3 full days
Are u using the 2021 version? I just baught one and now this video has me worried about it. Is it ok in your view?
I don't get into all the technical stuff anyways, I generally use my phone for, well a phone (imagine that) and texting and watching TH-cam videos. Like I've been using my Samsung A10e for a couple of year's now and it's been plenty of phone for me.
@@Tink-wo4yy if the a10e was plenty enough for you, Motorola g power 2021 will work good too
Exactly i end up putting the nicer phones a battery saving mode which reduces resolution anyway
Wade, loved the review, but when you go the selfies, got to admit, I swooned. Subbed so we can all hopefully get some more camera reviews lol
Motorola's guiding design principle seems to be "MAYBE THEY WON'T NOTICE"
Can you do a video comparing the Moto G Power (2020) vs. the IPhone XR??
Screen resolution on a budget phone is not exactly the priority for people who buy these, in fact less resolution may be preferred more since it save on battery usage and the power button having the touch ID instead of separately on the back alone is worthy enough to pick it over the previous model, practicality is the most desired aspect on a budget phone instead of some fancy features that you never use
I'm concerned about the security updates as it seems they will end for the GPower 2020 in 2022. At this point do you think it's worth getting the GPower 2020 or should I wait for the 2022 model?
It's 2022 and I just got the January security update with Android 11.
The bean counters tried to lower the bill of materials cost on this mass market device and ended up defeaturing the 2021 version.
Motorola isn't going anywhere with their lineup other than creating more digital waste. Based on their software support alone (or severe lack of it) most of the people that purchased them ended up purchasing a new phone that wasn't Motorola a year or less later. I owned one for about 90 days (Moto One 5G Ace) and then turned around and bought a Pixel 6 because once you get familiar with it and the terrible support, you just want to circumvent the possibility of having a "Moto moment" again. Once Lenovo/Motorola was sold off to China, it's been a steep ride downhill since. Take it from a previous owner...DON"T do it.
Everyone talks about his videos or the products, but no one answers the most important question: What's going on guys?
What a waste of resources and time. Motorola and Nokia don't seem to find the formula properly.
Motorola really messed up with these 2021 variants ...........
Hey, bud, I'd like your advice.
So I'm trying to find a smartphone with a good Full HD Resolution screen, but on the cheap (affordable).
I don't need a phone, I have a Samsung Galaxy S21, I just want something to watch videos with.
Something I can also transfer videos/pictures from my cpu to that phone to have them there, you know. And also to watch TH-cam, Twitter, etc, using the WiFi.
Best Buy is currently selling the Moto G Power 2021 for $179.99.
I was going to purchase the G Power 2021 until I saw this video, LOL!
So I immediately went looking for the 2020 model, but it's not available anymore it seems. Walmart has the cheapest ones at around $170 (Brand New), but they're out. Amazon has a few USED for around $200, but I'm not paying that much for a used phone.
Is there anything you can suggest?
I'm willing to spend, tops, between
$150 - $200. Again, for what I want it, I'm not trying to spend alot.
Just something with good HD resolution and a decent amount of memory, 64gb would be perfect.
I liked the G Power also because it has an SD Card slot.
If you could recommend something I would really appreciate it. 👍🏻
I'm left handed, so I don't want a very slim finger reader on the right side, I don't hold the phone in my right hand ( so why ), last years model looks better. Good video review, thanks.
Thank you for the information comparing both devices. It was very helpful for me.
I hate tall phones and side mounted fingerprint readers... 6.4inch is the perfect size imo. And rear mounted fingerprint sensors always worked better for me. They better make the 2022 model like the previous one with dual speakers and a SD 690 or similar...
I have the 2021 version, and I think both the 2020 and 2021 version are a step down from my ancient g7 power.
They just don't get as much screen on time (SOT). The 2021 will get more SOT then the 2020 because of the lower screen resolution. Honestly 1080 is an overkill for a phone, it's just going to drain the battery faster
I"m looking into a g power phone to take with me to Mint Mobile. How do you know if the g power is 2020 or 2021? It doesn't specify that on the box cover
Is the battery in the 2020 moto g power replaceable? Can the battery be removed?
I like the new phone. The screen looks good to me. For the money, I think this is good value. I was using a Samsung Galaxy Note 8. I damaged it, and decided I was just going to buy a cheaper phone. As far as sound, I don't find any Smartphone with its built in speakers sound all that good. Use headphones at least, then you can hear something that's better than a tin can sound.
Does either screen flicker (utilize PWM) when you turn the brightness way down? To see the flicker you'll need to look at the screen through a camera.
How's the battery life on each? considering the different display and processors.
Personally the 2021 has great battery life and display is pretty decent
I think you're execution is good, production wise you're doing a good job. My only complaint is that you didn't really demo the camera as well as you could have, such as taking photos/video outside, indoors, different locations, etc... And while I do agree this phone is a downgrade regarding specs, it still has a really nice camera, pretty much the same as the Moto Zoom, making this the Zoom's little brother by camera spec comparison. Yes the original G Power is a better phone, but for someone whose more interested in photography rather then specs, this has the potential of being a great camera phone. Next time maybe you can sign off saying something along those lines instead of focusing on the negatives. Just some friendly criticism, you're doing great otherwise. Thanks for the comparison.
I'm coming from a ZTE blade z max ...so anything is an upgrade for me. I just purchased the 2020 version so I hope I'm satisfied
No need to get the 2021 G Power if you already have the 2020 variant ....
We have to be real here. There is no visible difference between 720p and 1080p on a display that is less than 7 inches from a normal viewing distance. I have a 2020 and 2021 model side by side and the difference in resolution is not noticeable unless you squint and look really close. Unless you're using your phone for VR experiences, you should prefer to have a 720p display because that results in both less memory usage, but also much less battery life consumed during active use. Which is the whole point of the Power.
The camera is also much better on the 2021 model, but you have to be comfortable with installing a third party camera app. It's also fine that they removed 4K video recording because the cameras on both of these phones are simply not good enough to make 4K video recordings worth it. Let's also be real here that unless you're spending $1K+ on a phone specifically marketed as a high end camera phone, you should be using a proper DLSR camera for 4K video recordings.
So… It will be okay to buy the 2021. I need the largest screen.
Nothing bad about plastic my S21 has plastic and I love it. Less to break. I had the moto g power 2020 and it wasn't that great
Looks like I won't be upgrading my 2020 Moto G Power till 2022...
And Same for My Moto G Stylus 2020.
Hopefully Motorola will get their acts together for the 2022 variants ...
Coming from a G7 power, this is an upgrade for me. I also got the 64g version on Amazon for $199.99. not bad!
Me too! Got it for my kid
Which did you get, the '20 or '21?
@@jdrumz321ify 21
dude. the phones are the moto g POWER. the whole point is battery life its literally in the name. downgraded screen for no reason? how did you not compare arguably the most important feature in these two phones? which battery lasts longer? maybe people looking at the moto g POWER would be interested in this metric
You seem to miss the entire point of this phone.
Battery life.
CPUs will be modern but slowish to save power. Screen having lower resolution requires less power to function and less GPU power to to drive fewer pixels. All these things only need to be "good enough". Anything beyond that is spending power unnecessarily.
15w vs 10w you claim is a measily increase, but that is actually a 50% improvement. Even if it isn't very fast, that is a _massive_ difference over the previous model. Given the same battery capacity, this should charge ~50% faster, and with components consuming less power, the battery life should increase.
Great 'Detailed'' comparison review; thanks very much 🙂
Great video! R u a motorola user too?
I thought they would go 6.8 screen and a 6000mah like the overseas model I've seen. I would have paid for that model. Glad I got the 2020 power this one is trash