Motorola has announced the first 2025 updates to its Moto G line of budget phones, with new versions of the Moto G and Moto G Power. The latter is the standout, with an IP69 water-resistance rating that surpasses most flagship phones despite a price tag of just $299.

We're just two weeks into 2025, and Motorola is dropping its first phones of the year. The Moto G Power 2025 and Moto G 2025 (which now omit the "5G" from their names) are the company's latest budget devices for anyone not looking to spend too much on a smartphone, and both come with colorful designs and large batteries.

The Moto G Power features fast charging and increased durability, while the cheaper Moto G comes with a 50MP camera and water-repelent design.

This update to last year's moto g power 5G is more waterproof and rugged, with a slightly larger display. Other features of this affordable phone are similar, including wireless charging, a wide-angle camera,

Motorola is starting the year off with two new Moto G phones, and one of them has a surprising spec that you don't usually see on budget phones.