Even at $200, I don’t think you should buy the Motorola Moto G (2025)

I’ve probably reviewed more cheap Android devices over the last few years than anyone else here at Android Authority, so I’ve spent a lot of time exploring what works and what doesn’t work. When something works at this price tier, it tends to work remarkably well, like Motorola’s speedy wired charging or Samsung’s typically rock-solid primary cameras. However, when something doesn’t work, it sticks out like a sore thumb and drags down the rest of the experience. This feels like one of those times.

Even though there are plenty of things about the Motorola Moto G (2025) that I like, the glue that holds them together doesn’t feel quite set. The wired charging, light Android skin, and decent primary camera are all worth recommending separately, yet they don’t quite come together in a way that makes me want to keep using this budget phone. Here’s where I think the 2025 model of the Moto G goes wrong and, ultimately, why I don’t think you should buy it even if you’re after a ~$200 phone.