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.

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 $299.99.

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

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.

Motorola's original Moto G was a big hit, as well as one of the best-sold Android phones in history. Its star has faded under Lenovo ownership, but it's still a decent range of budget phones. The 2025 models have arrived,