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Oct 2, 2026 11:38 AM

(NEW) Motorola Moto G Play - 2026 (Unlocked) $179.99

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Oct 2, 2026 5:48 PM
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vns1Oct 2, 2026 5:48 PM
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Not great, not terrible. At this price probably an acceptable deal (even if barely) for an unlocked phone with decent functionality.
Specs: 4GB RAM, MediaTec CPU, 64GB storage.
Pros: SD Card, Dual-SIM with eSIM, 3.5mm audio jack, 2026 model (with 2yrs of support only, sadly, due to Motorola's policies)

For the reading inclined - full specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola...-14139.php
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Oct 2, 2026 7:42 PM
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Frank_NittyOct 2, 2026 7:42 PM
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Motorola is already planning to release a flagship this year w/ a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, the Motorola Signature which I'm currently looking forward to.
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Oct 2, 2026 8:27 PM
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techhi2000Oct 2, 2026 8:27 PM
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Quote from Frank_Nitty View quoted comment :
Motorola is already planning to release a flagship this year w/ a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, the Motorola Signature which I'm currently looking forward to.
Yes since they stopped releasing The Edge Plus line the fastest candy bar phone they have is the Motorola stylus 5G which is the middle of the road phone. I'm just hoping this signature phone doesn't have a smaller screen then the stylist and doesn't have those stupid curved edges
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Oct 2, 2026 8:33 PM
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Frank_NittyOct 2, 2026 8:33 PM
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Quote from techhi2000 View quoted comment :
Yes since they stopped releasing The Edge Plus line the fastest candy bar phone they have is the Motorola stylus 5G which is the middle of the road phone. I'm just hoping this signature phone doesn't have a smaller screen then the stylist and doesn't have those stupid curved edges
If the screen of the "Signature" is anything like either the edge+ 2023's or the edge 2024's then we'll be in good shape.
Oct 2, 2026 8:57 PM
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cuoreesitanteOct 2, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from vns1 View quoted comment :
Not great, not terrible. At this price probably an acceptable deal (even if barely) for an unlocked phone with decent functionality.
Specs: 4GB RAM, MediaTec CPU, 64GB storage.
Pros: SD Card, Dual-SIM with eSIM, 3.5mm audio jack, 2026 model (with 2yrs of support only, sadly, due to Motorola's policies)

For the reading inclined - full specs:
https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola...-14139.php

I have one, the 4gb of ram is rough in 2026. It's usable but expect a ton of little hang ups everywhere
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Oct 3, 2026 12:17 AM
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AquaWinter9082Oct 3, 2026 12:17 AM
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ebay around $149 for brand new and open box condition $107
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Oct 3, 2026 3:31 AM
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ChocoboOct 3, 2026 3:31 AM
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Mediocre deal, and Motorola is now putting ads on people's phones with the malware Glance app which keeps reinstalling and re-activating itself no matter what you do to get rid of it.

I have to wonder if their business is failing so they're trying to grab some ad money before everything collapses, they won't have many repeat customers if they keep pushing malware onto people's phones
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Oct 3, 2026 4:58 AM
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jamesjamersonOct 3, 2026 4:58 AM
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Quote from Chocobo View quoted comment :
Mediocre deal, and Motorola is now putting ads on people's phones with the malware Glance app which keeps reinstalling and re-activating itself no matter what you do to get rid of it.I have to wonder if their business is failing so they're trying to grab some ad money before everything collapses, they won't have many repeat customers if they keep pushing malware onto people's phones
Spyware glore is Moto
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Oct 3, 2026 9:46 AM
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UniqueMagic721Oct 3, 2026 9:46 AM
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These go on sale better than that price all the time on QVC. If you don't mind last years model, it's only $65 for the Moto G Play WITH a years worth of service. They go on sale for 2/$100 ever so often as well.

IDK if the 2026 model is better or worse than the previous gen, but i've got 4 of the '24 models, three in daily use, and they are decent basic phones with good battery life. Much better reception on the same network as my samsung phones (A and S models), and the speaker is noticeably louder as well.
Oct 3, 2026 1:02 PM
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AnciusDOct 3, 2026 1:02 PM
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Not a deal for even an unlocked version. Look into deals for the locked version, ~$40-$49?
I liked my 2021 G Plays but it's not suitable for a primary phone. Good for: kids, seniors, phone only line, emergency backup...
Oct 5, 2026 2:33 AM
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4SKZ8Oct 5, 2026 2:33 AM
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I removed Glaced with Canta and it's never returned. Takes a bit of debloating but it cleans up well. I have the moto stylus 2025 as a daily driver.
Oct 7, 2026 6:50 AM
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echipOct 7, 2026 6:50 AM
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Moto G Play 2026 is Motorola low end phone, with only 4GB of RAM / 64GB storage for $180 is not ideal.

Might as well get a Moto G Power 2025 with 8GB of RAM/128GB storage for similar price point because 4GB/64GB is not enough if you want to hold on to the phone for the next 2 years.
Last edited by echip October 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM.
Oct 7, 2026 6:10 PM
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EricCartman666Oct 7, 2026 6:10 PM
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4GB ram in 2026 is not acceptable.

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