Moto G Power 2022 (XT2165DL) Tracfone Review

Tracfone Moto G Power 2022 Review

Tracfone Moto G Power 2022 Review, Specs and User Manual

The 2022 Motorola Moto G Power features a 6.5" HD touchscreen, 64 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM, and octa-core processor. It also runs Android 11 and has a 50 MP rear camera.

Long battery life is one of the things that the Moto G Power line is known for and the 2022 version brings a 5,000 mAh battery that will last for several days on a single charge. 

The Moto G Power 2022 was first released at the end of February 2022, and available on Tracfone a few months later.  Will the 2022 version be a good replacement for previews versions? And how will it compare to other devices from Tracfone? We'll cover all of that here in this full review.

Don't forget to keep up with all the latest smartphones released from Tracfone to know what is newly available, such as the 2023 Moto G Power 5G.

Let's start with the pro's and con's for the 2022 Power.

What we Like:
-Long Battery Life
-90hz refresh rate on screen
-Budget Friendly Price

What we Don't Like:
-Not an upgrade over previous models
-Mediocre Processor
-720p screen

The updated Power comes with plenty of internal storage and memory, but as we'll look into more closely later on, the processor seems to hold the phone back from being a top performer. 

The new phone does, however, boost the refresh rate on the screen up to 90hz which is a nice improvement and overall this phone is already available at a very reasonable price. 

Tracfone Moto G Power 2022 (XT2165DL) Features and Specs

Below are the features followed by the technical specs

• Android 11
• 4G LTE compatible (Verizon)
• Access to the Google Play Store with over 1 Million Apps
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
• Bluetooth 5
• Alarm Clock
• MP3 Player
• Standard 3.5mm headphone jack
• Voicemail, Caller ID, Call Waiting
• SMS/MMS
• USB Type-C 2.0 connection
• USB Charger (10W Fast Charging)
• Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
• Water-repellent coating
• Hearing Aid Compatible

Moto G Power 2022 (XT2165DL) Specs
Size: 6.58 x 3.01 x 0.37 in (7.16 oz)
Camera: Triple Rear Camera - 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 2 MP (depth), 2 MP (macro), 8 MP front camera
Screen: 6.5" HD touchscreen with 720x1600 resolution (270 ppi)
Processor: Octa-core (MediaTek Helio G37) Processor
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB and dedicated MicroSDXC card slot
Battery: 5,000 mAh with about 36 hrs usage time (non-removable)

Motorola was originally founded as an American telecommunications company back in 1928. But in 2011, after several years of significant losses and challenges, the company was split and the mobile phone segment of the company was sold to Google. Two years later, the Motorola mobile phone segment was sold again, this time to Lenovo.

During the ownership by Google, the popular Moto G line was first released, as an unlocked, budget smartphone that still packed features to keep up with all the daily needs of users. Since transitioning to Lenovo, that has continued with now a large lineup of Moto G phones released every year. 

Many Tracfone BYOP users are very familiar with the Motorola brand as it has released a number of low cost unlocked phones capable of being used with Tracfone going back to the original Moto G. The Moto G Power is also available unlocked and can be used with any service provider.

While not all the specs are the most impressive on this version of the Power, it is available at a very reasonable price and we will  take a closer look in our full review.

Tracfone Moto G Power 2022 Review

Touchscreen
The 6.5" touchscreen is a great size for many who like to watch videos or view other media from their phone and the Moto G Power also features a fast, 90hz refresh rate. But the screen itself is only 1600x720 (same resolution as last year's model) and has some sizeable side and bottom borders on the screen which leads to just a 79% screen to body ratio. The Samsung Galaxy A12, by comparison, has the same size screen, same resolution, but a higher screen to body ratio (meaning smaller bezels).

Overall screen performance on the 2022 Power is good, but don't expect too much from it as the overall brightness and color quality are average.

Front, side and rear of the Moto G Power 2022

Performance - Processor, RAM and Storage
Motorola had to cut some corners to keep the price low and unfortunately one major area was the processor on this year's Power. It comes with a MediaTek Helio P37 which is an octa-core processor. But the performance is actually lower compared to the Snapdragon processors in the 2020 and 2021 Moto G Power models. You also get the same amount of RAM and Storage is the past two version (4 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage). 

So for those who have a 2020 or 2021 Power, is it worth the upgrade? For the performance alone, no, the older versions of the Power have better processors. Some slight stuttering and lag on the 2022 Power are indications of the underperforming processor. This 'step backwards' as many are calling it will certainly be the main reason many will skip the Power. With all that said, however, the processor is still very usable for most tasks on a smartphone and for low to moderate users, it will be more than adequate. 

Camera
On the rear of the phone is a triple camera setup with a main, 50 MP shooter, 2 MP Macro and 2 MP Depth. The macro and depth sensors are not that useful, but the main camera captures decent photos in good lighting. The front selfie camera is 8 MP and can also handle images well enough to share with friends on social media. 

Video can be captured at 1080p 30fps on the front or rear cameras but it tends to be shaky even with stabilization turned on. There is no 4K video capture available on this device.

Battery
One of the best features on the Moto G Power is the large, 5,000 mAh battery which gives all day, and even up to 3 days of life from a single charge. Getting away from the days of charging your phone every few hours is just fine with us. 

Charging up the battery does take a few hours, and uses a standard USB Type-C 2.0 cord.

Android OS
The 2022 Power does feature Android 11 which includes a number of performance and security improvements over past versions. Motorola is expected to provide an update to Android 12 at some point in the future. 

Some of the more interesting features include a built in screen recorder, more useful power button menu, and the ability to access notification history.

Check out our List of the Best Apps to use on Android.

Design
The Power's all-plastic design doesn't feel as cheap as it is and it actually has a nice texture on the rear panel. The back is also where the fingerprint reader is located which has a good response and unlocks the device quickly. The power and volume buttons are both are the right side of the phone and while the top has the 3.5mm headphone jack. The charging port is on the bottom along with the speaker.

This is a budget phone and as such it has a more 'bulky' look and feel to it. 

Conclusion
The 2022 Power is a good device for light to moderate use and can provide excellent battery life. And that is all at a very reasonable price for such a new device.

But, for users looking for the power that previous models brought to the table, this new version doesn't follow the trend and actually takes a step backwards in terms of performance. If performance is a concern, consider the Moto G Stylus 2021 from Tracfone, or even the Samsung Galaxy A13 5G.

The Moto G Power 2022 is not a bad phone, and actually has a lot of great features for a low price. But compared to past models, and other current options, it is not a significant upgrade.

Moto G Power 2022 VS 2020 and 2021 Models

The 2022 Power shares many of the same or similar features to the 2021 Power including similar screen size and resolution, camera, storage and RAM. The main difference is the better snapdragon processor in the 2021 model, and the 90hz fast screen refresh rate in the 2022 model.

Rather surprisingly, the 2020 Power actually has higher resolution screen, and more powerful processor compared to the 2022 version.

So if you already have the 2020 or 2021 Moto G Power, there's not much of a reason to upgrade to the 2022 model. And if you're shopping for one of these three devices, the 2021 or 2020 models have the more powerful processor.

With the release of the Moto G Power 5G 2023 from Tracfone, we would suggest taking a look at that updated device which has a number of improvements over this model.

Where to Buy the Moto G Power 2022 from Tracfone

The Moto G Power 2022 is available from several different online sources at the moment, but it is already discounted to under $100 which is a great deal.

Get the Tracfone Moto G Power (2022) with airtime bundle on HSN
Get the Tracfone Moto G Power (2022) with airtime bundle on QVC
Get the Tracfone Moto G Power (2022) from Amazon
Get the Tracfone Moto G Power (2022) from Tracfone

(the Amazon listing says it is the 2021 model, but all the specs and photos match it to the 2022 model)

Moto G Power 2022 User Manual and Device Tutorials

Get the most from your phone with the Moto G Power User Manual and Device Tutorials from Tracfone.

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