The Moto G Power (2022) promises the impressive battery life and affordability of past G Power devices, but with some new tricks. A redesigned camera array, larger storage options, and higher refresh rate may make the best phone even better for battery life.

No, it hasn't been that long since the Moto G Power (2021) launched. However, the $199 price tag may have made the device popular enough to justify annual updates--especially among those who want a phone they can really use all day long. Especially among those who want a phone that really works all day long. The previous generation model lasted more than 14 hours in our battery life tests, beating out all the best phones (some of which cost five times the price)

The Moto G Power (2022) is expected to begin shipping within a few months. Until then, here's what you need to know about pricing, release date, features, and of course, battery life Will the G Power continue its reign as the king of battery life?

The Moto G Power (2022) is $199 for the 64GB storage version and $249 for the 128GB storage version. For comparison, the Moto G Power (2021) had only 32GB and 64GB storage options at the same price point.

As for availability, Motorola has not revealed an official release date for the Moto G Power (2022). It is said to be shipping in the next few months, so we can expect to see it in early 2022.

Like most budget smartphones, the design of the Moto G Power (2022) is fairly basic. The back chassis has a matte black finish and features a subtle wavy design with a nearly seamless camera array in the upper left corner and Motorola's bat wing logo in the center. The insignia also serves as a fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device.

The front bezel is thin enough, but the chin is slightly thicker. Like the Moto G Power before it, the new version has a hole-punch front camera. This time, however, the hole punch is centered rather than shifted to the left. Meanwhile, the 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD slot, and USB-C charging port are in the same position as before.

The Moto G Power (2022) has a 6.5-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels. This display has been less impressive in past models, but a faster 90 Hz refresh rate may improve game response and scrolling.

If you use the Moto G Power, you probably won't be pursuing a career as a professional photographer, but the AI-enhanced camera is a slight improvement. In any case, you don't have to pay a fortune for great smartphone photography; one of the best Android phones you can get for under $200, the 50MP (f/1.8) main, 2MP (f/2.4) macro, and 2MP (f/2.4) depth array offers considerable versatility. 8MP (f/2.0) selfie cam is usually adequate as well.

Photo results from the Moto G Power (2021) were a bit mixed, with some conditions providing better images than others; to gauge how the G Power's extensive lens and shooting modes perform in this latest version, a series of camera comparisons with smartphones in the same price range A series of camera comparisons with similarly priced smartphones would be necessary to gauge how this latest version of the G Power's rich lens and shooting modes perform.

As the phone's name suggests, the reason to buy the Moto G Power is battery life; with a 5,000mAh battery, it is a stamina-first phone. Motorola claims that the G Power will last up to three days on a full charge, but battery life varies depending on usage. You will need to test it yourself before drawing any conclusions.

The Moto G Power (2021) lasted 14 hours and 4 minutes in our battery life test, which involved using a fully charged phone and letting the phone surf the web until the battery ran out. 2020's Moto G Power lasted a record 16+ hours, while this year's Moto G Power lasted longer than all other phones we have reviewed recently.

The Moto G Power line is dominating the market in terms of battery life. For those who want the longest lasting smartphone, the Moto G Power (2022) may be the ultimate purchase. Moreover, it can be had for as low as $199, making it one of the most affordable devices available.

Whether the Moto G Power (2021) will be a good update remains to be seen. The refreshed phone's new display and camera specs, as well as battery life, need to be tested. Motorola is certainly setting a high bar for itself in this category.