The next Moto G will come with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888

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The first Motorola phone with the Snapdragon 888 is something we didn't expect.

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What you need to know​

  • Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 888 this week, its most powerful SoC ever.
  • Motorola says the Moto G next year will ship with an 888.
  • The Moto G line has traditionally shipped with lower-end processors in the 6xx and 7xx series.

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is set to make a debut with powerful phones like the
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, the
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, and other Android flagships. For Motorola, it's coming in next year's Moto G, an odd choice for the smartphone OEM.

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, Motorola shared that next year would be the 10th generation of the Moto G series, and the Snapdragon 888 is a perfect fit for a celebration of the line.

As far as choices go, this seems to be an odd one. On the one hand, Motorola has often shipped the Moto G with low-end components, making up for it with an otherwise delightful experience. We'd expect the 888 to make a debut in something like the
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or Edge+.

On the other hand, Chinese OEMs have been shipping powerful SoCs and high-end components in their phones for prices comparable to the Moto G for years. Perhaps, as the Moto G remains one of the company's strongest brands, the company may want to more directly challenge competitors from
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and Oppo. It doesn't have to include the 888 in all its SoC, perhaps just a Moto G anniversary edition. With the Moto G having more than a few variants, that's not a far-fetched notion.

Best Budget Android Phone​

Moto G Power (2020)​


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The Moto G Power is plenty fast, has a decent display, excellent battery life, and a price tag that your wallet will love.

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