Motorola's Moto G 5G falls to just $199 in epic unlocked phone deal

Motorola G 5G smartphone
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Motorola's mid-range Moto G 5G smartphone is now on sale for a budget price. If you're looking for an unlocked phone that doesn't cost a fortune, here's a deal your wallet will thank you for. 

Currently, Amazon offers the unlocked Moto G 5G  for just $199. This phone typically costs $399, so that's $200 in savings or 50% off. This is the 2022 Moto G's lowest price ever and one of the best phone deals available. 

Motorola Moto G 5G: $399 $199 @ Amazon

Motorola Moto G 5G: $399 $199 @ Amazon
Save $200 on the 2022 Motorola G 5G smartphone. This unlocked phone is compatible with all major carriers in the US. It's BYOD activation-ready for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and prepaid carriers like Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, and others.

Motorola is a veteran in the telecom business and at full price, the Moto G is one of the best 5G phones under $400. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) TFT display at 90Hz for smooth streaming and gaming. Its durable IP52 water-resistant housing protects a MediaTek Dimensity 700 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. 

We didn't test this phone, however, Moto G 5G reviews at Amazon rate it 4.3 out of 5-stars. Satisfied owners say it's a decent quality, reliable phone with long battery life and minimal bloatware. Most importantly, frugal customers like the Moto G 5G's less costly price compared to today's flagship phones.

For capturing sharp, bright images of you living your best life, the Moto G sports a 50MP main camera and 2MP front-facing selfie camera. Rounding out its impressive specs for the price are a headphone jack, microSD card reader as well as fingerprint and face unlocking security.

Now just under $200, the Moto G 5G is a no brainer if you're looking for the best value on a budget phone. 

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.