Motorola smartphones have become popular again in 2025–2026. Yes, not yet at the level of their mobile phones in the 2000s. But you have to admit: the company has picked up speed like it hasn’t in a long time. Few people know, but the brand is back in the big game, competing with Samsung, Xiaomi, and POCO in every segment. If you’ve been wanting to buy a Motorola smartphone for a while but don’t know what to get — I’ve put together five models for different budgets and needs.

We’ve gathered affordable Motorola smartphones available in Russia

Motorola X70 Air 5G — A Thin Smartphone Instead of iPhone Air

This is the ultra-thin Motorola smartphone that made Motorola recall the spirit of the classic RAZR. The Moto X70 Air body is just 5.99 mm thick and weighs 159 grams — thinner and lighter than the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Inside, there’s a full-fledged 6.7-inch OLED screen with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, a 4800 mAh battery (thanks to silicon-carbon technology), and 68W fast charging.

Motorola has its own Air. And it’s quite affordable!

Triple 50 MP camera with optical image stabilization on the main module, IP68/IP69 protection, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6. Remember, this is also a Motorola smartphone with global firmware, so there’s no fiddling with Chinese language and services — everything works out of the box. It’s worth getting for the “wow” design and the rare combination of thinness with decent battery life — a phone that’s genuinely pleasant to hold in your hand.

Motorola Moto G55 5G — An Affordable Good Smartphone

An affordable Motorola smartphone without frills? Easy: the Moto G55 5G hits the sweet spot. A 6.49-inch pOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 7025 chip, up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. A 50 MP camera with optical stabilization, IP52 splash and dust protection — all the essentials.

Affordable smartphones are Motorola’s forte

Among the nice extras — stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and clean Android without bloatware: no ads, no pre-installed apps. It’s worth getting for those who need a reliable everyday smartphone at a reasonable 18,000–22,000 ₽. The ideal option if you don’t game or run AI on your phone.

Motorola Moto S50 — The Smartphone with the Best Value for Money

The fresh Moto S50 lineup, originally created for the Chinese market, is already available in Russia through gray imports with global firmware. A large 6.7-inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 7-series chip, a triple 50 MP camera with OIS — a solid mid-range contender. The only letdown is the 4310 mAh battery, albeit with 68W fast charging.

This mid-budget model will definitely not leave anyone indifferent

Nevertheless, this is the best value for money among Motorola smartphones: for less than a mid-range price, you get a phone that handles everything, including games and neural networks. It’s worth getting for those who want maximum specs per ruble and aren’t afraid of a Chinese version of a smartphone.

Motorola Edge 60 — An Affordable Smartphone with a Curved Screen

The most balanced Motorola smartphone is undoubtedly the Moto Edge 60. The curved 6.7-inch pOLED screen with peak brightness up to 4500 nits, 120 Hz refresh rate, and quad-curved edges looks flagship-level, yet costs much less. Inside is a Dimensity 7300, up to 12 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage — no need for a memory card.

A smartphone close in spirit to flagships. Only the chipset was a bit disappointing

IP69 protection, clean Android, guaranteed updates for years to come. This phone is perfect for those who like smartphones with curved screens and thin bodies, where the chip is secondary. You can wait a bit — it should get cheaper.

Motorola Moto X50 Ultra — A Motorola Flagship with 125W Charging

A true Motorola flagship for those who aren’t willing to compromise. Under the hood of the Moto X50 Ultra is a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a 6.7-inch pOLED screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate, a triple camera with two 50-megapixel modules (main with OIS and a periscope telephoto with optical zoom) plus a 50 MP ultra-wide. They really loaded it up!