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Motorola’s Budget Phone Price Hikes Show How Fragile ‘Affordable Tech’ Has Become
Key Takeaways
- Several 2026 Motorola budget phones rose in price by 33% to 50% year over year
- The Moto G Play increased from $180 to $250, and the Moto G Stylus debuted at $500
- The report points to memory shortages, AI infrastructure demand, tariffs, and inflation as likely factors
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