Should I buy a used Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or a new Moto G Power?

If the prices are close, I’d usually lean used Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for the better all-around phone; if you want the safer purchase, new Moto G Power is the better bet.

Pick the used Galaxy S20 FE if you care most about:

• Better overall performance and a more premium feel than a typical budget phone
• A stronger camera setup and more flexible features
• Higher-end extras that budget phones often skip, like a more polished display experience and features such as wireless charging and water resistance on many variants

Pick the new Moto G Power if you care most about:

• Battery life — the Moto G Power 5G is built around a 5000 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S20 FE is lower at 4500 mAh in the source comparison
• Warranty and battery health — buying new means less risk from battery wear and no unknown prior use
• Longer remaining support window — a newer phone will usually have more support left than an older one

My take

• Buy the S20 FE if the used unit is in very good condition, the battery checks out, and the price is meaningfully lower.
• Buy the Moto G Power if you want the simplest, lowest-risk purchase and you mostly value battery life over flagship extras.

A used S20 FE can still be the better phone, but only if the seller is trustworthy and the condition is solid.