A major leak has revealed key details about two upcoming Moto G mid-range phones expected in 2026.

The 2026 editions of the ultra-affordable Motorola Moto G and Moto G Play hold virtually no secrets after today.
The Moto G (2026) will feature a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits brightness. It will have Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for screen protection and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, running on Android 16. The primary rear camera is 50MP with Quad Pixel technology, accompanied by a Macro Vision secondary camera. A 32MP front camera is included, with features like Hyperlapse, Timelapse, Slow motion, Auto Smile Capture, Dual Capture, Night Vision, Portrait Mode, Face Retouch, Gesture Selfie, and Photo Booth. It offers 128GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, 4GB of memory with RAM Boost, a 5,200mAh battery, 30W charging, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a water-repellent design, a vegan leather finish, Gemini, Circle to Search, Family Space, Moto Unplugged, Moto Secure, ThinkShield, Face Unlock, and 5G connectivity.
The Moto G Play (2026) specs include a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,000 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and Android 16. The primary rear camera is 32MP with Quad Pixel technology, and the front camera is 8MP. It has features like Hyperlapse, Timelapse, Slow motion, Auto Smile Capture, Dual Capture, Night Vision, Portrait Mode, Face Retouch, Gesture Selfie, and Photo Booth. It will have 64GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, 4GB of memory with RAM Boost, a 5,200mAh battery, 18W charging, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a water-repellent design, a vegan leather finish, Gemini, Circle to Search, Family Space, Moto Unplugged, Moto Secure, ThinkShield, Face Unlock, and 5G connectivity.
The Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026) will share a similar design. The Moto G Play (2026) appears improved compared to the 2024 model.
The phones feature slim bezels, vegan leather finishes, a centered hole punch, and a camera module that hints at better photography. These phones are suitable for those seeking affordable options.
The Moto G (2026) is similar to its 2025 version, maintaining the screen size, resolution, refresh rate, Dimensity 6300 SoC, 4GB RAM, and rear cameras. However, it will have a larger battery and improved front camera. If the $199.99 price is retained, it could be a top budget 5G phone in 2026.
The Moto G Play (2026) details are pending regarding US release and price. Its Dimensity 6300 processor, 5,200mAh battery, and 120Hz display are appealing if it stays under $150.
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