Motorola seems to be running a tight release cycle with its budget lineup. Not long after the Moto G 2025 duo landed, renders for the 2026 refresh have surfaced—and they’re playing it safe. The Moto G 2026 and Moto G Power 2026 appear to stick close to last year’s formula, with minor hardware bumps and some fresh color swatches courtesy of Motorola’s ongoing collaboration with Pantone.
More of the same—with a coat of (Pantone-approved) paint
From the front, the new G-series phones look nearly identical to their predecessors, with edge-to-edge 6.7–6.8″ displays and the same centered hole-punch camera. Around back, it’s the usual triple-lens setup—except one’s still just a disguised ambient light sensor, not a full third camera. The main sensor remains 50MP with OIS, and the ultrawide sits at 8MP. Don’t expect major camera upgrades.
The Moto G 2026 keeps its vegan leather finish in a softer, slate-like tone (Pantone 2376C), while the Moto G Power 2026 opts for a plastic back in darker Pantone 431C. It’s also noticeably bulkier, likely to accommodate the same 5,000mAh battery seen in past Power models.
Specs inch forward
Under the hood, leaks suggest a modest move from MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 to the newer 6400—nothing game-changing, but enough to keep things snappy for everyday use. RAM and storage configurations haven’t changed much, and both phones will reportedly ship with Android 16 out of the box.
Launch timing and pricing: What to expect
Based on Motorola’s recent playbook, a post-CES 2026 launch (around mid-January) seems most likely. Still, don’t rule out a surprise late-December rollout in select markets like India. Pricing will probably stay close to 2025 levels—around \$199 for the standard G and \$299 for the G Power in the U.S.—unless tariffs or component costs push things north.
Verdict? Evolution, not revolution
If these renders are legit, Motorola’s 2026 G-series is shaping up to be a by-the-numbers update. The familiar design, incremental spec bumps, and a couple of Pantone paint jobs suggest this refresh is aimed more at keeping things current than shaking up the budget phone market.
The big question: is that enough in 2026? We’ll find out soon.
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