Motorola’s next mid-range contender, the Moto G56, continues to drip-feed its secrets ahead of launch — and the latest batch of renders brings a splash of color and a closer look at its industrial design philosophy. While previous leaks gave us an early peek at the hardware and a single render, we now get a clearer picture of the G56’s visual identity — and it’s more distinct than you’d expect at this price point.
In a rare move for a mid-range smartphone, the Moto G56 embraces Pantone-certified colorways, underscoring Motorola’s ongoing design partnership with the global color authority. Leaked images show off three of the four finishes expected at launch: Pantone Black Oyster, a refined matte take on black with subtle reflections; Pantone Dazzling Blue, an energetic hue that commands attention from every angle; and Pantone Dill, an earthy green-grey blend that gives off a utilitarian, almost military aesthetic. The elusive fourth option, Pantone Grey Mist, remains — fittingly — under wraps.
From a design standpoint, the G56 plays it safe in silhouette, but adds flair through texture and tone. The rear panel appears softly contoured at the edges, with a raised camera island that breaks up the otherwise symmetrical geometry. It’s a familiar Motorola language, but the detailing — including subtle ridges around the camera and a fresh material feel — gives it a more premium vibe.
Despite its sub-€300 price point, the G56 is a rugged outlier among mid-rangers. It carries IP68 and IP69 certifications, alongside MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability, suggesting this is a phone built to withstand more than just the occasional splash. Gorilla Glass 7i protects the 6.72-inch LCD panel, which outputs at Full HD+ with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 1,000-nit peak brightness — enough to stay legible even in direct sunlight.
Under the hood, it runs on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7060 chip, paired with 4/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage, expandable via microSD. Its 5,200 mAh battery is matched with 33W wired charging, which should keep it running all day with ease. On the imaging front, the device features a 50 MP main sensor (Sony Lytia LYT-600), 8 MP ultrawide, and a 32 MP front camera — a surprisingly ambitious setup for the category.
Perhaps the most future-proof detail: the G56 will ship with Android 15 out of the box. Motorola promises one major OS update for the base version, and two for the higher-end variant, alongside three to four years of security updates — a modest but welcomed step in the right direction for budget Android devices.
According to earlier leaks, the Moto G56 is expected to retail at around €250 for the 8/256GB model, placing it right in the sweet spot for value seekers. While it may not revolutionize smartphone design, it certainly reframes what ruggedness and Pantone precision can look like in the mid-tier.
via nieuwemobiel
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