Moto G 2026 and Play 2026 Official: Specs, Prices, and Release Dates
Discover Motorola Moto G 2026 and Moto G Play 2026 features, pricing, color options, and release dates for US and Canada.
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Motorola has presented the new members of its mid-range family, Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026), giving the North American market new color options and updated hardware.
The Moto G (2026) is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6300 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device has a 5,200 mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging. The display is 6.7 inches, 120Hz refresh rate, peak brightness of 1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode, and is under Gorilla Glass 3.
The camera features a 50MP main camera, a 32MP secondary camera, and a macro lens for close-up shots. The device is classified IP52 for protection against dust and water splashes. Motorola's choice of colors for the Moto G (2026) includes Pantone Slipstream and Pantone Cattleya Orchid. The operating system is Android 16 right out of the box.
The Moto G Play (2026) has the same look as the Moto G but has a camera with 32MP resolution instead of a 50MP one, a selfie camera with 8MP instead of a 32MP one, and only 18W charging instead of 30W. All colors will come with a leather-like finish, and it will be released in Pantone Tapestry.
The Moto G (2026) will be available in the U.S. on December 11 at Motorola’s online store and certain carriers such as Verizon, Total Wireless, Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Tracfone, Walmart Family, and Visible. The others to come later will be T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless, AT&T, Google Fi, Xfinity Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Optimum Mobile, and UScellular. Starting January 15, the phone will also be available at Amazon and Best Buy. The retail price suggested is $199.99.
Motorola.com, Amazon, Best Buy, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, Total Wireless, Straight Talk, UScellular, and Cox Mobile will be the websites selling the Moto G Play (2026) starting from November 13. The month after that, the carriers will include Cricket Wireless, AT&T, Verizon, Verizon Prepaid, Visible, Simple Mobile, Tracfone, Walmart Family, Consumer Cellular, Xfinity Mobile, and Boost Mobile. The retail price tag on it is set at $169.99.
The Moto G (2026) and Moto G Play (2026) are expected to be available through Motorola's online store in Canada on December 11 and November 13, respectively.
