Moto G86 First Look – Flat Design, Premium Look and a New Slot Revealed

Highlights

• The Moto G86 will reportedly shift to a flat display and frame with a wider camera module.
• The back might use soft vegan leather for a premium feel.
• A new slot under the power button has been added, alongside the secondary mic hole and SIM slot.
• There is no update about expected specs as of now.

Motorola hasn’t officially shared anything about the Moto G86 yet, but it looks like the follow-up to the Moto G85 is getting close. Based on a recent report of a Dutch outlet Nieuwe Mobiel, we now have our first clear look at the new design through leaked renders. Here’s what we know so far.

Moto G86 – Design (Leaked)

Caption – Moto G86 leaked images. (Image credit – Nieuwe Mobiel)

The Nieuwe Mobiel report has also released some renders of the upcoming Moto G86. Based on the images, we can say that the phone will be ditching the curved display and frame of its predecessor for a flat design.

The bezels look about the same as before and the buttons are still in the same spot along the flat edges.

Caption – A closer look at the upcoming Moto G86 from all angles. (Image credit – Nieuwe Mobiel)

The camera module now looks a lot like what we’ve seen on the pricier Moto Edge 60 and Edge 60 Fusion. It’s wider, with a similar lens layout. The back itself seems to use soft vegan leather, giving it a more premium look and feel. If this turns out to be true, it will be a nice touch for a mid-range phone.

There are some other small but interesting design tweaks too. In addition to the usual secondary mic hole on top and SIM slot on the left, there’s now an extra hole right under the power button, something that wasn’t there on the G85.

A Look Back At Predecessor Moto G85

While we don’t know much about the upcoming G86 in terms of features, here’s a quick look back at what its predecessor offered.

The Moto G85 featured a 50MP 1/1.95″ main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 32MP front camera. It ran on a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip and had a 5,000mAh battery. The front was a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

It was launched with Android 14 and Motorola promised two years of Android updates and three years of security patches. The G85 got its first OS update before any of last year’s Galaxy flagships.

As for the G86, there’s no word yet on specs or features, but we can probably expect some solid improvements, both on paper and in daily use.

Reports suggest that since we’re already in April, there’s a good chance an official launch isn’t far off.

FAQs

Q1. What design changes are rumoured for the Moto G86?

Answer. The Moto G86 is said to feature a flat display and frame, moving away from the curved design of the Moto G85. It will also have a wider camera module resembling the Moto Edge 60 series and may include a soft vegan leather back for a more premium appearance.

Q2. What new addition is located near the power button on the Moto G86?

Answer. There is an extra hole right under the power button, which wasn’t present in the Moto G85. This is in addition to the secondary mic hole on top and the SIM slot on the left.

Q3. What were the key specifications of the Moto G85?

Answer. The Moto G85 included a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide lens, a 32MP front camera, a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It launched with Android 14, with two years of Android updates and three years of security patches.

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