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Motorola to launch high-end flagship phones supporting GrapheneOS in 2027
The privacy-centric Android distribution plans to expand beyond Google Pixel devices to premium Qualcomm-powered hardware.
The short version
- GrapheneOS announced that Motorola phones with official project support are targeted for launch in 2027.
- The upcoming devices will feature high-end Qualcomm flagship hardware and are anticipated to cost more than Google's Pixel lineup.
- The handsets will not come with GrapheneOS pre-installed, requiring users to install the operating system themselves with project support.
Key facts
- The GrapheneOS team announced on Mastodon that Motorola hardware supporting the operating system is slated for release in 2027.[9to5Google · Ars Technica]
- The initial Motorola devices will be premium flagships utilizing Qualcomm processors and are expected to be priced higher than Pixel phones.[9to5Google · Ars Technica]
- The forthcoming Motorola devices will not be sold with GrapheneOS pre-installed, but the OS project will provide full support in coordination with Motorola.[Ars Technica]
- Until this rollout, Google Pixel phones have been the only devices supported by GrapheneOS builds.[9to5Google · Ars Technica]
What remains uncertain
- Specific retail pricing, precise release dates, and hardware specifications beyond the use of Qualcomm flagship processors have not been disclosed.[9to5Google · Ars Technica]
- It remains unconfirmed whether lower-tier Motorola models will eventually receive GrapheneOS support, as the team noted lower-end chips currently lack required security features and update commitments.[9to5Google]