Moto G Stylus 2026 Pops Up: Motorola’s Next-Gen Affordable Phone

Motorola‘s affordable mobile devices tend to be quite popular. So, when news about an upcoming model emerges, it’s worth at least paying some attention. In this case, we could be looking at the first clues about Motorola’s phone launch plans for 2026. A new device, codenamed “ORLANDO,” has been spotted, and all signs point to it being the 2026 edition of the popular Moto G Stylus.

An early look at the alleged Moto G Stylus 2026

The leak comes from an IMEI database spotted by the tech blog Passionategeekz. According to the report, there’s a new listing for a device with the model number XT2617. The XT26 prefix is a strong indicator of a 2026 release, following the pattern of the Moto G Stylus 2025, which used the XT25 prefix. The codename “ORLANDO” itself is a nod to a city in the United States, which suggests Motorola’s continued focus on the North American market, even as it plans for a global release.

For now, the official specifications are still under wraps. However, we can make some guesses based on the specs of its predecessor, the Moto G Stylus 2025. That model featured a 6.7-inch pOLED display, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and a 50MP main camera. It also boasts a decent 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W TurboPower charging. The handset even supports 15W wireless charging for added versatility. This marks the bare minimum of what you can expect for the 2026 model. We could see an even brighter screen, a next-gen processor for a performance boost, or new camera tricks.

What’s for sure is that the built-in stylus—the defining feature of the series—will be back, ready for note-taking, sketching, and precise navigation.

It’s still too early to talk in depth about this future device. We’re looking forward to seeing what “ORLANDO” will bring to the table.