Last month, images of the Moto G15 were leaked, giving us a glimpse of the upcoming budget smartphone from Motorola. Recently, additional leaks have surfaced, providing complete details about the specifications of the device prior to its official launch.
Specifications Uncovered
Originally reported by 91Mobiles, the specs for the Moto G15 were disclosed by Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414 on X). The Moto G15 is set to feature a 6.72-inch FHD+ (2400 × 1080) LCD display. This screen is larger than the 6.5-inch screen found in the Moto G14, although it continues to refresh at 60Hz.
The display supports HDR10, boasts a 20:9 aspect ratio, and has an 86.71% screen-to-body ratio, along with Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The leaked images have already shown the phone will maintain the centered punch hole for the front camera.
Upgraded Hardware
In a shift from Unisoc, Motorola is opting for a MediaTek chipset. The processor will be the 12nm Helio G81 Extreme, which features Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores similar to the 12nm Unisoc Tiger T616 found in its predecessor. The Moto G15 will come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage that can be expanded.
Regarding the cameras, the Moto G15 is equipped with a 50MP main rear camera, swapping out the 2MP macro lens of the Moto G14 for a 5MP sensor. Additionally, it will include an 8MP front-facing camera.
Battery and Features
There will be a slight improvement in battery capacity but a decrease in charging speed. The Moto G14 has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging (20W for the Indian model). In contrast, the Moto G15 will contain a 5,200mAh battery and support 18W fast charging.
The device will also feature an audio jack, stereo speakers enhanced with Dolby Atmos, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and dual-SIM capabilities. It will possess an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance and will have a faux leather finish. Leaked images indicate that the Moto G15 will come in three color options and is expected to run on Android 15.
Pricing Confusion
The rumored price of €200 (about $211) appears to be inaccurate, especially when compared to the launch price of its predecessor and its competition like the Galaxy A16 4G. Samsung's budget device offers a 90Hz AMOLED display, a stronger Helio G99 processor, a 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging, and support for six generations of Android upgrades. It’s currently listed on Amazon for $182.97.
The Moto G14 was launched in August 2023, making the Moto G15’s arrival overdue. Although Motorola hasn't officially set a release date, speculation suggests it may be unveiled this month.
