GrapheneOS to launch on Motorola phones
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The gist
GrapheneOS confirmed Motorola flagship phones will launch with official support in 2027. This marks the first non-Google phone line to offer the privacy-focused OS.
Background
GrapheneOS, a privacy and security-focused version of Android, has been available only on Google Pixel phones. At MWC 2026, Motorola and GrapheneOS announced a collaboration to expand support. Now, the GrapheneOS Foundation has confirmed that the first Motorola devices will be flagship models arriving in 2027, with lower-end models to follow later.
How it unfolded
- MWC 2026Motorola and GrapheneOS announced their collaboration to bring GrapheneOS to Motorola phones.
- Aug 2026GrapheneOS confirmed on Mastodon that the first Motorola phones with official support will be flagships launching in 2027.
- recentlyGrapheneOS detailed that initial support will be for non-folding 'slab' flagships, with foldables like Razr Fold and Razr Ultra to follow.
Who’s saying what
- GrapheneOS
- GrapheneOS says the first Motorola devices will be higher-end hardware than Pixels and priced accordingly, with lower-end devices taking longer due to Qualcomm's chip security.
- Analysts
- Analysts note this offers a non-Google alternative and foldable form factors, but the higher price may limit adoption.
Still unverified
The exact list of supported Motorola models and whether older flagships like the Razr Ultra will be included is not yet finalized. It is also unclear how users will switch between stock Android and GrapheneOS on these devices.