Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels
The private Android-based OS will expand beyond Pixels next year.
Motorola and GrapheneOS have announced that their phones will likely launch in 2027, but they will be more expensive than Google's Pixel phones. The GrapheneOS team shared the news on Mastodon, explaining that Moto's GrapheneOS phones will be fully supported by the project, despite not featuring the OS at launch. Currently, only Pixel phones meet GrapheneOS's stringent hardware requirements to guarantee maximum security and privacy.
The software, built on Android, offers enhanced memory protection, fine-grained network permissions, customizable app sandboxing, and a duress code for erasing data during critical situations. This security feature led to an activist's conviction for a felony earlier this year when he used it to wipe his phone during a customs interrogation.
The upcoming Moto phones will be premium flagship devices, with pricing expected to surpass even the most expensive Pixel models. The current Pixel lineup starts at $900 for the base Pixel 11, an increase of $100 from the previous year, while the Pixel 11 Pro XL is priced at $1,300.
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