Motorola Revives Moto One Smartphone Series
Motorola's new Moto One, which earned Wireless Power Consortium certification, is expected to launch within weeks.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Consumer Electronics
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Motorola plans to revive its Moto One smartphone series with a new model called Moto One. The device received Wireless Power Consortium certification on November 3, 2026, after Motorola last released a Moto One-series phone in October 2019.
Why it matters
The certification and a Geekbench leak offer a concrete look at the device's design and specifications ahead of launch. The revival marks Motorola's return to a lineup it had not added to in several years.
The Moto One supports Qi2 wireless charging through EPP rather than MPP, with a minimum wireless charging rate of 15 watts, according to its Wireless Power Consortium certification. A Geekbench listing shows a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor paired with 12 GB of RAM, though final retail specifications remain unconfirmed.
The players
Motorola
Motorola is a smartphone maker that previously sold budget and mid-range phones under the Moto One name and is now reviving that series.
Wireless Power Consortium
The Wireless Power Consortium is the industry body that sets the Qi wireless charging standards and certifies compliant devices.
The details
The Moto One has a square rear camera module housing three lenses and an LED flash, with its selfie camera set in a punch-hole cutout and a fingerprint sensor integrated into the display. Its design and specifications were revealed through the certification filing and a benchmark leak.
Timeline
October 2019: Motorola released the Motorola One Macro, the last smartphone in the Moto One lineup.
November 3, 2026: The Moto One received Wireless Power Consortium certification.
Weeks after November 3, 2026: The Moto One's launch is expected.
The Tech Race
The Moto One's adoption of Qi2 wireless charging through EPP places it within the wider push to standardize magnetic and wireless charging across Android handsets. Motorola's return to the Moto One name positions it against rivals already competing on the same charging standard.
A Qi2-compliant phone with 15-watt wireless charging would let owners use magnetic chargers and accessories across compatible devices. The 12 GB of RAM points to heavier multitasking capacity for everyday users, though pricing will determine how accessible the model is.
The takeaway
Watch for Motorola's official launch announcement to confirm pricing and whether the phone's Qi2 and EPP charging support matches the certification.
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