Moto G76 leak hints at Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and huge battery, but fans fear a downgrade

Motorola seems to be quietly preparing the next step in its mid-range strategy, as a device believed to be the Moto G76 has surfaced in the Geekbench database under the model number XT2537. The listing points to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset, 8 GB of RAM and Android 16 on board, suggesting that Motorola wants its next G-series workhorse to launch with a very up-to-date software base and a relatively modern 6-series processor.

In Geekbench 6.3.0, the alleged Moto G76 scores 1,018 points in the single-core test and 2,893 points in the multi-core run.

While synthetic benchmarks never tell the whole story, these numbers place the phone firmly in the upper mid-range bracket, promising enough power for social media, photography, light gaming and everyday multitasking without breaking a sweat.

What makes this leak even more interesting is the rumor that the Moto G76 is essentially a global version of the China-only Moto G100s. If that proves true, we can expect a very endurance-focused package with a huge 7,000 mAh battery, a 50 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide and an IP64 rating for dust and splash protection. On paper, that combination should translate into two-day battery life for many users, decent camera versatility and a bit of peace of mind if the phone gets caught in the rain.

However, long-time Motorola fans are looking at the leak with mixed feelings. The Moto G75 set a surprisingly high bar for the series: it brought wireless charging to its price segment, and it was one of the rare Motorola models promising around five years of software support, on par with the better Edge 50 Neo policy. It was not perfect – the NFC implementation lacked an embedded secure element, which meant some banking and payment apps refused to work even though NFC was technically present – but overall it felt like an aggressively forward-looking mid-ranger.

Against that backdrop, early chatter around the G76 feels more cautious. Some users see it as a potential downgrade in overall ambition, arguing that Motorola and its parent company Lenovo might be dialling back on costly extras and long-term support because of component prices and tariff uncertainty. Recent G-series phones have already been criticized for subtle downgrades generation after generation, and the G76 rumor mill fits neatly into that narrative.

Still, the possible G100s heritage gives the Moto G76 a different angle: instead of chasing premium-like features such as wireless charging, Motorola could be betting on sheer stamina, basic ruggedness and a clean Android 16 experience as its main selling points. If the leak holds true, the G76 might end up being less of a spec-sheet show-off than the G75, but a more pragmatic workhorse for people who care about battery life and straightforward software over flashy extras. The final verdict, of course, will only come once Motorola officially unveils the phone and clarifies how it plans to handle long-term updates and regional pricing.