Motorola is reportedly gearing up to launch a new budget smartphone that has been assigned the codename Penang. Now, the device could either launch under the Moto G-series or the Moto E-series. Regrettably, Motorola has neither confirmed nor denied these speculations yet. Still, it looks like the Moto Penang series’ launch could be right around the corner.
Also, the Lenovo-owned company might
launch a Plus model. So, the Moto Penang series could comprise a standard and a
Plus model. Now, the Moto Penang and Penang Plus have appeared on the FCC
certification website. This is a major sign that the Moto phones are headed to
the market soon.
The FCC listing reveals a few key details
about the purported handsets. To recap, a low-end Motorola phone was recently
spotted on TENAA with model number XT2335-3. The Moto Penang’s FCC listing
confirms it has model number XT2331-1. Also, it will probably carry an
affordable price tag like the low-end Motorola XT2335-3. Moreover, the device
will come with 20W fast charging support. According to the listing, the Moto
Penang will pack a 5000mAh battery unit. Also, Penang will feature a dual-SIM
slot.
The same phone recently made an appearance
on the WiFi Alliance website with dual-band Wi-Fi. Aside from this, the Moto
Penang has passed through the EEC website. However, the FCC listing does not
divulge more details about the Penang smartphone. Still, tipster Evan Blass
(via Gadget Gang) shared the Moto Penang design renders. The smartphone has a
curved back and its frame appears to be slightly flat. Also, it has a
hole-punch cutout at the top center to house the selfie camera. It has a thick
chin but slimmer bezels surrounding the display. For optics, the Penang houses
a dual rear camera setup with an LED flash.
The report claims the Moto Penang will
ship with at least 4GB of RAM and offer 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage.
According to Blass, this device will support a 5G network. This suggests the
Penang could be a mid-range smartphone. Likewise, the Penang Plus has model
number XT2333-3. The phone’s FCC listing shows a dual-SIM slot. Also, it
confirms the device will support 33W fast charging.
Lastly, the Penang Plus has appeared on
EEC and IMEI websites as well. In other words, it is on the verge of breaking
the cover soon. In the meantime, the Motorola X40 has managed to break through
1.31 million running points on AnTuTu.
