Barcelona, Spain – Motorola announced a significant push into smartphone security at Mobile World Congress 2026 today, unveiling a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation. The collaboration aims to bring the privacy-focused GrapheneOS operating system to future Motorola devices, alongside new security features for its existing product line.
The partnership marks a major expansion for GrapheneOS, which until now has been exclusively available on Google Pixel devices. A spokesperson for GrapheneOS stated the collaboration represents “a significant milestone in expanding the reach of GrapheneOS,” and applauded Motorola for “taking this meaningful step towards advancing mobile security.”
Motorola’s commitment extends beyond simply pre-installing GrapheneOS on a future smartphone. The company similarly plans to port select security features from the hardened operating system to other devices within its portfolio, according to a media briefing held in Barcelona. Details on which features will be ported and the timeline for implementation remain forthcoming.
Alongside the GrapheneOS partnership, Motorola introduced Moto Secure, a platform expanded with a new “Private Image Data” feature. This tool automatically removes sensitive metadata – such as location and device information – from photos taken with Motorola devices, enhancing user privacy. The feature will initially roll out to Motorola’s signature devices in the coming months.
Motorola also unveiled Moto Analytics, an enterprise-grade analytics platform designed to provide IT administrators with real-time visibility into device performance across their fleets. Moto Analytics focuses on operational insights, including app stability, battery health, and connectivity performance, offering a more detailed view than traditional enterprise mobility management (EMM) tools.
The announcements underscore Motorola’s broader commitment to security, bolstered by Lenovo’s ThinkShield solutions. The company emphasized that these innovations are designed to empower organizations with technology that is both secure and reliable. Motorola confirmed that specific features being ported from GrapheneOS are still under development, with further details expected in the coming months as the partnership evolves.
GrapheneOS developers have previously indicated that existing Motorola hardware does not currently meet the operating system’s stringent hardware requirements, suggesting that the future device supporting GrapheneOS will likely feature updated specifications.
