Motorola appears to be gearing up for a sequel to its business-oriented ThinkPhone, with leaked renders and specifications pointing to a more compact device with some notable upgrades for 2025.
According to recent rumors, the ThinkPhone 2025 will feature:
- A smaller 6.36-inch pOLED display (down from 6.6 inches)
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor
- 8GB RAM and 256GB storage
- Triple rear camera system:
- 50MP main camera
- 13MP ultrawide
- 10MP 3x telephoto (replacing 2MP depth sensor)
- 4,310 mAh battery with 68W fast charging
- Dimensions: 154.1 x 71.2 x 8.1mm, 171g
The leaked render shows a device with flat sides and a redesigned camera module similar to Motorola's recent Edge series. While shrinking in size, the display appears to offer a higher 2670 x 1200 resolution for improved sharpness.
Perhaps the most significant change is the move from a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip to a mid-range MediaTek processor. This suggests Motorola may be aiming for a more affordable price point with the new model.
The original ThinkPhone launched in 2023 as a flagship-level device targeting enterprise customers. It offered deep integration with Windows PCs along with Motorola's signature long battery life.
While the smaller battery in the 2025 model (4,310 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) may impact endurance, the more efficient processor could help offset this. The addition of a telephoto camera also addresses one of the weaknesses of the original.
It's unclear if Motorola plans to maintain the business focus or position the new ThinkPhone as a more mainstream device. With its more compact design and likely lower price, it could appeal to a broader range of consumers seeking a capable mid-range phone.
As always with early leaks, details may change before an official announcement. We'll have to wait for more concrete information from Motorola to see how the ThinkPhone 2025 shapes up as a successor to last year's unique business-focused device.