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Motorola Moto G (1st generation) vs Motorola Moto G6

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MotorolaMoto G (1st generation)MotorolaMoto G6
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20132018
Display
Screen size4.5″5.7″
Resolution1280 × 7202160 × 1080
Sharpness326 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeLCD; resolution and panel class confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop MagIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 400Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory1 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage8 GB, 16 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7; Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 identified by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 305, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage type1 GB RAM, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag; no memory-card slot on this original 3G modeleMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed here
Cameras
Main camera5 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera1.3 MP8 MP
Main camera–12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera–8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Video recording720p at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery2,070 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,070 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Laptop Mag3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging–TurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g167 g
Thickness11.6 mm8.3 mm
Height × width129.9 × 65.9 mm153.8 × 72.3 mm
MaterialsPolycarbonate body with removable rear cover, reported by NotebookcheckGorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by Notebookcheck
Water resistance detail–P2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics–Front fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlock
SpeakersRear mono loudspeaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; FM radio confirmed by QualcommFront mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Connectivity
Mobile networkOriginal 2013 3G/HSPA+ model; the later Moto G LTE is a distinct revision4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMMicro-SIM, confirmed by NotebookcheckNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n, confirmed by Notebookcheck802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Laptop MagBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC–Supported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USBMicro-USB 2.0, confirmed by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS and GLONASS, confirmed by Notebookcheck–

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