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Motorola Moto G (3rd generation) vs Motorola Moto G6

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MotorolaMoto G (3rd generation)MotorolaMoto G6
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20152018
Display
Screen size5″5.7″
Resolution1280 × 7202160 × 1080
Sharpness294 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by NotebookcheckCorning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 410Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory1 GB – 2 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage8 GB, 16 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUQuad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53; MSM8916 identified by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 306, identified by NotebookcheckAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage typeeMMC; microSD expansion up to 32 GB, reported by NotebookcheckeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed here
Cameras
Main camera13 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Main camera13 MP f/2.0 camera with dual-tone LED flash, reported by Notebookcheck12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 fixed-focus camera, reported by Notebookcheck8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Video recording1080p at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery2,470 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail2,470 mAh non-removable battery3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging–TurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g167 g
Thickness11.6 mm8.3 mm
Height × width142.1 × 72.4 mm153.8 × 72.3 mm
Materials–Gorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by Notebookcheck
Water resistance detailIPX7; fresh water up to 1 metre for 30 minutes with the rear cover firmly closed; not dustproofP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics–Front fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlock
SpeakersFront mono media speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck; stereo speakers from the 2014 model were removedFront mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, confirmed by Tech Advisor4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMMicro-SIM; European XT1541 reviewed by Notebookcheck is single-SIM; dual-SIM available in some markets according to QualcommNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models
Wi-Fi802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, reported by Notebookcheck802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0, reported by NotebookcheckBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCNone, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USBMicro-USB 2.0, reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck

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