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Motorola Moto G (2026) vs Motorola Moto G6 Play

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MotorolaMoto G (2026)MotorolaMoto G6 Play
Overview
ReleasedDecember 20252018
Display
Screen size6.7″5.7″
Resolution1604 × 7201440 × 720
Sharpness262 pixels per inch282 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Peak brightness1,000 nits–
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory4 GB3 GB
Storage128 GB32 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Adreno 505, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage type–eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, confirmed by Tech Advisor; UK configuration listed here
Memory4 GB physical RAM; RAM Boost uses storage as virtual memory, for up to 12 GB combined rather than 12 GB physical RAM; 128 GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1 TB–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP8 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, phase-detection autofocus; 0.61 µm pixels, 1.22 µm with Quad Pixel combination for 12.5 MP images13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images8 MP camera on the European model, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; front flash shown in Motorola's manual
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion1080p at 30 fps, reported by Tech Advisor
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging camera–
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; up to two days claimed under Motorola's mixed-use and standby test conditions4,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail boxTurbo charging; included 15 W charger reported by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g175 g
Thickness8.44 mm9 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm154.4 × 72.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52–
MaterialsVegan leather backPlastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya Orchid–
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised water–
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face unlock reported by Notebookcheck
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Software updatesMotorola US currently lists Android 17 as the next OS and security updates through December 2028, at least every two months; plans vary by channel and region–
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to Search–
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listed–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies4G LTE Cat 4 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; bands vary by region
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCSupported on the US retail modelSupported on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; availability varies by region
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0Micro-USB; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and Galileo–

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