Motorola Moto G (2026) vs OnePlus OnePlus N6 Lite

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Moto G (2026) compared with OnePlus N6 Lite
MotorolaMoto G (2026)OnePlusOnePlus N6 Lite
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2025September 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.75″
Resolution1604 × 720 (better)1570 × 720
Sharpness262 pixels per inch (better)256 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits (better)900 nits
Display typeHD+ LCD, 263 ppi; maker lists 60–120 Hz depending on application and settingsLCD; HD+ 1570 × 720, maker aspect label 20:9 and screen-to-body 90.5%. Published matrix retained rather than inferred from rounded aspect label
Pixel density–256 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits in High Brightness mode (Motorola)700 nits typical; HBM 900 nits typical
Display features–Sunlight display, eye protection, refresh switching, colour mode/temperature, auto/manual brightness, full-brightness DC dimming and dark mode; Aqua Touch overview claim does not establish immersion protection; 16.7 million colours / 8-bit; 86% DCI-P3 typical; touch sampling Up to 240 Hz; default 120 Hz
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 6300UNISOC T7250
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB (better)64 GB
CPUMediaTek Dimensity 6300, octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHzUNISOC T7250 octa-core; precise core clocks not published on exact maker sheet
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2–
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 TB4 GB physical; 2/4/8 GB storage-backed expansion is not extra physical RAM
Storage type–64 GB UFS 2.2; dedicated microSD expansion up to 2 TB, card not supplied
Cooling–13,700 mm² total heat-dissipation area; no vapour-chamber area published
Cameras
Main camera50 MP (better)13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP (better)5 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 OmniVision OV13B10, 1.12 µm pixels, four-element lens, f/2.2, 81° field of view, PDAF/autofocus
Ultra wide camera–No ultra wide or optical telephoto listed
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, 0.64 µm pixels; Quad Pixel combination produces 8 MP images5 MP, three-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels, f/2.2 and 77° field of view
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8x; no optical telephoto camera1–10× digital; no optical telephoto
Video recordingMain camera up to 1080p at 30 fps; macro camera up to 720p at 30 fps; dual capture, timelapse and slow motion1080p/720p 30 fps; 1080p/720p time-lapse 30 fps; up to 10× digital and video editor
Front videoUp to 1080p at 30 fps720p 30 fps (exact maker sheet), not sibling 1080p
Camera featuresSeparate 2 MP F2.5 Macro Vision camera with 1.75 µm pixels; ambient light sensor is not another imaging cameraPhoto, video, portrait, night, panorama, time-lapse, sticker, HI-RES, Google Lens and Pro. HI-RES 50 MP output uses software upscaling from default 13 MP, not a 50 MP sensor
Battery and charging
Battery5,200 mAh7,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 30 W (better)Up to 15 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 conditionsTypical 7,000 mAh, rated 6,820 mAh, non-removable. Maker calls topology “series single-cell”; wording retained without inferred cell count. Energy-density figures 747 typical/735 rated Wh/L are not total battery Wh; Up to three days is normal-use maker lab data. Separate full-battery examples 49.7 h voice, 26.8 h YouTube, 14.4 h video calls and 8.47 h Free Fire MAX at 60 fps. Network/settings/age affect results; no combined runtime inferred
Wired chargingMaximum 30 W TurboPower device charging; maker specifies compatible TurboPower charger, sold separately in the US retail box15 W wired; reverse 5 W via USB-C, typical 5 V/1 A, OTG enabled and compatible cable/device. Maker warns incompatible loads may show charging while still losing charge; bypass not published for exact model
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight202 g (better)215 g
Thickness8.44 mm (better)8.95 mm
Height × width167.15 × 76.4 mm166.48 × 78.23 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP52IP64
MaterialsVegan leather back–
ColoursPANTONE Slipstream and PANTONE Cattleya OrchidNeo Green and Midnight Hype
Buttons–Right-side volume and power; gestures and on-screen navigation
Water resistance detailIP52, tested for dripping fresh water with up to 15-degree tilt; not for immersion or pressurised waterIP64 dust and splash resistance; MIL-STD-810H laboratory durability claim, not unrestricted extreme use or damage warranty
BiometricsFingerprint reader and face unlockSide fingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light and proximity; gyro not listed
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socketSingle multi-magnet speaker, OReality Audio and noise cancellation
MicrophonesTwo microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16 with Hello UXOxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 according to Smartprix’s exact launch report; maker parameter sheet omits system version. Retail sale confirmed 22 September 2026 by contemporaneous 91mobiles and Smartprix reports
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 region36-month maker fluency test is not an update commitment. Six-year battery model estimates around 80% after 1,600 full cycles at ambient/battery 25°C ±2°C; not a warranty guarantee
AI featuresGoogle Gemini and Circle to Search–
In the boxUS retail USB-C to USB-C cable, guides and SIM tool; charger not listedPhone, charger, Type-A to C cable, quick start guide, protective case and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS retail 5G sub-6, 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; carrier compatibility varies4G+4G or 4G+3G/2G single pass. GSM 850/900/1800 MHz; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE-FDD B1/3/5/7/8/28; LTE-TDD B38/40/41. Carrier deployment conditions apply; no 5G
SIMOne physical nano-SIM and eSIM, plus separate microSD; US retail configurationTriple card slot: two nano-SIM (single pass) plus memory card; no eSIM
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi hotspot1×1 SISO, 2.4/5 GHz, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), a/b/g/n
Bluetooth–5.2; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0
NFCSupported on the US retail modelNo
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, Glonass and GalileoGPS L1, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Beidou B1C

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