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Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Motorola Moto G6

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MotorolaMoto G5 PlusMotorolaMoto G6
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20172018
Display
Screen size5.2″5.7″
Resolution1920 × 10802160 × 1080
Sharpness424 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by Tech AdvisorCorning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 625Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory3 GB3 GB – 4 GB
Storage32 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUOcta-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage typeeMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configuration listed hereeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed here
Cameras
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.7 with Dual Autofocus Pixels and dual-tone flash, reported by Tech Advisor12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera5 MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera, reported by Tech Advisor8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Video recording4K at 30 fps, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingTurboPower charging; charger included, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarTurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight155 g167 g
Thickness9.7 mm8.3 mm
Height × width150.2 × 74 mm153.8 × 72.3 mm
MaterialsMetal rear panel; body thickness 7.7 mm, maximum 9.7 mm including the camera protrusion, reported by TechRadarGorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by Notebookcheck
Water resistance detailWater-repellent coating, reported by Notebookcheck; not suitable for immersionP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader with optional swipe navigation gesturesFront fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlock
Speakers–Front mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIMNano-SIM; European dual-SIM model reported by NotebookcheckNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Tech Advisor and Notebookcheck802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadarBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; absent on the US modelSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USBMicro-USB; USB OTG reported by NotebookcheckUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck

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