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Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S9

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MotorolaMoto G6 PlusSamsungGalaxy S9
Overview
Released2018March 2018
Display
Screen size5.9″5.8″
Resolution2160 × 10802960 × 1440
Sharpness409 pixels per inch568 pixels per inch
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–60 Hz
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by NotebookcheckQuad HD+ curved (dual edge) Super AMOLED, 18.5:9, 16M colours; 5.8 inches as a full rectangle, 5.6 inches with rounded corners
Pixel density–570 ppi
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by NotebookcheckCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 630Exynos 9810
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB64 GB
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck10 nm, 64-bit, octa-core (2.7 GHz quad + 1.7 GHz quad); 4 GB of RAM
GPUAdreno 508, reported by NotebookcheckMali-G72 MP18
Storage typeeMMC; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configuration listed here64 GB (50.3 GB available on Samsung's regional specification); microSD card slot up to 400 GB in Samsung UK's launch and support guidance, though a later regional product page lists 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.7 main camera with Dual Autofocus Pixels and 5 MP depth camera, reported by NotebookcheckSuper Speed Dual Pixel 12 MP, autofocus, OIS, dual aperture F1.5/F2.4
Front camera8 MP camera on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck8 MP, autofocus, F1.7
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 8x
Video recording4K recording, confirmed by Tech AdvisorUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 60 fps; Super Slow-mo at 960 fps (HD); slow motion at 240 fps (Full HD)
Camera features–Super Slow-mo with Motion Detection; AR Emoji; Bixby Vision
Battery and charging
Battery3,200 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 16 hours
Wireless chargingNoneYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail3,200 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 12 hours (LTE) or 14 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 48 hours (80 hours with Always On Display off); talk time up to 22 hours (3G)
Wired chargingTurboPower fast charging; 15 W charger included, reported by NotebookcheckFast wired charging compatible with QC 2.0
Wireless charging–Fast wireless charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g163 g
Thickness8 mm8.5 mm
Height × width160 × 75.5 mm147.7 × 68.7 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsGlass front and back, reported by NotebookcheckGorilla Glass 5 front and back with an aluminium frame
Colours–Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Lilac Purple at UK launch
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersionIP68
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader and face unlock, reported by NotebookcheckIris scanner, fingerprint sensor (rear, below the camera), face recognition; Intelligent Scan combines iris and face
Sensors–Iris, pressure, accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB light
SpeakersFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, reported by NotebookcheckStereo speakers tuned by AKG; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8 (Oreo)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by regionLTE Cat 18, enhanced 4×4 MIMO, carrier aggregation, LAA
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot on the European model, reported by NotebookcheckSingle nano-SIM, or hybrid dual SIM (second nano-SIM or microSD)
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 5.0 (LE up to 2 Mbps); ANT+
NFCSupported on the European model, reported by NotebookcheckYes
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG, reported by NotebookcheckUSB Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack
Positioning–GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou

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