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Motorola Moto G6 vs Motorola Moto G6 Play

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MotorolaMoto G6MotorolaMoto G6 Play
Overview
Released20182018
Display
Screen size5.7″5.7″
Resolution2160 × 10801440 × 720
Sharpness424 pixels per inch282 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Display typeIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorIPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck–
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 450Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory3 GB – 4 GB3 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB32 GB
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by NotebookcheckOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
GPUAdreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorAdreno 505, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage typeeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed hereeMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, confirmed by Tech Advisor; UK configuration listed here
Cameras
Main camera12 MP13 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main camera12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck8 MP camera on the European model, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; front flash shown in Motorola's manual
Video recording1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck1080p at 30 fps, reported by Tech Advisor
Battery and charging
Battery3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor4,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired chargingTurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by NotebookcheckTurbo charging; included 15 W charger reported by Notebookcheck
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g175 g
Thickness8.3 mm9 mm
Height × width153.8 × 72.3 mm154.4 × 72.2 mm
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by NotebookcheckPlastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Water resistance detailP2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion–
BiometricsFront fingerprint reader with optional navigation gestures; face unlockRear fingerprint reader; face unlock reported by Notebookcheck
SpeakersFront mono speaker, Dolby Audio and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorFront mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE; bands vary by region4G LTE Cat 4 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; bands vary by region
SIMNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM modelsNano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech AdvisorBluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFCSupported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by regionSupported on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; availability varies by region
USBUSB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by NotebookcheckMicro-USB; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

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