Moto G6

Released 2018

The sixth-generation Moto G combines a tall 5.7-inch Full HD display, dual rear cameras, a glass back and USB-C charging.

Screen: 5.7″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory: 3 GB – 4 GB
Storage: 32 GB – 64 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,000 mAh
Weight: 167 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise the design, everyday responsiveness, daylight photos and battery life. Both found the camera slow at times. Screen brightness judgements differ; Notebookcheck praised outdoor readability, while Tech Advisor found its measured brightness modest. Notebookcheck also found Wi-Fi range limited.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.7″
Resolution: 2160 × 1080
Sharpness: 424 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3, confirmed by Notebookcheck

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Memory: 3 GB – 4 GB
Storage: 32 GB, 64 GB
CPU: Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 506, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Storage type: eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB; UK configurations listed here

Cameras

Main camera: 12 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 12 MP f/1.8 main camera and 5 MP depth camera, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera: 8 MP with LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Video recording: 1080p at up to 60 fps; electronic stabilisation at 30 fps, reported by Notebookcheck

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,000 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 3,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging: TurboPower charger included; 15 W charger confirmed by Notebookcheck

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 167 g
Thickness: 8.3 mm
Height × width: 153.8 × 72.3 mm
Materials: Gorilla Glass 3 front and back; plastic frame, reported by Notebookcheck
Water resistance detail: P2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics: Front 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 system: Android
Software at launch: Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC: Supported on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor; availability varies by region
USB: USB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage	Memory
32 GB	3 GB
64 GB	4 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

NFC on the UK model
Dedicated microSD slot alongside dual SIMs
USB-C and headphone socket

Cons

Water-repellent coating only
Battery is not user-removable
No 4K video recording

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SonyXperia XZ2	5.7″	LCD	Snapdragon 845	4 GB	64 GB	19 MP	–	3,180 mAh	198 g	Apr 2018
SamsungGalaxy S9	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9810	4 GB	64 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	163 g	Mar 2018
SamsungGalaxy A8 (2018)	5.6″	OLED	Exynos 7885	4 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,000 mAh	172 g	Jan 2018

Newer model: Moto G7.

Sources

Photo: Motorola Japan store, Deep Indigo finish

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