Moto G6 Play

Released 2018

The G6 Play combines a 5.7-inch HD display with a 4,000 mAh battery, a rear fingerprint reader and a plastic back. The UK model uses a Snapdragon 430.

Screen: 5.7″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Main camera: 13 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,000 mAh
Weight: 175 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise battery endurance, build quality and the screen's contrast and colour. Both found the cameras and speaker limited. Notebookcheck judged everyday performance strong for its class; Tech Advisor noticed slow multitasking and camera lag, while still finding it suitable for basic daily use.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.7″
Resolution: 1440 × 720
Sharpness: 282 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 505, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage type: eMMC, reported by Notebookcheck; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, confirmed by Tech Advisor; UK configuration listed here

Cameras

Main camera: 13 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: 13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus and LED flash, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Front camera: 8 MP camera on the European model, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; front flash shown in Motorola's manual
Video recording: 1080p at 30 fps, reported by Tech Advisor

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,000 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 4,000 mAh non-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging: Turbo charging; included 15 W charger reported by Notebookcheck

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 175 g
Thickness: 9 mm
Height × width: 154.4 × 72.2 mm
Materials: Plastic rear panel, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Biometrics: Rear fingerprint reader; face unlock reported by Notebookcheck
Speakers: Front mono speaker 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 Cat 4 on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; bands vary by region
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM models, with a separate microSD slot
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n on 2.4 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC: Supported on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck; availability varies by region
USB: Micro-USB; USB 2.0, reported by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage
32 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

4,000 mAh battery
Dedicated microSD slot alongside dual SIMs
NFC on the European model

Cons

Micro-USB connector
HD resolution rather than Full HD
Battery is not user-removable

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 A7 (2017)	5.7″	OLED	Exynos 7880	3 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,600 mAh	186 g	Jan 2017
SamsungGalaxy S9	5.8″	OLED, 60 Hz	Exynos 9810	4 GB	64 GB	12 MP	–	3,000 mAh	163 g	Mar 2018

Newer model: Moto G7 Play.

Sources

Photo: fdn2.gsmarena.com

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