Moto G6 Plus

Released 2018

The G6 Plus pairs a 5.9-inch Full HD display with a Snapdragon 630, dual rear cameras, USB-C and a glass back.

Screen: 5.9″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Main camera: 12 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 3,200 mAh
Weight: 167 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise the bright screen, daylight photos and design, but found performance unremarkable beside rivals. Tech Advisor noticed occasional app delays, slow camera opening and blur from small movements; Notebookcheck was more positive about camera stabilisation. Both judged battery endurance adequate rather than outstanding.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5.9″
Resolution: 2160 × 1080
Sharpness: 409 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3, reported by Notebookcheck

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
Memory: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
CPU: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 508, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage type: eMMC; dedicated microSD slot up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configuration 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/1.7 main camera with Dual Autofocus Pixels and 5 MP depth camera, reported by Notebookcheck
Front camera: 8 MP camera on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
Video recording: 4K recording, confirmed by Tech Advisor

Battery and charging

Battery: 3,200 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 3,200 mAh non-removable battery, reported by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Wired charging: TurboPower fast charging; 15 W charger included, reported by Notebookcheck

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 167 g
Thickness: 8 mm
Height × width: 160 × 75.5 mm
Materials: Glass front and back, reported by Notebookcheck
Water resistance detail: P2i water-repellent coating, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics: Front fingerprint reader and face unlock, reported by Notebookcheck
Speakers: Front mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket, reported by Notebookcheck

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 8.0 Oreo

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIM: Dual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC: Supported on the European model, reported by Notebookcheck
USB: USB-C; USB 2.0 and USB OTG, reported by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage
64 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

NFC and dual-band Wi-Fi 5
Dedicated microSD slot alongside dual SIMs
4K video recording

Cons

Water-repellent coating only
Battery is not user-removable
Glass rear panel

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A7 (2018)	6″	OLED	Exynos 7885	4 GB	64 GB	24 MP	–	3,300 mAh	168 g	Sept 2018
SonyXperia XZ3	6″	OLED	Snapdragon 845	4 GB	64 GB	19 MP	–	3,330 mAh	193 g	Oct 2018
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 Plus.

Sources

Photo: Motorola Japan store, Deep Indigo finish

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