Overall Score
45.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2949)45.0
Performance(#3901)62.7
Camera(#2019)45.5
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#250)91.2
Connectivity(#2046)65.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G6 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 153.8 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm and weighing 167g.
- Its 5.7-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels at a density of approximately 424 ppi, providing clear visuals without HDR support.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, an octa-core CPU clocked at 1.8 GHz, paired with options of 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p, while an 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- A 3000 mAh battery powers the device, supporting 15W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- The software runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, providing a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and USB Type-C.
- The device does not support 5G and lacks stereo speakers, but retains a headphone jack.
- Available colors include Deep Indigo, Silver, Blush, and Black.
- Overall, the Moto G6 combines solid build quality with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor Global market, Europe, Brazil, USAAlso known as Motorola Moto 1S
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, auto-HDR
Front Camera8 MPor16 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@60/30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions153.8 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm (6.06 x 2.85 x 0.33 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
ColorsDeep Indigo, Silver, Blush, Black
Foldable✗
SAR1.10 W/kg (head) 1.41 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass