Overall Score
40.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3532)40.3
Performance(#4833)55.3
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#444)86.5
Connectivity(#2634)60.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G6 Play features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, measuring 154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm and weighing 175g.
- It has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 282 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU, supported by options of 2GB or 3GB RAM and up to 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP.
- The device is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- It runs on Android 8.0 Oreo, upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, and includes a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC.
- The phone is available in several colors, including Deep Indigo and Silver.
- It does not support 5G connectivity and lacks HDR on its display.
- Overall, the Moto G6 Play offers a solid combination of features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor Global market, Europe, Brazil, USA
Display
Size5.7"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm) - USA
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - USA
GPUAdreno 505Adreno 308 - USA
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP (USA)8 MP (other markets)
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details10W / 15W wired (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm (6.08 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsDeep Indigo, Silver, Flash Gray, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR1.20 W/kg (head) 1.11 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
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct - USA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity