Overall Score
58.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#3682)58.0
Performance(#4726)60.3
Camera(#2132)45.4
Display(#5391)70.5
Battery(#9865)43.5
Build(#615)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G6 Plus
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G6 Plus features a sleek design with a glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 160 x 75.5 x 8 mm and weighing 167 grams.
- Its 5.9-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 409 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and refreshes at 60Hz.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset, paired with options for 3GB, 4GB, or 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
- The camera setup includes a dual rear system with a 12 MP main sensor and a 5 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The 3200 mAh battery supports 15W charging but does not offer wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 Oreo, it is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, providing a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 2.0.
- The device is available in Gold, Deep Indigo, and Nimbus colors.
- It does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but retains a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Moto G6 Plus combines solid design and performance with a capable camera and decent battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionFor Global market, Europe, Brazil
Display
Size5.9"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 508
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2 - Globalor16 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.06", 1.0µm - India
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3200 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions160 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.30 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight167 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsGold, Deep Indigo, Nimbus
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes