Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
Performance
42.449.1
Camera
15.445.3
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.421.4
Build
67.986.0
Connectivity
49.950.4
Audio
71.58.9
Overall
34.037.5
Summary
- The Huawei Y6 and Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) both feature a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G is equipped with a Snapdragon 410 chipset and a faster 1.4 GHz CPU, compared to the Y6's Snapdragon 210 and 1.1 GHz CPU, resulting in better processing capabilities for the Moto G.
- The camera on the Moto G is superior, boasting a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, while the Y6 has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 720p.
- The Moto G also has a larger 2470 mAh battery compared to the Y6's 2200 mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, but the Moto G can be upgraded to Marshmallow, providing a more current software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Moto G featuring Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, while the Y6 has a lighter design but lacks this protection.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y6
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Huawei Honor 4A in China
Also known as Motorola Moto G (Gen 3), Motorola Moto G3
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 306
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 8GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2470 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2470 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.5 x 72.1 x 8.5 mm (5.65 x 2.84 x 0.33 in)
142.1 x 72.4 x 11.6 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.46 in)
Weight
125 g
155 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.06 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), EMUI 3.1
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

