Motorola Moto G6 Play

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Motorola Moto G6 Play review
Source: Android Guys Archive.org version
If we didn’t spend as much time as we do with annual flagships, we’d have zero problems picking up a Motorola G series phone once a year. When we look ourselves in the mirror and are brutally honest we can admit that the G6 Play is a great benchmark device. Not in the sense of scoring and ranking, mind you, but in the “this is all I need at this time” sense.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/08/2019

76% Motorola Moto G6 Play review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play has a long battery life for the cost, but smart buyers would uplevel to the Moto G6 for just a little bit more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

80% Moto G6 Play Review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Overall the experience on the G6 Play is solid thanks to Moti’s uncluttered Android skin that barely changes anything from stock. Notably, there are fewer camera features on the phone compared to the G6 and G6 Plus thanks to the lack of dual rear cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Moto G6 Play Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
A great, affordable everyday smartphone and the ideal for choice for those looking to spend less than £200.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Motorola Moto G6 Play Review: Also good for work and rest
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
Not content with cutting the G6's price, Motorola also adds a bigger battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play review: The best cheap Android phones you can buy
Source: Android Authority Archive.org version
You're not going to find a better, more premium-looking phone at this price than the Moto G6. No, the camera isn't great (and neither is Motorola's software update track record), but everything else is. The build is fantastic, the software is a joy to use, and it's compatible with all the major carriers in the States. It's the best smartphone you can buy for under $250, hands down.
Comparison, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/02/2018

90% Moto G6 Play
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Are the upgrades worth £50? Yes, easily. However, that the range caters for those who want to spend under £200 is important. And if battery life is your primary concern, the Play is actually a better choice than its higher-end brothers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

70% Moto G6 Play review: The budget battery king strikes again
Source: Android Central Archive.org version
Still, the Moto G6 Play stands uncontested in battery life, and the ultra-clean Android software is a nice bonus. If you're working with $200, go ahead and pull the trigger on the G6 Play — you won't be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

75% Moto G6, G6 Play, And G6 Plus Review: I Can’T Believe Budget Phones Are This Good
Source: The Verge Archive.org version
The standard G6 really does strike the best balance here. And for $250, it’s hard to complain about the shortcomings it does have. If anything, it’s given me more reason to complain about the flaws on my $649 phone. As the quality gap between high- and low-end smartphones continues to shrink, the price between them seems to be growing bigger. For people who usually buy top-of-the-line phones, that’s bad news. But if you’re shopping under $300, Motorola makes it feel like there’s very little you’re missing out on.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%

Motorola Moto G6 Play
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto G6 Play is a more affordable take on the standard G6 that trades some power for battery life, striking an ideal balance of price and performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2018

76% Motorola Moto G6 Play review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play has a long battery life for the cost, but smart buyers would uplevel to the Moto G6 for just a little bit more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

76% Motorola Moto G6 Play review:
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play has a long battery life for the cost, but smart buyers would uplevel to the Moto G6 for just a little bit more.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

70% Moto G6 Play Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play looks great, is built well, and is easy to use with one hand. The battery life is above average and the software package is fluid and has a few useful customisations. However, the cameras are average, performance is sub-par, and the display is nothing to write home about.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 60% display: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%

Moto G6 Play review: All the battery, none of the expense
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
The G6 Play offers a whole lot of goodness for its modest asking price. Its real win is battery life, which goes on and on. However, such capacity seems at odds with its limited power credentials. That's the main qualm we have with the Play: there's the 'regular' G6 and larger G6 Plus, both of which are more logical purchases, despite their increased asking prices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2018

Motorola Moto G6 Play review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Despite the few minor issues we found with the Moto G6 Play, it definitely won't steer you wrong. It's a dependable phone with a nice feature set. However, in this price range you can (and should!) get hardware that provides hiccup-free performance. So if you shop around a bit, there is more value to be had elsewhere. We hope Lenovo sorts things out with the Moto G6 Play performance, otherwise as things stand right now, it's hard for it to get the recommendation it deserves.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2018

90% Moto G6 Play
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Moto G6-series phones are great – and the company continues this trend with the Moto G6 Play. This phones offers excellent value and is mostly a joy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Moto G6 Play Review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play is a great little surprise of a phone. It holds its own next to the other two G6 phones and has better battery life (and a cooler fingerprint sensor).
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Motorola Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play Review
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
The sixth generation of Motorola's G-series leaves positive impressions in more ways than it has negatives. Thoughtful design choices coalesce with stock Android and long battery life for the ultimate in daily usage, and software update convenience.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%

80% Moto G6 Play review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play is the most basic model in the G6 range but still has plenty going for it, including a long-lasting battery and a decent screen. If you're on a tight budget it's easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Motorola Moto G6 Play review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
At £169, it’s an absolute steal. There are plenty of great phones available for around the £200 mark these days, but few are as easy to recommend as this one.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%

Moto G6 Play Review: First Look
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It might be worth spending the extra to get the regular G6, but if you're strapped for cash then the Moto G6 Play looks like a nice phone for £169.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2018

Moto G6 Play first look
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The likes of Honor and Xiomi have made the budget mobile arena far more competitive, but the Moto G6 Play remains one of most complete phones you can pick up for less than £200. All signs point to the G6 Play being a great budget phone from Motorola. Our full review will be coming soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2018

Hands on: Moto G6 Play review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Despite being the cheapest G6 phone, the G6 Play brings a lot to the table, including an impressive design, up-to-date Oreo software and a big battery.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2018

Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena Archive.org version
Surprisingly, the Moto G6 Play is no major downgrade as well. Despite a different bill of materials, Motorola managed to preserve the styling mostly intact, in no small part, thanks to a 5.7-inch, Max View display, on the cheap. Plus, the Play manages to bring a treat of its own to the table, namely a large 4,000 mAh battery pack. Also, an on-screen navigation setup, with a fingerprint reader around back - a throwback to Moto G phones of yore.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2018

Foreign Reviews

77% Gutes Mittelklasse-Handy zum Einsteiger-Preis
Source: Chip (Print) - 09/18
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 09/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 76% features: 77% display: 84% mobility: 84%

77% Mittelklasse-Handy zum Einsteiger-Preis
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 77% performance: 76% features: 77% display: 84% mobility: 85%

86% Motorola G6 Play im Test: Starker Akku und gute Performance
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 100% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%

Motorola Moto G6 Play mit 4000-mAh-Akku
Source: Tech Stage DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2018

Der Akku-König ist zurück
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2018

Der Akku-König ist zurück
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/30/2018

70% Análisis del Motorola Moto G6 Play
Source: Movil Zona ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%

Análise Motorola Moto G6 Play: Review
Source: Mais Tecnologia PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; great built quality; support both dual SIM and microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/09/2018

80% Motorola Moto G6 Play: Un Entry Level Scattante E Dalla Lunga Autonomia
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Recensione Motorola Moto G6 Play: un campione di autonomia
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 83% features: 70% display: 75% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 78%

79% Recensione Moto G6 Play
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 80% display: 75% mobility: 89% workmanship: 78%

80% Recensione Motorola Moto G6 Play
Source: AndroidWorld.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 75% ergonomy: 75%

Moto G6 Play, ottima autonomia e design elegante a meno di €200 | Recensione
Source: Androidiani IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice performance; stylish design; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/07/2018

Recensione Moto G6 Play: bel design (e poco altro) a basso costo
Source: Leonardo.it Tech IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; high autonomy; decent cameras; nice design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2018

Moto G6 Play hands-on: il re della batteria è tornato
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; decent cameras; impressive display; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/24/2018

78% Test du Motorola Moto G6 Play : une autonomie record
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 78%

70% Test Du Moto G6 Play : Grande Autonomie À Petit Prix
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

72% Moto G6 Play testad: Oväntat bra budget
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 72%

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5.70":

It is a very small display format for smartphones. You should by no means be mis-sighted and you will generally see very little on the screen and only have a small resolution available. In return, the device should be very small and handy.

Motorola: Founded in 1928, the US-based company mainly focuses on communication technology such as smartphones. The original company Motorola Inc was split up in 2011. Motorola Mobility got the smartphone division and was taken over by Google in 2012 and Lenovo in 2014.

The company is known for its cell phones and other electronic devices such as smartwatches, tablets and accessories. Motorola was one of the first companies to produce cell phones, and in recent years has also innovated in the areas of 5G technology and modular smartphones (Moto Mods). Motorola is also active in public safety and professional communications, providing solutions for government agencies, businesses and other organizations. The company has operations in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America and employs more than 10,000 people worldwide. 

79.63%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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