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Motorola Moto G6

Specifications

Motorola Moto G6
Motorola Moto G6 (Moto G6 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 8 x 1.8 GHz, Cortex-A53
Graphics adapter
Qualcomm Adreno 506, Memory: 600 MHz
Memory
3 GB 
Display
5.70 inch 2:1, 2160 x 1080 pixel 424 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, 10 multitouch points, IPS, Corning Gorilla Glas 3, glossy: yes
Storage
32 GB eMMC Flash, 32 GB 
Connections
1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: combined microphone and headphone port (3.5 mm), Card Reader: microSD up to 128 GB (SD, SDHC, SDXC), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: proximity, position, and G sensors, magnetometer, BeiDou, AGPS, OTG, MTP
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.2, GSM/GPRS/Edge (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), UMTS/HSPA+ (850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz), LTE Cat. 4 (Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38, 40), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 153.8 x 72.3 ( = 0.33 x 6.06 x 2.85 in)
Battery
3000 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 8.0 Oreo
Camera
Primary Camera: 12 MPix + 5 MPix (f/1.8, 1080p video @ 60 fps)
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix (1080p video @ 30 fps)
Additional features
Speakers: mono speaker, Keyboard: virtual, 15 W Turbo charger, USB cable, transparent Gel cover, Quick Start Guide, warranty card, 24 Months Warranty, P2i splash water protection, face unlocking, FM radio, three microphones, Dolby Audio, head SAR: 0.636 W/kg, body SAR: 1.365 W/kg, fanless
Weight
167 g ( = 5.89 oz / 0.37 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
249 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 81.69% - good
Average of 65 scores (from 104 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 73%, features: 40%, display: 80% mobility: 76%, workmanship: 84%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G6

83.9% Motorola Moto G6 Smartphone Review | Notebookcheck
G as in genius? The latest offshoot of the Motorola-G series is advertised self-confidently and presents itself as a successful advancement of the Moto G5s. A faster SoC, a dual camera, and an updated design are supposed to attract customers. You can find out about the qualities and weaknesses of the Moto smartphone in this test.
80% Moto G6 Review: All the Phone You Need for $250
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a great phone for almost anyone — whether that's a young person in your life or someone who doesn't care to shell out a whole lot on hardware. And we really mean anyone, because the G6's dual-band support allows Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T users alike to purchase an unlocked model with no service commitment and have it work perfectly on their network. That can't be overlooked when the majority of unlocked phones are designed for only GSM carriers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/18/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Moto G6 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The G-series is Moto’s best-selling line and it really isn’t hard to see why. Whereas the brand’s higher-tier devices don’t do enough to stand out against the competition from Apple, Samsung and others, the G6 really does offer a tempting package. Don’t come here expecting a device that completely rewrites your expectations of what a £220 phone can do, but do expect one that will perform the majority of tasks you’d carry out on a phone with ease.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Moto G6 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 may not feel or run like a flagship phone, but it’s not pretending to be one. The G6 offers a lot of solid features, plus extras including some fun camera features, fast charging and it all adds up to make one of the best budget handsets on the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Motorola Moto G6 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a sublime value, despite its minimal drawbacks. The Motorola Moto G6 has a near-stock version of Android Oreo, good dual-rear cameras, fast charging and a sleek design. And it's amazingly affordable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
90% Moto G6 Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
Despite costing just £220, this phone packs in everything expect of a phone that's twice the price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Moto G6 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It's all worth checking out to see what features you like. We're big fans of the way the app makes all these extras nicely accessible, rather than simply having them hidden away in the settings menu where you might never find them.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
72% Motorola Moto G6 review
Source: Android Guys English Archive.org version
We really admire the Moto G series of phones. In fact, it's one of our favorite models year in and year out. The 2018 is exactly what we had hoped for, meaning it's a lot of handset for the money.As much as it makes sense to see flagships and big-budget phones across multiple carriers, we'd appreciate having these there, too. Understanding that a lot of pre-paid and second-tier service providers offer the Moto G6, we think it would be well-received at the bigger carriers.We're only too happy to evangelize the phone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 70%
80% Moto G6: Full, in-depth review
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
If you’re someone who doesn’t care about more-intensive applications like mobile gaming and photography, it’s difficult to think of an easier standout budget device that the Moto G6.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play review: The best cheap Android phones you can buy
Source: Android Authority English 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
80% Motorola Moto G6 review
Source: What Hi-Fi English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, the Motorola G6 is certainly a good place to start when looking for a phone that can not only handle the essentials but take a decent photo as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G6 review
Source: What Hi-Fi English Archive.org version
Nevertheless, the Motorola G6 is certainly a good place to start when looking for a phone that can not only handle the essentials but take a decent photo as well.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Moto G6 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It might not be waterproof, but a water repellent coating is better than nothing and the G6 looks and feels much more expensive than it really is. You get a decent 18:9 screen, fingerprint scanner, dual cameras and decent battery life to boot. 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage won't be enough for everyone but you can upgrade for just £20 with the Amazon model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Moto G6, G6 Play, And G6 Plus Review: I Can’T Believe Budget Phones Are This Good
Source: The Verge English 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: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G6 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto G6 has a near-stock version of Android Oreo, good dual-rear cameras, fast charging and a sleek design. And it's amazingly affordable. The battery life is not as long as last year's Moto G5 or G5 Plus. The Moto G6 is a sublime value, despite its minimal drawbacks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
100% Motorola Moto G6 review: if you want a budget smartphone, look at this one first
Source: Mirror English Archive.org version
Suffice to say, I was pretty impressed with the Moto G6 and reckon it's the best budget smartphone I've used so far this year. I have no trouble recommending it to anyone after a new phone on a limited budget.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Motorola Moto G6 review:
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a sublime value, despite its minimal drawbacks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80%
100% Motorola Moto G6 Review: Glass in pocket
Source: Toptenreviews English Archive.org version
Motorola says it’s ‘designed to impress’- and it does. The Moto G6 has risen to the competition and taken the lead again.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Moto G6 Review: G for Glassy!
Source: Tech PP English Archive.org version
It is a tough field. We have seen the Moto G series hold its own in the past, fighting mainly on the experience it delivered. This time, that does not seem to be an option, as there are definite alternatives, The Moto G6, however, seems to be fighting on another front – design. And there it is in a zone of one. The G in the latest Moto G definitely stands for glassy. How much users value it could well determine its fate.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% workmanship: 90%
90% Moto G6
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The G-series is Moto’s best-selling line and it really isn’t hard to see why. Whereas the brand’s higher-tier devices don’t do enough to stand out against the competition from Apple, Samsung and others, the G6 really does offer a tempting package. Don’t come here expecting a device that completely rewrites your expectations of what a £220 phone can do, but do expect one that will perform the majority of tasks you’d carry out on a phone with ease.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% MOTO G6 Review : A ‘Motovating’ Act
Source: The Techy English Archive.org version
Overall, the Moto G6 is a worthy competitor to budget dominant Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 pro. The G6 ticks all the right box that we expect from a budget smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G6 Review: A fantastic mid-range smartphone
Source: Mobile Syrup English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 feels like the natural evolution of Motorola’s work in the Android smartphone space. It’s a mid-tier phone that looks and feels like a premium device, with a number of caveats aimed at maintaining the phone’s relatively affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Moto G6 review: As usual, it's the most value for its price
Source: Neowin English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is an easy phone to recommend to anyone that's not willing to spend over $600 on a phone. It's a great smartphone, at a great price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
79% Moto G6 Review
Source: Techniqued English Archive.org version
Priced at Rs 13,999 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs 15,999 for the 4GB RAM variant, the Moto G6 offers good design and build, a great pair of cameras, stock Android experience, and good performance. But when it comes to hardware to pricing ratio, Moto G6 definitely seems overpriced with Snapdragon 450 when we have most of the devices in the sub 15k price segment running on Snapdragon 6XX series. But having used the Moto G6 for quite some time, we can say that it provides a good overall experience if you are not really worried about the processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 70% performance: 75% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Motorola Moto G6 Hands-on and First Impressions
Source: Mobygyaan English Archive.org version
For the price Motorola is asking for, it seems to be a little on the higher side if compared to the Chinese rivals like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. However, considering the design, the build quality, and the major changes in the design aesthetics from its predecessor, the Moto G6 could be a worthy contender at least for the way it looks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/18/2018
80% Motorola Moto G6
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The unlocked Motorola Moto G6 offers overall solid performance and surprisingly good camera capabilities for the price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
84% Moto G6 Review : Best Affordable Stock Android Experience
Source: Gadget Diary English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a good smartphone available at a decent price. But with competitors using better chipsets at the same price range, they might lose some sales from smartphone enthusiasts moving to different brands. Even still, the Snapdragon 450 isn’t bad at all. The RAM options are 3GB and 4GB. Simple users can pick up the 3GB RAM version while people who want to game on the phone can easily go for the 4GB version.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 78% performance: 84% display: 84% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Moto G6 review: Premium design with decent performance
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
Moto G6 is clearly a big upgrade over the predecessor in terms of design and specifications. Apart from a contemporary design, Moto G6 also delivers a rather fluid user experience, giving it an edge over this rather monotonous category of phones. But things like the camera performance and a price tag of Rs 16,999 (for the top-end model) keeps it from being a perfect all-rounder.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2018
82% Moto G6 review – looks awesome and unique, packed with SD 450 chipset
Source: Gogi.in English Archive.org version
A good handset powerful, can play high end games with ease – I tried asphalt 8 in high quality mode check video review. Moto G6 looks great, feels great and has got that premium look and feel however the only thing that might keep the users away is the Snapdragon 450 chipset considering the price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
80% Moto G6 review: At Rs 13,999, stunning design and great dual-cameras
Source: The Indian Express English Archive.org version
Motorola Moto G6 is a well-made phone and without the doubt, one of the best-looking devices in the mid-end segment. It delivers on a number of promises made by the company – 18:9 aspect ratio display, design, dual cameras, and battery. However, it could have a beefier processor, something I’d like to point it out clearly in the review. Motorola Moto G6 competes with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Asus ZenFone Max Pro 1, and Nokia 6.1.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Moto G6 Review
Source: Fone Arena English Archive.org version
Overall, the Moto G6 is a good upgrade to the last year’s Moto G5 offering an eye-catching design with good build quality, and dedicated SIM and microSD slots instead of hybrid slot. However, the camera is not impressive and the battery life it just average compared to other competitors in the price range. The company could have used Snapdragon 630 or even 625 SoC for a better performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/12/2018
Moto G6 review: A worthy successor
Source: Talk Android English Archive.org version
Overall, I like the Moto G6 as much as last year’s G5 Plus. The modern touches, like an 18:9 screen, USB-Type C, dual-camera system and slicker design mostly make up for the occasional performance hiccups. If only Motorola threw in a Snapdragon 630 instead and didn’t ax NFC, we’d really have something special.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2018
70% Moto G6 Review
Source: NDTV Gadgets English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 looks absolutely stunning, is compact and easy to hold with one hand, and offers good battery life. Performance is decent, and the display has accurate colours but is difficult to use in bright sunlight. That said, the cameras are distinctly average, and face recognition is slow and inaccurate.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
70% Moto G6 review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a very decent all-around package barely lacking anything. Lenovo's put a very good screen and chip inside the G6, the dual-camera is capable of what it's advertised, as is the selfie snapper.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Moto G6 Review: All the Phone You Need for $250
Source: Tom's Guide English Archive.org version
Buy it. The Moto G6 combines swift performance and quality design in a bargain package that gives the lower-cost Honor 7X a run for its money. And because this phone is compatible with all networks, the G6 is a great option for just about anyone.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Moto G6 First Impressions: A premium phone at budget price?
Source: The Mobile Indian English Archive.org version
To conclude, the Moto G6 does come with a premium design and display looks interesting as well. However, the modest specifications surely looks like an underdog when compared to the rest of the competition. The camera is yet to prove its worth and so does the battery and user interface. As for the competition is concerned, the Moto G6 will face a stiff competition with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Realme 1 and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 that comes loaded with a pretty decent design and impressive hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2018
80% Moto G6 review: Good looks, decent performance
Source: Gadgets Now English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 looks great and scores full marks on the design front. But overall, there is a mixed feeling about the Moto G6. The display quality is decent while the battery life is just average. On the performance front, Snapdragon 450 processor doesn’t excite much but the phone manages to be lag-free under stress. The dual-lens camera module has certainly improved. The device offers great images in good lighting conditions but low-lighting photography seems to be a weakness. Having said that the device scores big on the software front. The promise of regular software updates is also an added bonus. So, if you are looking for a good-looking smartphone with decent performance, then the all-new Moto G6 can be a good choice for you. Else, there are competitors like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018), Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 and the Honor 9 Lite.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Moto G6 review: Best looking phone under Rs 15,000
Source: India Today English Archive.org version
The all-glass design of the Moto G6 is stunning to look at and is perhaps the best-looking phone in the segment by miles. If you don't mind some of the typical Moto G drawbacks and are looking for a phone that is aesthetically gorgeous along with a stock Android Oreo experience, the Moto G6 is the one for you. For everything else, the Redmi Note 5 Pro makes a lot more sense.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
70% Motorola Moto G6 64GB Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is a stark departure from the ethos the Moto G lineup of phones stood for. It's a start of a new era where the Moto G6 looks the part of a high-performing high-end smartphone. But once you get past the shiny, new design, it’s essentially an entry-level performer with a sluggish camera.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
100% Motorola Moto G6 review: if you want a budget smartphone, look at this one first
Source: Mirror English Archive.org version
Suffice to say, I was pretty impressed with the Moto G6 and reckon it's the best budget smartphone I've used so far this year. I have no trouble recommending it to anyone after a new phone on a limited budget.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Moto G6 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
It might not be waterproof, but a water repellent coating is better than nothing and the G6 looks and feels much more expensive than it really is. You get a decent 18:9 screen, fingerprint scanner, dual cameras and decent battery life to boot. 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage won't be enough for everyone but you can upgrade for just £20 with the Amazon model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Moto G6 Hands-On First Look Review: Return of The (BUDGET) King
Source: Know Your Mobile English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 Play is cheaper still at only £169 and will be found with EE, Argos, Carphone Warehouse, O2, Amazon, Tesco, and John Lewis, amongst others. The Moto G6 Plus is priced at £269 and begins as a Carphone Warehouse exclusive in the UK.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2018
100% Motorola Moto G6 review
Source: Stuff TV English Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto G6 is more of the same for the series. But when that means a great value phone that makes almost all the right design choices, that’s only a good thing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
85% Motorola Moto G6, G6 Plus and G6 Play Review
Source: Phone Arena English 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% Motorola Moto G6 review: The affordable smartphone, reinvented
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto G6 represents a quantum shift for the series, moving the once affordable phone into a more premium space. That comes with a slightly inflated price tag, but it feels like the right move for the brand.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Motorola Moto G6 Review: Sleekest G in town
Source: Recombu English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is another great entry in Motorola’s value-packed smartphone family. That sleek redesign gets a big thumbs up from us, while the vanilla Android experience is backed by some worthy Moto features. And while the performance is limited, this handset will prove perfectly satisfying to most everyday users.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Moto G6 Hands-On First Look Review: Return of The (BUDGET) King
Source: Know Your Mobile English Archive.org version
The Moto G6 is showing a lot of promise, and has the potential to really pick up and run with its heritage of offering a ton of bang for your buck. More than most previous Moto G handsets, the Moto G6 appears to be an enticing prospect for a mass audience with a highly competitive and affordable price point, while also offering features that until now have largely been the territory of flagship-class smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/26/2018
80% Motorola Moto G6 review: a glass-backed budget beauty
Source: T3 English Archive.org version
Despite a modest internal hardware spec, the Motorola Moto G6 offers one of the most affordably attractive and - crucially - modern smartphone packages on the market today. An all-glass build, sharp 18:9 aspect ratio screen, and full-featured camera system with AI tech simply make it easy to forget that you're using a device that costs under a third of the price of an Android flagship. If you're shopping on a budget, it's incredibly easy to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Moto G6 First Look: The sweet spot in Motorola’s new budget triple-threat
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
While most people will gravitate towards the cheaper G6 Play or larger G6 Plus, I think it’s the Moto G6 that hits the sweet spot between price and features. This is a phone that looks great and comes packed with goodies. It all comes down to the camera, though, and we’ll need to test that further, so check out our full review soon.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2018
Motorola Moto G6 initial review: Refined and affordable, the reinvented Moto G is here
Source: Pocket Lint English Archive.org version
The Motorola Moto G6 represents a quantum shift for the series, moving the once affordable phone into a more premium space. While that might alienate those seeking a truly budget phone, visually speaking the G6 has got a whole lot right.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2018
Moto G6 Review: Hands-on
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
After 24 hours with the Moto G6 you can colour us impressed. At just £219, Motorola is offering what looks to be a fantastic phone in terms of combining design, specs and software.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/20/2018
Hands on: Moto G6 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
At first sight everything seems to add up for the Moto G6. Everything you’d expect from an affordable phone is here, plus a whole lot more, with an 18:9 display, high-end design and new camera features that look to blow other affordable handsets away.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2018
Moto G6 revealed: Dual cameras, 18:9 screen, no notch for $250
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
Motorola wants to keep up its momentum for budget phones in a big way, with three new Moto G6 phones for 2018 in the Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and G6 Play. There's also the even-more-budget Moto E5 Plus, Moto E5 Play and Moto E5.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/19/2018
Moto G6, G6 Plus, and G6 Play hands-on review
Source: GSM Arena English 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

80% Android Smartphone
Source: Com! - 8/18 German
Single Review, , Short, Date: 08/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
82% Genial, günstig und gut
Source: PC Magazin - 8/18 German
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 08/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 82%
Motorola Moto G6 Immer noch das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/02/2018
66% Motorola G6
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 66% price: 93% performance: 60% display: 80% mobility: 66% workmanship: 100%
80% Motorola Moto G6 Die G-Serie bläst erneut zum Angriff
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/30/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Mein Fazit in 10 Stichpunkten
Source: MobiFlip German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% Der zuverlässige Partner von nebenan
Source: Inside Handy German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 76%
Preis-Leistungs-Kracher
Source: Tech Stage German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2018
Für 249 Euro eines der besten Smartphones
Source: Computerbase German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2018
82% Spartipp oder Sparflamme?
Source: Curved German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 85%
Neuer Preis-Leistungs-Hit von Motorola
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/07/2018
Das Moto G6 ist Preis-Leistungs-Sieger
Source: n-tv German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2018
Verfeinerung der Mittelklasse
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2018
Die neue Mittelklasse
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2018
Verfeinerung der Mittelklasse
Source: Android Pit German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2018
75% Motorola moto g6, análisis de uno de los mejores gama media de 2018
Source: Andro 4 All Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
74% Motorola Moto G6, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%
[Ventajas & Desventajas] Motorola Moto G6, ¿Vale la pena?
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; nice dual cameras; smart AI mode; good display. Negative: Low autonomy; unsupported waterproof; no face ID; no wireless charging.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/21/2018
Prueba Motorola Moto G6, un auténtico BBB
Source: Zona Movilidad Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice design; decent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/11/2018
Análisis del Motorola Moto G6, un digno heredero de la mejor gama media
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; high performance; large battery capacity; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/05/2018
Motorola Moto G6, Lo Hemos Probado
Source: Tuexperto Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; powerful hardware. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2018
[Review] Moto G6: honesto, estiloso, mas com prazo de validade
Source: Gizmodo Brasil Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice cameras; decent display. Negative: Weak processor.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2018
Análise ao Motorola Moto G6: smartphone que é bom, mas não é excelente
Source: Mais Tecnologia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; good speakers; high performance; solid workmanship. Negative: No NFC.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/28/2018
Análise Moto G6 E Moto G6 Plus | Hello (Again) Moto!
Source: Android Geek Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; good cameras; nice display; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/01/2018
83% Recensione MOTOROLA MOTO G6
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/07/2018
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
86% Recensione MOTO G6 plus Motorola
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/02/2018
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 88% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80%
80% Motorola Moto G6: la linea Moto G torna all’attacco
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola Moto G6 hands-on: rifinito nella forma
Source: AndroidPit.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Large battery capacity; powerful processor; flexible fingerprint sensor. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2018
70% Moto G6 - Verstandige keuze
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Review: Motorola Moto G6 en G6 Plus – absolute budgettoppers
Source: Tablets Magazine Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
75% Moto G6 Review - Motorola in een nieuw jasje
Source: XGN Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Review Moto G6: puntjes op de i zorgen voor uitstekende prijs-kwaliteitverhouding
Source: AndroidWorld.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Motorola Moto G6
Source: Consumentenbond Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; high performance; decent cameras.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/29/2018
80% Motorola Moto G6 : difficile de faire mieux à ce prix
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
81% Test Du Moto G6
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 81% display: 85% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
80% Test du Moto G6 : Motorola frappe fort !
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Test Du Motorola Moto G6 : Convaincante Simplicité
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
80% Test du Moto G6 : une véritable montée en gamme, un prix toujours abordable
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% mobility: 80%
Prise En Main Du Moto G6
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice dual cameras; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/25/2018
Moto G6 et G6 Play de Motorola : notre première prise en main
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; impressive design; decent cameras; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/20/2018
Prise en main du Moto G6 : Motorola est sur la bonne voie
Source: AndroidPit.fr French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High autonomy; large screen; nice performance; decent processor. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/19/2018
82% Czy tani smartfon może być dobry? Moto G6 udowadnia, że owszem, może (recenzja)
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% display: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80%
Motorola Moto G6 - styl, funkcjonalność i przyzwoita cena
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice design; decent hardware; good performance; nice display; fast fingerprint sensor; long battery life; good cameras.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2018
Обзор смартфона Motorola Moto G6: недорого и красиво
Source: Hitech Vesti RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; nice display; good cameras; combined slot; quick charging. Negative: Slippery; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/15/2018
Trên tay và đánh giá nhanh Moto G6: Sự nâng cấp toàn diện
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; great built quality; nice performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2018
Moto G6 ra mắt: Camera kép, Snapdragon 630, giá từ 250 USD
Source: Zing VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice dual cameras; decent hardware; good price; solid workmanship; excellent display. Negative: Unsupported waterproof.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/20/2018
90% Test Motorola Moto G6
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
72% Moto G6 i test: Mitt emellan
Source: Mobil.se SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 72%
85% مراجعة للهاتف Motorola Moto G6. أفضل هاتف من الفئة الإقتصادية؟
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/23/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
Motorola Moto G6 review: smartphone ieftin
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; nice dual cameras; excellent display; high autonomy; good price. Negative: Low performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2018
REVIEW Motorola Moto G6 – Cei trei muschetari cu Android
Source: Playtech.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; nice display; good speakers; large battery capacity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2018

Comment

Model: Motorola has a long story when it comes to making cell phones. Here we are, having the next iteration of G series. G series to some extent represent the budget line and just like last years G5, G6 is no different.

Moto G6 comes in 3 different flavors. Cheaper Moto G6 Play, Moto G6 for midrange and somewhat premium Moto G6 Plus.

I will be playing with G6 today. How does it feel? It has a glass body, can be held with just one hand, anything else? Nope. Oh, maybe 3.5 jack for stereo output, that’s something to mention about.

As I mentioned, the G series represents budget phones for Motorola. With a price tag around 249 dollars, the G6 is the real example of it. Since the price tag is this low, I can find hardly anything to criticize. Sure thing, we need to get something when a price is paid. But look, you get a quality case, 12 MP + 5 MP dual rear cameras (G5 used to have 13MP), almost 2-day battery life, if you just use it for phone calls of course. The camera is just average, yes just average nothing more.

The Snapdragon 450 processor and 3 to 4 GB (depending on region) of RAM is provided with the device. It is adequate for day to day usage. Meaning, don't expect to play very high demanding games. But if you are someone using your smartphone just lets say for business, it will be more than enough.

One big advantage of the Moto G6 is that it comes with stock Android, no bloatware, no headaches. To keep the price down, the not so essential water and dust resistance is gone. If you ask me, it is not a big deal, for the past 15 years of my cell-phone usage, there was only one occasion that my phone was water damaged and it is really an exceptional situation. So yeah, no need to pay for IP67 or IP68 certifications.

When it comes to budget phones, my answer to “Would I buy it?” becomes a bit hard to answer. For starters, almost all budget phones look similar, whether it is the outlook or internals. Secondly, the competition is very strong. Xiaomi is a big player in this segment and it can be cheaper most of the time and there are other Chinese brands like Honor from Huawei. I would buy this smartphone, just because it has stock Android compared to other manufacturers. Other than that, I think it is no different from the competition. No premium features, nothing special to spend more than a few minutes for deciding.

Hands-on article by Ümit Yılmaz Güneş

Qualcomm Adreno 506: Integrated graphics card in the Snapdragon 625 SoC and based on the new 500-series architecture with support for Vulkan, OpenGL ES 3.1 + AE (3.2) and UBWC.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 450: Lower mainstream octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 SoC clocked at up to 1.8 GHz and the Adreno 506 GPU, a LPDDR3 single channel memory controller as well as an X9 LTE (Cat. 7 300 / 150 Mbps) modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


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.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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. 


81.69%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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