Motorola has introduced three new Moto G6 phones for 2018, the G6, G6 Play, and G6 Plus. They're all pretty similar, and familiar, but each has its own place in the market. Here's what you need to know.
| Category | Moto G6 Play | Moto G6 | Moto G6 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Display | 5.7-inch IPS LCD 1440x720 18:9 aspect ratio |
5.7-inch IPS LCD 2160x1080 18:9 aspect ratio |
5.9-inch IPS LCD 2160x1080 18:9 aspect ratio |
| Processor | Snapdragon 427 1.4GHz quad-core Adreno 308 GPU |
Snapdragon 450 1.8GHz octa-core Adreno 506 GPU |
Snapdragon 630 2.2GHz octa-core Adreno 508 GPU |
| Storage | 16/32GB | 32/64GB | 64/128GB |
| Expandable | microSD card up to 128GB | microSD card up to 128GB | microSD card up to 128GB |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB |
| Rear Camera - Main | 13MP, ƒ/2.0 | 12MP, ƒ/1.8 | 12MP, ƒ/1.7 Dual Autofocus Pixel |
| Rear Camera - Secondary | N/A | 5MP RGB (for depth) | 5MP RGB (for depth) |
| Video | 1080p @ 30 fps | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Front Camera | 5MP front-facing flash |
8MP front-facing flash |
8MP (some markets) 16MP with low-light mode (APAC) |
| Connectivity | 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 |
802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 4.2 |
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Battery | 4000mAh Non-removable |
3000mAh Non-removable |
3200mAh Non-removable |
| Charging | Micro-USB 10W rapid charger |
USB-C 15W TurboPower charger |
USB-C 15W TurboPower charger (included) |
| Water resistance | Water-repellant nano-coating | Water-repellant nano-coating | Water-repellant nano-coating |
| Security | Fingerprint sensor (rear) | Fingerprint sensor (front) Face unlock |
Fingerprint sensor (front) Face unlock |
| NFC | Some markets | Some markets | Some markets |
| Dimensions | 154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm | 153.8 x 72.3 x 8.3 mm | 160/161 x 75.5 x 8.0mm depends on market |
| Weight | 175g | 167 g | 167-168 g depends on market |
| Audio | Front speaker | Front speaker | Front speaker |
| U.S. Availability | Yes | Yes | No |
| U.S. Price | $199 | $249 | N/A |
| Carrier support | T-Mobile, AT&T Verizon, Sprint |
T-Mobile, AT&T Verizon, Sprint |
GSM carriers |
| European price | TBD | TBD | €299 |
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