Motorola Moto G6 Play
Key specs
Critic consensus
“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.”
“No doubt: the G6 Play is a tough contender. It performed admirably in our benchmarks and behaved exactly as we would have expected of a $200 smartphone. In addition, it runs the latest version of Android Oreo, offers very decent battery life stamina, and features a high-contrast display.”
“Place the G6 Play casually in front of a friend and tell them you’ve just spent £400 on a new phone and they’ll be none the wiser. With its slim bezels and big screen it certainly looks the part, and in use it’s fast enough that only the most demanding of smartphone addicts will find it lacking. Its vast battery is a real bonus, too, and while it’s let down slightly by its camera, it’s not like it’s terrible on this front.”
“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.”
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In Depth
As the lowest-priced model in Motorola’s 2018 G-Series lineup, the G6 Play shares much of its design and many of its specs with it’s more costly sibling — the G6. But it’s not a matter of a simple downgrade or cut in price, the Play variant also brings a few unique perks to the table as well.
While reviewers found the overall experience similar to that of the G6, there’s a few notable differences:
- A lower resolution screen at 1440-by-720 pixels
- Less RAM at 2 to 3GB depending on the model
- A slightly slower 1.4Ghz octa-core Snapdragon 427 processor
- Less storage with 16 to 32GB available depending on your region
Overall, reviewers found the phone handled basic daily tasks, such as checking email, scrolling through Twitter, or streaming video with no problems. Gaming wasn’t as good with the phone struggling to play intensive games at high quality.
However, reviewers considered the camera the biggest downside to the phone compared to the rest of the series. With a single lens 13MP rear camera, it simply cannot compete with the dual-lens model in the pricier G6 or G6 Plus. Yet, the cameras on those models didn’t exactly get rave reviews either.
The biggest upside — and perhaps the biggest overall difference — is the phone’s battery. The 4000mAh cell is one of the largest available currently and even dwarfs some of the flagships out there. Reviewers hit two to three days on a single charge. Pair that with TurboCharge support and you should never have to worry about battery life with the G6 Play.
So while performance is slightly scaled back from the standard G6, you’ll get exceptional battery life. Ultimately, reviewers recommend the phone for anyone looking for a budget-friendly phone and don’t need top of the line performance and features.Â
The phone shares many qualities with its pricier sibling, if you want to know about the design, software, and features, be sure to check out the summary for the Motorola G6.
What people actually want to know
When was the Motorola Moto G6 Play released?
The Motorola Moto G6 Play was released on April 19, 2018.
How long does the battery last on the Motorola Moto G6 Play?
The Motorola Moto G6 Play has a 4,000 mAh battery.
Does the Motorola Moto G6 Play support wireless charging?
No, the Motorola Moto G6 Play does not support wireless charging.
Does the Motorola Moto G6 Play have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Motorola Moto G6 Play has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Motorola Moto G6 Play have NFC?
Yes, the Motorola Moto G6 Play has NFC. You can use Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and tap-to-pair with Bluetooth accessories.
Where can I get support for the Motorola Moto G6 Play?
Visit Motorola's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Motorola Moto G6 Play manual?
You can view and download the Motorola Moto G6 Play manual on our dedicated manual page.
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