Motorola·Budget · Released Apr 2018

Moto G6

An 18:9 glass-design budget phone with dual cameras and clean Android.

50/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$250
Color · Deep Indigo
Display
5.7" LCD 60 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 450
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP + 5 MP
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
167 g
Quick answer

The Moto G6 is a budget Motorola smartphone released Apr 2018, with a launch price of $250. It pairs the Snapdragon 450 with a 5.7" LCD 60 Hz display, a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The glass-design budget Moto. Standout strengths: 18:9 fhd+ display and glass back. and clean near-stock android. Main trade-off: snapdragon 450 was slow.

AI Snapshot

The glass-design budget Moto.

Moto G6 modernised the line with an 18:9 display and a glass back, keeping clean Android and the headphone jack. The Snapdragon 450 was the obvious compromise, but it looked far pricier than it was.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display62
Camera56
Performance48
Battery64
Build62
Value66
  • 18:9 FHD+ display and glass back.
  • Clean near-stock Android.
  • Dual-camera bokeh.
  • microSD + jack.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, 18:9, 60 Hz
Size
5.7 inches
Resolution
2,160 × 1,080 px (FHD+)
Main
12 MP, f/1.8 + 5 MP depth
Selfie
8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v7
Δ class avg -95.7%
This
70,000
Class avg
1,620,000

How the Moto G6 compares

Moto G6iPhone 6sMoto G15
SpecEagle score505050
ChipsetSnapdragon 450Apple A9Helio G81 Extreme
Display5.7" LCD 60 Hz4.7" LCD 60 Hz6.72" LCD 120 Hz
Main camera12 MP + 5 MP12 MP · f/2.250 MP
Battery3,000 mAh1,715 mAh5,200 mAh
Launch price$250$649$139

Frequently asked questions

When was the Moto G6 released?

The Moto G6 was released in Apr 2018.

How much does the Moto G6 cost?

The Moto G6 launched at $250 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Moto G6 screen size and type?

The Moto G6 has a 5.7" LCD 60 Hz display.

What chipset does the Moto G6 use?

The Moto G6 is powered by the Snapdragon 450 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Moto G6 have?

The Moto G6 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Moto G6 battery capacity?

The Moto G6 has a 3,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the Moto G6 charge?

The Moto G6 supports 15 W TurboPower wired charging.

What is the Moto G6 main camera?

The Moto G6 has a 12 MP + 5 MP main camera.

Does the Moto G6 have a headphone jack?

The Moto G6 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long will the Moto G6 get software updates?

The Moto G6 update policy: To Android 9.0.

How much does the Moto G6 weigh?

The Moto G6 weighs 167 g.

What colours does the Moto G6 come in?

The Moto G6 is available in 3 colours: Deep Indigo, Silver, Rose Gold.

Is the Moto G6 worth buying?

Moto G6 modernised the line with an 18:9 display and a glass back, keeping clean Android and the headphone jack. The Snapdragon 450 was the obvious compromise, but it looked far pricier than it was. SpecEagle gives the Moto G6 an editorial score of 50/100.

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