Following the G-series launch event of Motorola in Sap Paulo , Brazil. Three smartphones out of which the Moto G6 Plus is the most premium and unequivocally the most expensive. The new smartphone is bigger and better than its predecessor and also has the same nice Corning Gorilla Glass build as the Moto G6. Also, the smartphone has a nice 18:9 aspect ratio, trimmed bezels and faster hardware. As a mid-range smartphone, the Moto G6 Plus is a complete package from inside out.
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Moto G6 Plus Key Specs and Features
- 5.9-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (409 ppi)
- Octa-core Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 with 4GB/6GB RAM
- 64GB/128Gb built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card
- Dual 12MP + 5MP rear camera and 8MP front camera
- Face unlock
- Fingerprint sensor (front)
- NFC
- 3, 200mAh non removable Li-ion battery
Design and Display
Looking at the Moto G6 Plus you can not but notice the similarity it has with the Moto G6 and can even qualify has a sort of bigger version of the former. Sporting a 3D curved glass at the rear which is confers a nice premium feel on to it. There’s still the Moto G-series design blueprint in its build and with more compelling aesthetics. Also, you will find a 3.5mm audio jack, a dwindling feature in recent smartphones alongside a USB Type-C port.
On the viewing front, the Moto G6 Plus has a Full HD+ IPS panel same has the Moto G6 but has an additional 0.2-inch to its size making it 5.9-inch. You still have a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection against scratches and easy damage. With a 2160 X 1080 pixels resolution display, the pixel density lies at 409 ppi alongside vibrant viewing angle.
Battery and Camera
In the case of battery capacity, the smartphone comes equipped with a fairly capable average battery. The 3, 300mWh capacity should keep your phone powered till the end of the day on normal usage. You could also fast charge with a USB Type-C port available which according to them delivers several hours of usage with 15mins charge.
As regards taking pictures, the Moto G6 Plus joins in the charade of dual camera smartphones which is ideal for better bokeh effect and more depth. That being said, the smartphone comes with a 12MP f/1.7 aperture camera joining forces with a secondary 5MP camera. At the front there is a an 8MP camera with a f/2.2 aperture same as the secondary camera on the tear.
Hardware and Software
On the inside there are more improvement than you see between the Moto G6 and G6 Plus. Starting from a faster Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 processor with a max clock speed of 2.2GHz combined with power of an Adreno 508 GPU rendering graphics.
This goes on to a better 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage as well as a 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. Both of this variant’s storage space can be increased to 256GB using your memory card. As for OS, there is an almost stock Android 8 Oreo that the Moto G-series smartphones are known for and a Moto voice 2.0 along with other perks.
Pricing and Availability
The Moto G6 Plus is not currently available but will be sometime in May on various online stores for about 135, 000 Naira depending on the deal and your location.
Moto G6 Plus Specs
Here are a few specs of the Moto G6 Plus:
General Features
- Platform: Android 8.0 Oreo
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630
- GPU: Adreno 508
- Memory: 4GB/6GB RAM
- Colours: Gold, Deep Indigo, Nimbus
- Dimension: 160 x 75.5 x 8 mm
- Weight: 167g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 5.9-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (409 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
- Rear Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MP camera, 1080p Video@60fps 2160@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama, auto-HDR
- Front Camera: 8MP camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB/128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600)
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, 42.2/5.76Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A (2CA) Cat 6 300/50Mbps
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, v5.0 with A2DP, LE, EDR
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: MP3/AAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (front)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: Yes
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 200mAh non removable Li-ion battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Yes
