Motorola Moto G6 Play

176 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 176 reviews of Motorola Moto G6 Play. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the usability and screen are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas many are critical about the camera.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola Moto G6 Play is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (digitaltrends.com)

Moto G6 Play review

The Moto G6 Play looks far better than its low price tag, and it can last nearly two days.

Beautiful design ; More durable than other glass-body G6 phones ; Great battery life ; Simple, bloat-free software

Camera performs poor in low light ; Somewhat sluggish performance ; Screen isn’t too sharp

The Moto G6 Play doesn’t look like a budget phone and can last two days, but everything else about it is average.

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Expert review by : Patrick Holland (cnet.com)

An affordable phone with a huge battery

It gets nearly four hours more battery life per charge than the iPhone X and costs one-fifth the price.

The Moto G6 Play's battery is bigger than phones that cost much more money.

In everyday use, the speed is fine, but it got one of the lowest scores in our speed tests this year. The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight and it lacks waterproofing.

The Moto G6 Play has a long battery life for the cost, but smart buyers would uplevel to the Moto G6 for just a little bit more.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G6 Play

The Motorola Moto G6 Play is a more affordable take on the standard G6 that trades some power for battery life, striking an ideal balance of price and performance.

Affordable. Support for all major US carriers. Solid specs and overall performance. Long battery life.

Average camera. Still uses micro USB.

The Moto G6 Play is the most widely available phone in Motorola's lineup. At $200 (or less, depending on the model), it strikes a good balance between price and performance, with excellent battery life that can keep it going all day. If you're looking...

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Expert review by : Mike Wobker (notebookcheck.net)

Motorola Moto G6 Play Smartphone Review

Big battery at a good price. Motorola's latest iteration of its G-series includes the mid-range Moto G6 Play smartphone at a price of around $200. With its 13 MP camera and its Snapdragon SoC it seems to be positioned fairly competitively. Let us find...

very long battery life ; high-contrast display ; 2 SIM cards plus microSD ; decent GPS

low resolution ; mediocre camera

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,...

May, 2018

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Expert review by : Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Review: Motorola Moto G6 Play

The Moto G6 Play from Motorola is a low-cost device with a big screen and a big battery. It has an attractive design with mostly entry-level specs. If you prioritize battery life over speed and other advanced features, the Moto G6 Play has you covered...

The $100 - $150 space is crowded with plastic phones that do little to impress. The G6 Play, with its reflective design and 2:1 screen, stands out from the crowd. It's an attractive phone that covers the basics in terms of signal, voice, and data...

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Bruno Salutes (androidpit.com)

Moto G6 Play hands-on: a strong competitor | AndroidPIT

Motorola has recently launched its latest G family, including the G6 Play, Plus and the standard version. We've already got our hands on all three versions, and in this review we bring you our first impressions of the Moto G6 Play, the cheapest of the...

The Moto G6 Play is a device with strong features, such as an elegant design, cameras that deliver good results, modern display and, above all, a long battery life. These are just our first impressions however, so be sure to check back for our full...

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Moto G6 Play review: Now ever cheaper

The Moto G6 Play is excellent value for money and for the most part, a joy to use.

Great price;Smart looks;Excellent value;Strong battery life

Camera could be faster

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (techradar.com)

Moto G6 Play review

A phone you'll want to play with

Good battery life ; Surprisingly good screen ; Great value

Camera a touch slow ; Mediocre night photos ; Scrolling software bug

The Moto G6 Play is the most basic model in the G6 range but still has plenty going for it, including a long-lasting battery and a decent screen. If you're on a tight budget it's easy to recommend.

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Moto G6 Play review: All the battery, none of the expense

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

Long-lasting battery is mighty impressive ; Affordable asking price ; Modern design and display ups the quality compared to previous generations

Only 720p panel resolution ; Performance can feel a little slow at times ; Micro-USB port is old fashioned ; Trio of G6 phone options is confounding

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Martin & Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)

Moto G6 Play

Cheaper than the other two G6 phones but with a huge battery and cool design, the Moto G6 Play is far from the runt of the litter – it might even be the best. Here's our full review.

Nov, 2018

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