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Motorola Moto G6 Play
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Motorola Moto G6 Play

Released: 2018, AprilPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, May

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 - USA
GPUAdreno 505, Adreno 308 - USA
NFCYes (Europe)
SAR1.20 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.7 inches, 83.8 cm, 2, (~75.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct - USA
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G6 Play
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsDeep Indigo, Silver, Flash Gray, Gold
ModelsXT1922-1, XT1922-2, XT1922-3, XT1922-4, XT1922-5, XT1922-10
SAR EU0.66 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP (USA), 8 MP (other markets)
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, May
Weight175 g (6.17 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm) - USA
DisplayContrast ratio: 1404 (nominal), 3.419 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe, Brazil
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 38 - Europe
Charging10W / 15W wired (market dependent)
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2018, April
Announced2018, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions154.4 x 72.2 x 9 mm (6.08 x 2.84 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 76dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 58757 (v7), GeekBench: 2328 (v4.4), GFXBench: 5.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio qualityNoise -89.0dB / Crosstalk -87.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 92h

Motorola Moto G6 Play Overview

About Motorola Moto G6 Play Motorola Moto G6 Play is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Motorola Moto G6 Play has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 (28 nm) - USA , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G6 Play can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G6 Play?

The Motorola Moto G6 Play supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G6 Play support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G6 Play void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G6 Play will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G6 Play run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G6 Play.