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Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) vs Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Play vs Google Pixel 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9 X Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) 05Points
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
30Points Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Play X
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6) vs Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)} 30 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)135%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1440 pixelsvs+1080x2424 pixels153%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+421 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"vs+6.3"11%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 10.5MP109%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+4700 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+27W170%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
ModelMoto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Other model namesVerizon Lenovo Moto G6 Play MOTXT19226PP, Motorola AshleyGoogle Pixel 9 G1B60
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date4/19/20188/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.2 x 154.4 millimeters (2.84 x 6.08 in)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDOLED
Screen size5.7" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1440 pixels1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 MSM8920 (28nm)64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 308 600MhzARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR312GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14,17,25,26,29,30,66)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.31" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.2µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Flash Gray, Blue, Gold
• Front/back Gorilla Glass 3
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Dolby audio
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast
• FeliCa

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G6 Play (XT1922-6)Google Pixel 9 (G1B60 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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