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Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G6 Plus vs Google Pixel 2 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 2 XL X Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) 09Points
5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) Compare Motorola Moto G6 Plus X
6"
POLED

1440x2880

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)

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 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB) vs Pixel 2 XL (64GB)} 15 Advantages Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+15W43%
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.
vs10.5W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
409 PPIvs+537 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"vs+6"2%
Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAhvs+3520 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (54GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
ModelMoto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G6 Plus (64GB + 4GB RAM), Motorola EvertGoogle Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaGoogle
Release date4/19/201810/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in)76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size5.9" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (18:9)1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedAlways-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 90263 (v7)
Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 206711 (v7)
Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps800/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh3520 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10.5W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy27 hours (1.1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo
โ€ข Front/back Gorilla Glass 3
โ€ข Max vision 18:9 display
โ€ข Dolby audio
โ€ข Colors: Just Black, Black/White

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-5 64GB/4GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)feature not registered
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