Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB) vs Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)

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

11/8/2018 9:39 PM, updated: 7/18/2023 5:42 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G6 Plus X Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7) Compare Motorola Moto X Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)

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!

2 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Motorola Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
+(back) 20.7MP22% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+3630 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)96% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+167 grams (5.85 ounces)1% Lighter
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)36% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
Dual-LED flash	vs	+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
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% 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
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Other model names	Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux	Lenovo Moto G6 Plus XT1926 (64GB + 4GB RAM), Motorola Evert
Country or region available	(Europe), India	(Global, International), USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	8/12/2015	4/19/2018
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)	75.5 x 160 millimeters (2.97 x 6.3 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 90263 (v7) Geekbench: 4160 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.2fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3630 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	33 hours (1.4 days)	27 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Gray, Gold, Blue indigo • Front/back Gorilla Glass 3 • Max vision 18:9 display • Dolby audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)	Moto G6 Plus (XT1926-7)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.45W/kg (head), 1.41W/kg (body)