Moto G6, Moto G6 Play launched in India: Price starts at Rs 11,999, and both phones go on sale from midnight tonight. Moto G6, Moto G6 Play launched in India: Price starts at Rs 11,999, and both phones go on sale from midnight tonight. Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play, the two new smartphones from Motorola have been officially launched for the Indian market. Both smartphones are aimed at the mid-end of the handset market, where players like Xiaomi and Oppo have substantial market share. Moto G6 starts at Rs 13,999 for the base model which has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. The 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant will cost Rs 15,999 in India. Moto G6 Play costs Rs 11,999 for the 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant and will be exclusive to Flipkart. Moto G6, Moto G6 Play: Price in India, Sale date, launch offers Moto G6 is the high-end variant with a starting price of Rs 13,999 going up to Rs 15,999. The only difference in the two versions is the RAM and storage, which is 3GB + 32GB on the former and 4GB+64GB on the more expensive one. Moto G6 is Amazon exclusive in India and comes with a flat Rs 1,250 discount on HDFC Bank debit and credit Cards and EMI transactions on Amazon.in. Users who rely on the Paytm Mall QR code in Moto Hub stores will get Rs 1200 cashback on a mobile recharge on Paytm. Amazon is also offering extra Rs 1,000 off on exchange of any Motorola phone for the purchase of the Moto G6 series. Moto G6 buyers will get one year of Amazon Prime Membership worth Rs 999 free with Airtel 4G Monthly postpaid plans of Rs 499 and above. Also read: Moto G6, Moto G6 Play launch in India LIVE UPDATES Moto G6 Play will have a starting price of Rs 11,999 in India, and goes on sale on Flipakrt from midnight tonight like the Moto G6. Moto G6 Play comes in only 3GB RAM and 32GB storage in India. Both Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play will also be sold at Moto Hubs offline stores across India. Moto G6 Play will come in an Indigo Black and gold colour option. Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play both on sale tonight at midnight on Amazon and Flipkart respectively. Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play both on sale tonight at midnight on Amazon and Flipkart respectively. For Moto G6 Play, users will get Rs 1000 off on ICICI Bank credit and debit cards, only on Flipkart. Those who use Paytm Mall QR code will get Rs 1,200 cashback on mobile recharge on Paytm, but only for purchases made at Moto Hub stores. These are Motorola’s offline exclusive stores and the company has over 600 of these across India. Flipkart is offering additional Rs 1500 off on exchange of your old smartphone along with assured Buy Back of up to Rs 5100. Users have to pay Rs 499 extra for the assured buyback. Users will also get 25 per cent discount on Jio’s Rs 198 Prepaid Plan. Moto G6, Moto G6 Play: Specifications in India Out of the two, Moto G6 is the top-of-the-line smartphone. The phone has a 5.7-inch FHD+ (2160×1080) MaxVision with an aspect of ratio of 18:9. Under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, paired with Adreno 506 GPU. It has 3GB/4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB/64GB of storage. There is a 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera setup, and on the front there is an 16MP camera with an LED flash. The handset has a water-repellent p2i coating, and the usual connectivity options. It features a 3000mAh battery with 15W TurboPower Charging support, and it ships with Android 8.0 Oreo. Next up is the Moto G6 Play, which is a budget device. Think the Moto G6 Play as the lower-end model of the Moto G6. The processor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core. It has 3GB RAM paired with 32GB of storage, along with a microSD card slot that supports up to 256GB expandable storage. It has a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440×720) MaxVision IPS LCD, and a 13MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and an f/2.0 aperture. Also included is an 8MP front-facing camera with front-facing flash. It’s powered by a bigger 4000mAh battery with 10W charging. It has the same water-repellent p2i coating as the Moto G6, and ships with Android 8.0 Oreo.<doc-sep>tech2 News Staff Motorola has just launched the Moto G6 and G6 Play in India. The two smartphones will sell for Rs 13,999 on Amazon and Rs 11,999 on Flipkart respectively. The devices will go on sale at midnight tonight. Both phones run Android 8.0 Oreo and feature 5.7-inch displays. However, the G6 features an FHD+ display while the G6 Play features an HD+ display. In terms of specifications, the G6 offers a Snapdragon 450, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB / 64 GB of storage. Cameras include a 12 + 5 MP f/1.8 dual rear camera and an 8 MP front unit. The 3,000 mAh battery support Motorola’s TurboPower charging standard. The phone supports dual-SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The phone has a glass body, with the fingerprint scanner located on the front. The cheaper G6 Play sports a Snapdragon 427 SoC that’s paired with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB / 32 GB of internal storage. This is expandable by up to 128 GB via a microSD card. Cameras include a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera. The included battery is larger at 4,000 mAh and also supports TurboPower. The fingerprint sensor is on the rear.<doc-sep>The mid-range segment has been crowded lately with big brands like Samsung, Nokia and Motorola trying to wrestle back some market share from the segment leader Xiaomi. Today, we take a look at some of the upcoming smartphones in the mid-range segment. If you’re planning to buy a phone around the 15,000 range, these are the options you could consider: Moto G6: Specifications, Expected Price in India The Moto G6 is the successor to last year’s Moto G5 from Motorola and has been confirmed to be launching on June 4 as an Amazon exclusive. The much-anticipated device will come with a 5.7-inch IPS LCD screen with a 1080 x 2160 Full HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone is going to be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 450 chipset clocked at 1.8 GHz with an Adreno 506 GPU. It sports a 12MP + 5MP dual-camera setup at the back, an 8-megapixel snapper on the front, and both sides have LED flashes for better low light photography. The 3000mAh battery can be charged via the included USB Type-C port and it’ll also support fast charging. On the software side, the device will be launching with some version of Android Oreo for sure. The phone will be launched somewhere around the Rs.15,000 mark. Redmi Y2: Specifications, Expected Price in India The Redmi S2 has been launched in China, and is yet to be launched in India. Some of the reports state that Xiaomi might make it official in India on June 7, but there is no confirmation by the company. The Redmi S2 comes with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD screen with 720×1440 pixels resolution and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset paired with Adreno 506 GPU. It features 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB storage options. For software, the Redmi S2 runs Android Oreo-based MIUI 9.5. The Redmi S2 sports 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the rear, and a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies. In China, the Redmi S2 is priced at CNY 999, which converts to Rs.10,500. We can expect the Redmi S2 to launch under the 10k segment. Nokia X6: Specifications, Expected Price in India The Nokia X6 is the first Nokia smartphone with the controversial notch at the top of its display, which itself is a 5.8-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen with 2,280×1,080 pixels resolution. Under the hood, it’s running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core SoC paired with an Adreno 509 GPU. It’ll have 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 32 or 64 gigs of internal storage. The Nokia X6 is rumored to have a 3060mAh cell, and will be running Android Oreo out-of-the box. When the Nokia X6 Launched in China a few weeks ago, it came in three different storage configurations. The first model comes with 4GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage. This model costs CNY 1,299 which roughly equates to Rs.13,700. Then we have the 4GB RAM variant that has 64GB storage and is priced at CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 15,800). Finally, there is a variant that has 6GB of RAM with 64GB of internal memory capacity that has a price tag of CNY 1,699 (Rs.18,000 approx.). The India pricing should be along similar lines with prices starting from ~15,000 mark. Mi A2: Specifications, Expected Price in India The Mi A2 aka Mi 6X is touted to be the successor of last year’s Mi A1. It features a 5.99-inch FHD+ Full View display with 18:9 aspect ratio. The screen on the device also comes with Corning’s Gorilla Glass protection that protects from any unwanted scratches. Design wise, the Mi A2 is surely the pick of the lot here with its premium metal construction. Under the hood, it rocks an octa-core Snapdragon 660 SoC coupled with 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB onboard storage. On the software side of things, the phone ships with stock Android 8.1 Oreo without MIUI customisation on top. The phone comes under Google’s Android One programme that also makes it a part of Project Treble. A 3010 mAh battery backs the phone with Quick Charge 3.0 support. At the back, the Mi A2 might feature dual 12+20-megapixel primary sensors which can even be used for low-light photography, thanks to the presence of dual LED flash. On the front, to aid selfies and video calling, the Xiaomi Mi A2 houses a 20MP front-facing camera. The Mi A2 aka MI 6X has been launched at Yuan 1599 (roughly Rs. 16,000) for the 4GB RAM variant and Yuan 1799 (approx. Rs. 19,000) for the 6GB RAM variant, and its Indian pricing should be very close to these numbers. Moto G6 Play: Specifications, Expected Price in India The Moto G6 Play is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 427 chipset which is coupled with 2GB of RAM clocked at 1.4 GHz with an Adreno 505 GPU. It sports a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS display and runs Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Fueled by a massive 4000mAh battery, the Moto G6 Play is good enough to last even the heaviest days of usage with ease. On the imaging front, the smartphone boasts a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with phase detection autofocus, and a f/2.0 aperture lens. The 13-megapixel camera on the back is accompanied by an LED flash. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. Globally, the smartphone is available in two memory configurations – 2GB RAM + 16GB internal memory and 3GB RAM + 32GB internal memory. There’s also an option to expand this using a microSD card. The Moto G6 Play is confirmed to Launch on India on June 4th as a Flipkart exclusive and will be selling for Rs. 13,999 for its base variant.<doc-sep>In today's comparison we pit the Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, and the Nokia X6 smartphones against each other. After a series of renders and leaks, Lenovo has finally unveiled its Lenovo Z5 smartphone in China. Unlike its renders that showcased an all-screen design, the Z5 disappointed many when it eventually embraced notch. The company did not reveal any information concerning Lenovo Z5’s launch in regions outside China, but we can expect the phone to debut in India soon, thanks to our growing smartphone market. Now that the Lenovo Z5 no more under the rumour tag, we are bound to compare it with other devices to check how it fairs in that arena. Today’s comparison includes Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, and the Nokia X6. Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, Nokia X6: Price in India The Lenovo Z5 has been launched at CNY 1,299 (approx. Rs.13,600) in China for the 6GB RAM+64GB storage variant and CNY 1,799 for the 6GB RAM+128GB variant (approx. Rs.18,900). The Moto G6 has been launched at Rs.13,999 in India for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs.15,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The Nokia X6 is yet to launch in India, the phone has been launched at CNY 1,299 (approx. Rs. 13,700) for the 4GB of RAM+32GB storage variant, CNY 1,499 (approx. Rs. 15,800) for the 4GB RAM+64GB storage variant, and CNY 1,699 (approx. Rs.18,000) for the 6GB of RAM+64GB storage variant. Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, Nokia X6: Display The Lenovo Z5 features a 6.2-inch display with 1080 x 2246 pixels Full HD+ resolution with 90% screen-to-body ratio a 19:9 aspect ratio. It has Corning Gorilla Glass layer on top to protect the screen. The phone also sports a notch on top of the front panel. The Moto G6, on the other hand, does not have a notch on the front panel. It comes with a 5.7-inch Max Vision IPS display on the front with 1080 x 2160 Full HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer on top for protection. On the contrary, the Nokia X6 packs a 5.8-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD screen bearing 2280×1080 pixels resolution with 2.5D curved glass and 19:9 aspect ratio. In this segment, both the Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6 come close with their big screen sizes and 19:9 aspect ratios. The Moto G6 lags behind. Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, Nokia X6: Performance, Battery The Lenovo Z5 is powered by a Snapdragon 636 chipset clubbed with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of built-in storage, as per the variant. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ZUI 4.0 out-of-the-box. A 3300mAh battery backs the device with 18W fast charging support. The Moto G6 comes powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC clocked at 1.8 GHz with an Adreno 506 GPU. It packs 3GB/4GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage, depending on the variant. It is backed by a 3000mAh battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging. On the software front, the phone runs Android 8.0 Oreo. Powering the Nokia X6 is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa-core SoC coupled with an Adreno 509 GPU. The phone comes with 4GB/6GB of RAM with 32GB/64GB internal storage, based on the variant. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo and is backed by a 3060mAh battery with support for Quick Charge 3.0. Yet again, both Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6 turn up as close competitors with same chipsets. However, we think that the Nokia X6 gets an edge over the Lenovo Z5 when it comes to steady software updates. Nokia holds a great reputation for offering regular updates while Lenovo suffers in that segment. The Moto G6 does not even come close to the other two phones in the comparison. Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, Nokia X6: Camera Lenovo Z5 sports a 16MP+8MP dual camera setup at the rear paired with AI Portrait and AI night features. It has an 8MP selfie camera on the front, which also packs AI-powered features. The Moto G6, on the other hand, has a 12MP + 5MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8MP selfie camera with LED flash and Face Unlock features. Lastly, the Nokia X6 boasts a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera along with a 16MP selfie snapper. Lenovo Z5, Moto G6, Nokia X6: Verdict Going by the specs and features, both the Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6 are quite similar while the Moto G6 lags behind majorly with its underpowered specs. Both the Lenovo Z5 and Nokia X6 are yet to launch in India, which means if you are in a hurry to buy a new smartphone then you don’t currently have them as your go-to options.<doc-sep>
Lenovo-owned smartphone maker Motorola today launched the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play budget Android smartphones in India. Both the smartphones are set to go on sale in the country at midnight tonight. While the Moto G6 will available exclusively on Amazon.in online, the Moto G6 Play has been launched as a Flipkart exclusive in India. Moto G6: Price in India, Launch Offers The Moto G6 is priced at Rs.13,999 in India for the version with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory. Motorola is also offering a variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory at Rs.13,999. Available in Indigo Black color, the Moto G6 will be going on sale at midnight exclusively on Amazon.in. You will also be able to purchase the budget Android smartphone at Moto Hub stores across India. If you purchase the Moto G6 on Amazon.in, you will be able to avail a flat discount of Rs.1,250 with HDFC Bank debit and credit cards. At Moto hubs, customers can shop using Paytm Mall QR code to receive a cashback of Rs.1,200 on mobile recharge on Paytm. If you an old Motorola smartphone that you wish to exchange on Amazon.in, you can avail extra Rs.1,000 off on the smartphone. Amazon is also offering 80% discount on your first kindle c-books with Kindle lite. Airtel subscribers who opt for the Rs.499 or higher postpaid plans will be eligible to get a 1 year of Amazon Prime membership worth Rs.999 free. Moto G6: Specifications, Features The Moto G6 features a modern design with a 3D contoured back and a large 5.7-inch Max Vision IPS LCD display with 1080 x 2160 Full HD+ resolution and an 18:9 aspect ratio. Powering the Moto G6 is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 450 octa-core chipset clocked at 1.8 GHz with an Adreno 506 GPU. In terms of memory, the Moto G6 comes in two configurations – 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. For further expansion, the handset includes a dedicated microSD card slot. Moving on to imaging, the Moto G6 features a 12MP + 5MP dual-camera setup with the primary sensor coupled with an f/1.8 aperture and the secondary sensor coupled with an f/2.2 aperture. The front-facing snapper is an 8MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture. Rest of the key highlights include a front-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C port, Dolby Audio, P2i water-repellent coating, Face Unlock, and a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower 15W fast charging. The smartphone runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box. Moto G6 Play: Price in India, Launch Offers The Moto G6 Play has been priced at Rs.11,999 in India and comes only in a single memory configuration with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It will be going on sale tonight exclusively on Flipkart. Similar to the Moto G6, the Moto G6 Play will also be available at Moto Hubs across in India. Launch offers include Rs.1,000 discount on ICICI Bank credit and debit cards on Flipkart, additional Rs.1,500 on exchange of your old smartphone, Assured Buy Back guaranteed up to Rs.5,100 buyback value, and No Cost EMI options from Bajaj Finserv. At Moto Hub stores, customers can get cashback of Rs.1,200 when shopping using Paytm Mall QR code. In addition to these offers, Reliance Jio subscribers who purchase a new Moto G6 Play will receive 25% effective discount on the Jio Rs.198 prepaid plan. Moto G6 Play: Specifications, Features The Moto G6 Play also sports a 5.7-inch Max Vision IPS display like the Moto G6 but with lower 720 x 1440 HD+ resolution. It is also less powerful with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor inside. In terms of memory, the variant launched in India includes 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Like the Moto G6, the Moto G6 Play also includes a dedicated microSD card slot for further expansion. In the camera department, the Moto G6 Play features a 13MP rear camera with PDAF and LED flash, while on the front is an 8MP sensor with an LED flash. Keeping the lights on is a large 4000mAh capacity battery with 15W TurboPower fast charging. The Moto G6 Play also supports Dolby Audio and comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. When it comes to software, the smartphone will ship with near stock Android 8.0 Oreo operating system out of the box.