Motorola - Moto G6 with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Black

Definitely a "Your mileage may vary" product that fills kind of an odd niche. I purchased this phone to replace a fossilized first-generation Moto X. The old phone fit my needs quite perfectly, being small, light, highly portable, and simple. The 4.7" screen was far too small for a lot of contemporary users, but I liked how I could operate the entire device from a static hand position with nothing but my thumb and trigger finger. However, I'd already replaced the screen twice and the battery once, and the camera had gone bad, and a handful of firmware related problems were really causing it to struggle. My review of the G6 will be heavily influenced by the things about the Moto X that I liked. First up, size. The Moto G6 is very thin and light, while having a very large screen. Additionally, the 2160x1080 provides an unusual ultra-wide aspect ratio with a lot of on-screen real estate. This combination of factors means you have a huge display that readily fits into most pockets. Why I'm not crazy about this personally, is that the phone can be a bit difficult to hold if you've got huge, callused hands like I do, especially combined with the very slick exterior texture. Definitely needs a case, though the selection of first-party cases for this unit leaves some to be desired due to the nature of the phone as more of a B-list product. My second gripe is more of one with the ANdroid operating system, which can't be blamed on the phone. The highly sensitive nature of the screen means that it's easy to very quickly enter information in a precise fashion, with fnger or stylus. Much more sensitive than a number of other handsets in this price range, almost strangely so. What I've found is that because of this, the phone is *always* doing something if it's in your pocket. If you don't lock it, you'll find lots of new random Facebook contacts added, unusual Google searches onscreen, and settings changed, such as the pulldown menu being unable to respond. If you *do* lock the phone, you'll find that 2/3 of the time when you pull it out of your pocket, it has attempted to emergency-dial a number on Mars. Android's problem, not Motorola's, but it's a feature of the product, so I can't leave it out. It's only a matter of time before I accidentally dial 911, and frankly, I would be surprised if this was anything new to the emergency services operators. Now, what I like about it, is that it does have a very bright, clear screen that gets along with my dry skin quite well, unlike a lot of other capacitive touchscreens I've had to use over the years. Having both the charge and headphone port on the same end of the phone allows this, like many other models, to be safely used in a car stuffed into a cupholder without damaging the cable or the charging/TRS port. The phone is rich in security features, not just at the software level (things like facial recognition or accelerometer usage) but it also has a good multifunction switch on the bottom which works as both a fingerprint lock and a directional control. Features you'd take for granted on a fancier model, but might not expect on something like this. Another thing I am very happy with, is the absolutely minimal bloatware loaded to the unlocked version of the device out of the box. It was worth the extra few bucks not to have to deal with all the ridiculous sports coverage apps that Verizon thinks they're doing you a favor by adding. My overall thoughts are that there were some compromises made in designing this phone. If your phone is nothing but a tool to you and you are in that odd niche where you really should have a more upscale model, but just don't want to be bothered with the culture or the walled-garden experience and premium pricing, this might be a good choice to make. If you're looking for a phone that feels and looks high-end and gives you that glamour experience of having a really premium A-list device, maybe skip this one. In a world where every phone wants to be the Mercedes Benz or the Lamborghini, this phone is more of a fully-loaded Taurus. I removed one star because of the problems I have while the phone is in my pocket.

I've owned many cell phones since 1997, mostly on Sprint network. When my LG G3 died after only 3 years, I wanted something different than the Samsung and LG units I've used, and I didn't want to spend a lot of money. After reading many reviews, I went with the mid-priced units of Motorola, in my case the Moto G6. I am very pleased with the phone (about 2 weeks of use). What I particularly like: 1 - It is unlocked - easy for me to switch carriers if I want, handles both GSM and CDMA, and doesn't come with the Sprint bloatware that you can't delete. 2 - Build, appearance show high quality, and size and weight are perfect for me, allows me to slip into jeans pocket no problem. 3 - Clean Android implementation, very easy to use phone without junk I don't need. The Moto features (shake for flashlight, twist for camera, etc.) are perfect - increase ease of use without getting in the way. I really like where I can wave my hand over the phone and the screen shows time, battery, and notifications briefly. 4 - this is a great value at $229 compared to my other options. 5 - Screen has great color, contrast and resolution, I enjoy watching Netflix movies on it. 6 - Front facing speaker is great, loud enough for my old ears. Bluetooth works great with my Bose headphones, and headphone jack is great with my Sony travel headphones. 7 - Processor speed is fine for me, I don't notice any lag. I don't play video games though. 8 - The Moto turbo charge is fast, and I like the USB-C cords. I found the Motorola authentic home and car chargers are very reasonably priced (unlike other manufacturer's units) so I got a few to keep around my house, in my work briefcase, and in my car. Comments on negatives you read in reviews of this unit: 1 - Battery life is excellent for me. I keep data, wifi and BT off unless I'll need to use them. I turn BT on for me 30 min drive to work, then off during the work day. I use the phone a little at lunch time (data & screen). I'm usually at 95% or so battery by the time I head for home, when I turn data, wifi and BT back on. The other day I watched several hours of Netflix and still had 70% battery. This is actually the best battery performance of any cell phone I've used. 2 - The entire phone is Gorilla Glass 3, so I expect it can handle minor drops but would probably break if abused (drop from shoulder height onto concrete). However, I bought a $10 Tudia case which provides drop protection to military standards and is sleek and stylish as well, and a glass screen protector. Covers up the beauty of the phone a bit, but I don't have to worry about scratches. 3 - The 32 GB is fine. 7 GB is used for system programs and even my many apps and data use only another 7 GB, so I'm less than 50% used (even including a few hours of downloaded Netflix episodes) I put in a 64 GB SD card where I put over 200 iTunes albums (22 GB). I"ve got plenty left. 4 - It is water resistance, but not water proof. The Moto X4 is water proof, so if you need that it is only a little more money. I just want it splash resistant, if I drop it in the bathtub that's my own fault. 5 - Camera seems fine for me for some snapshots or to document/scan something. I didn't care about the camera that much, other than to have one, as photography is my hobby and I have many other cameras. Overall, this is a great phone at a great price. Best Buy made the purchase pleasant and painless, though they didn't have the right sim card for it so I had to stop at my local Sprint store for that. That was due to Sprint, not to BB. And Sprint installed the sim and set it up for me for free, so I have only good things to say for both BB and Sprint related to this phone. Good luck to all in your purchase decisions!

I needed to replace an iPhone 7 without spending a lot of money, and without feeling like I took a serious down grade. I can proudly say I got a phone that is significantly cheaper, and that I enjoy significantly more. It executes everything in a snap, with no lag (like the iPhone 7 after I updated the software...), has a solid screen brightness (can see while I’m hiking), is backwards compatible onto 3G networks, and has an INCREDIBLE battery life. The turbo charger isn’t just some overzealous hype - this little guy charges soooo much faster than any electronic Ive ever used. A common pitfall in the budget phone game is the camera, and for a 200 dollar phone this camera is incredible. It still might be quite as great as an iPhone 7 camera, but it doesn’t miss the mark by much. Not enough to justify spending a gagillion more dollars, and get back in apples little hardware/software prison. The Moto Gestures leave a lot of folks jealous - just make a “chop chop” motion and the flashlight turns on, and do a little “twist twist” to turn on the camera, and a “three finger press” will take a screen shot. Shizzam, this phones too legit. I couldn’t be happier, glad Motorola is back in the game. After thoughts / Pro tips: Get a rugged poetic case (will survive drops, yet it doesn’t smother your microphone - so people can hear you on the other line), get the WRIO keyboard (google keyboard is bad news), DuckDuckGo browser, Signal messenger for SMS, ProtonMail app for email, webroot security to avoid malware on a budget (make sure you get a deal, got mine for 20$), cover up that selfie cam, and stay away from the clouds. Choosing the right apps ensure you remain the consumer, which is really to ensure you dont become “the product” those “free” apps sell in the form of information ;)

Hi All, One fine day this Moto G6 wont go further beyond the boot screen. This phone was purchased a roughly a month back, and manufacturing date shows 2018-05-18. This is brand new phone I handed over to my non tech savvy spouse as a gift on a good day, considering the reputation of G4. But I felt that is a mistake, on a critical day she couldnt make a call, she texted me that the dailer app is non functional, it took a day for me to go through youtube video and uninstall and reinstall dailer app, I understand if other apps fails, it doesnt hurt much, but dailer fails, it hurts a lot, I feel that Lenovo, though added lot of hardware f features on this model, did not do a good job on software especially for unlocked ones. I see a rush work, pushing ugly patches , that would disable the core operations and make the phone non functional. Adding a cherry to the top, I had wonderful customer experience at the BestBuy store. Sales rep showed me a content, which states about 14 day return policy. I understand that is for phones which are functional and in my case, it is about a phone, which is a brick and as per the warranty store should take the onus of collecting the device from the customer and work with the manufacturer to complete the process Why would I buy the phone from BestBuy, Incase I had to deal with the manufacturer directly, Story goes further, BestBuy said to get in touch with the manufacturer, I called MotoCare, they said their team cant help since I didn't buy from them. I am stuck in the middle with a non functional phone though I have 11 months warranty left. I had to spent several hours talking to Moto care, BestBuy. Please think twice before, before you act on buying a phone from Bestbuy, as soon you exhaust 14 days, you will not be treated well, I WONT recommend the Moto G6 or buying any unlocked mobile devices from BestBuy, such a waste of time and bad taste

This phone hits the sweet spot of quality vs. price. It has all the important and essential features you need, and skips the stuff that isn't important from the high-end flagship phones. It works on every US carrier. - Very solid build quality. It doesn't feel super premium the way a Galaxy or iPhone does, but it feels higher end and looks great. - The camera is much iproved from the Moto G4. Practically speaking this is the biggest improvement in the phone. The camera no longer feels low-end. - Performance is good. No lag, everything is responsive. - Screen looks great. - The screen size is narrower than before. This is not an improvement IMO and does take a bit of an adjustment. But after a day or two it's irrelevent. - As in the past, the Moto gestures are super handy. These are simple and immediately useful. - Fingerprint scanner and facial regonition work without a hitch. - USB-C is very nice to have, and fast charging is appreciated. A standard headphone jack is nice to have too. - Motorola contiues to run a clean version of Android with only a couple Moto utilities added on. This is far better than most other manufacturers like Samsung. - The biggest negative is the back of the phone. Yes it looks nice. But it's glass, which is pointless and a liability. And the back has curved edges that are so smooth the phone is easy to slip through your hand. Thankfully both of these things are handled but getting a case for the phone. - I read that people don't like how Motorola doesn't promise more than one updated Android version. If this is important to you, you pretty much have to spend 2 or 3 times what this device costs. This seems a minor complaint IMO. You will get a solid 18-36 months out of this phone before you start to feel ready for something new and improved.

Years ago when the Galaxy S5 was brand new I bought one of those phones. It was great for a couple years but that price was crazy and that was only $600. This phone is fantastic and the price tag is much better. -There is no noticeable lag on this phone. Android is basically stock with essentially no bloatware. -Motorola from the factory allows you to unlock your boot loader if you wish to root it. (This will void your warranty, but having the option built in is nice.) -Looks much more expensive than it is and construction is solid. -USB-C is nice and charges quickly. -Moto Actions are surprisingly useful. -Headphone Jack is on this phone! Such a great idea! -Speaker is actually decent for loudness. It uses the same speaker that you place by your ear so the speaker is on the front rather than the back. -The cell radio (transceiver) seems to be high quality. I seem to have service more often than with other phones and more bars. Some people complain that OS might go out of date, but I believe this might get upgraded to Android P. Android O's features like Picture-in-picture are fantastic. I'd say don't let this stop you. I personally would buy this over a new Galaxy. The price and the Moto Actions sold me. The one possible downside is that MiraCast is disabled be default. (Google stock OS is the same way.) With root you can turn it on, but I don't think very many people use this feature anymore. Motorola is just following Google which designed the OS, so it makes sense in that way.

While not a flagship phone the moto g series always brings some premium value to the $200 price range for phones. The G6's all glass feels nice but I do question its durability in the long haul. I preferred the use of a metal or aluminum back that was found in the G5 and G5s. The Motorola software is still one of a kind and never intrusive to the basic stock Android. In fact the software is what keeps me coming back to moto. No other phone offers the same quick access gestures or "always on" screen than Motorola. The processor, ram and camera all aren't top notch but at $200 I never expected them to be. The phone does fine with everything you would expect a phone to do. The only thing I would say that I don't prefer with the G6 line is that none of them are waterproof, just a water resistant coating, which I feel is a miss given today's expectations of phones. Overall I continue to be impressed with Motorola, even though it is under Lenovo and not the Motorola of old. But besides that I keep going back to their phones year after year. Which brings me to my last point. The phone will usually be supported for 2 software updates to Android but after that I don't recommend keeping them due to security reasons for being out of date. Hence why I usually get a new phone every year and a half I'd say, but again that can be done for $200. It still beats paying $750 to over a grand for a phone, even if it's leased with payments. That to me is just insane.

My wife previously had a Samsung S6 and had a S4 prior to that and I have an S7 myself. Both of us have past experience with phones that had closer to stock Android (Nexus S, Razr Maxx, Droid way back when) and were looking for something that didn't have all the extra bloatware that we never use provided by Samsung. We were also trying to be more economical and not get into a leasing or contract to buy plan so we came across the G6. In the past year I'd also helped my mom get the G5 Plus and I had found that to also be a nice option. Since the G6 was the latest iteration, I must say I've been very impressed. Pros: - Cost is exception compared to the $700+ latest premier phones that are pushed by the carriers - Battery life has been exceptional without any trouble making it through a day without needing to charge, unlike the S6. Hopefully this holds up over time. - Vanilla version of Android and Motorola's added optional usability extras are actually worthwhile - TurboCharge (Qualcomm Quick Charge) - USB-C Cons : - Wi-Fi lacks AC band - No wireless charging - Pixel density could be higher, but it looks good - No auto screen dimming (you can enable it but it doesn't do anything) - NFC Basically all cons are extra features that are reasonable to be omitted for this price range. Outside of having the latest and greatest features of the flagship phones, this one gives you more than enough to have a great smartphone.