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Side-by-side technical data
Motorola Moto G6 vs Motorola Edge (2026)
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Edge (2026), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 7.6 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola Moto G6, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2
Motorola Edge (2026), if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,020,000
- against 70,845
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | MediaTek Dimensity 7450 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 70,845 | 1,020,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 168 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 762 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver, Pink, Black | Olive, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 153.8 mm | 152.3 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 160.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.4 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 68 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 5,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6.3″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,216 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,090 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, One Billion Colors |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n13, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.41 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.64 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.36 W/kg | 1.22 W/kg Best value |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Moto G6 | Edge (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
