Category: Moto

Motorola One Power With iPhone X Like Notch Leaked

The notch seems to be everywhere in all kinds of shape these days. The Essential Ph-1 cyborg eye-looking notch to the wide iPhone X notch, the smartphone industry has definitely embraced this trend. Lenovo-owned Motorola appears to be the latest smartphone maker to jump on the bandwagon with a completely new series of smartphones. A new leaked image reveals the design of the Motorola One Power which sports an iPhone X-like notch on the display.

The image leaked by Android Headlines shows the front and back of the device. It is fair to say that the design is nothing new and we have already seen a number of Android devices adopt the vertical placement of the dual-camera setup, similar to the iPhone X. The fingerprint sensor appears to be housed inside the “Moto” logo.

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The front of the smartphone is where the headline-grabbing feature lies. The device will have a wide notch (wider than the likes of OnePlus 6, Honor 10) which looks very similar to the iPhone X. Whether a wide notch means there will be a Face ID-like security system is anybody’s guess as of now. The chin, unlike the iPhone X, is very prominent and houses the “Motorola” branding. The company has brought back its classic branding with its 2018 lineup of smartphones.

As many would have guessed it by now, the name of the smartphone suggests that it’ll be an Android One device. The Motorola One Power could be the first Android One smartphone with a notch. This should not be an issue in terms of app compatibility since Google has provided support for the notch in the developer’s preview of Android P.

There is also a high probability of this being a repackaged Moto X5. Long before the launch of the Moto G6 series, a series of leaks revealed the design of the upcoming Moto X5 with a similar notch. There is possibility that Motorola will rebrand the Moto X5 as the Motorola One Power to market it as an Android One smartphone.

The report does not mention any details about the alleged specifications of the device. Neither does it mention any details about the launch event. It is possible the Motorola One Power will be unveiled after the Moto Z3 Play will launch in early-June. We will keep you updated with all there is to know about the new Motorola smartphone.

May 30, 2018
Moto Z3 Play Renders Reveal A Glass Back And 18:9 Aspect Ratio

The Moto Z lineup will see the third generation of smartphones launching in 2018. The first one to launch is the Moto Z3 Play, the more affordable series of smartphones in the Moto Z lineup. It is confirmed that the Moto Z3 Play will launch on June 6th at an event in Brazil. So far, we have seen a lot of leaks of the soon to be launched device and now, high resolution renders of the Z3 Play have been leaked, giving us all the details about the design of the device.

The leaked renders reveal that the Moto Z3 Play will have a glass back which is an interesting move by Motorola. The G6 lineup also has an all-glass design so it does make sense for the company to incorporate that in the Z lineup as well. The front has a display curved from the edges which gives it a nice look. The device will carry an 18:9 aspect ratio and we guess that it’ll have a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution.

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The fingerprint sensor, that used to reside on the chin of the previous gen Moto Z smartphones has now been moved to the right-hand side of the device. Motorola could not place it at the back of the smartphone since it will be compatible with Moto Mods. It’ll be interesting to see how this fingerprint sensor performs. From the renders, it looks like the sensor has a larger surface area than a power button. The power button in this case appears to be moved to the left-hand side.

There are chances that the fingerprint sensor will be housed inside the power button. Which means that the button on the left could have a different functionality. Maybe Motorola will go the LG route and it could be a Google Assistant button. More details about this button and the smartphone will be revealed as we move closer to the event.

May 29, 2018
Moto G6 Plus Running On Snapdragon 660 With 6GB RAM Leaked In Live Images

Lenovo-owned Motorola has had a lot of success in countries like India with its budget smartphone C, E and G series. Last month, the company launched the sixth generation of its highly successful Moto G series of smartphones. The Moto G6 Play, G6 and G6 Plus were launched in Sao Paulo, Brazil and are expected to launch in India early June. A new upgraded variant of the most premium of the three devices, the Moto G6 Plus, has now been leaked ahead of its India launch on 4th June.

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An image, allegedly of the Moto G6 Plus shows the smartphones running on the Snapdragon 660 chipset with 6GB of RAM. This could be a new variant that the company will launch in India in order to compete with the likes of Redmi Note 5 Pro and Huawei P20 Lite. Both the Note 5 Pro and P20 Lite have had a successful last start to their stints in the Indian market and Motorola would want to go toe-to-toe in the budget segment. The Moto G6 Plus could be its answer to the two smartphones.

P20 Lite

However, it is worth noting that the image clicked of the Moto G6 Plus is running the AIDA 64 program. This program recognises Snapdragon 630 as ‘sdm660’ which means that this could very well be the regular Moto G6 Plus running on Snapdragon 630 chipset with 6GB of RAM. Popular budget smartphones in India have a 6GB RAM variant and it makes sense that Motorola also launches a 6GB RAM variant of the G6 Plus in India. Since this is a leaked image, we cannot confirm the authenticity of the image by any means.

The Moto G6 Plus has a 5.99 inch IPS LCD display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution.To the back of the smartphone is a primary 12MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture along with a 5MP secondary sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The dual-camera setup can record 4K videos at 30fps which even the Redmi Note 5 Pro cannot do. The front of the smartphone houses an 8MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash.

The Moto G6 series is set to launch in India on the 4th of June. The G6 Plus will be the priciest of the three and it’ll be interesting to see if Motorola indeed launches a Moto G6 Plus running on the Snapdragon 660 chipset.

May 28, 2018
Moto Z3 Play To Launch On June 6th

Lenovo-owned Motorola launched its first modular smartphone, the Moto Z in June 2016. The first gen Moto Z Play, a more affordable modular smartphone was launched in August 2016. The company’s upcoming Moto Z3 Play has been subject to a lot of leaks over the past few weeks and it appears that the device is ready for a launch. Motorola has started sending out press invites for a June 6th launch event in Brazil.

While the teaser doesn’t give away any details about the device, it isn’t rocket science to predict what smartphone will launch. The company has already launched its Moto E5 and G6 series of smartphones. So far in 2018, the company has not launched an iteration of its highly popular Moto Z series. The Moto Z3 Play is the first in line to launch, with a flagship Moto Z device expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2018.

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The detailed specifications of the Moto Z3 Play were recently leaked, leaving very little to the consumer’s imagination. The Z3 Play will have a 6 inch AMOLED display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass on top.

Under the hood, the device will run on the Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The storage will be expandable via a microSD card, most probably up to 256GB. The fingerprint sensor will move to the right-hand side of the smartphone since the bezels will be too thin for a front-facing fingerprint sensor. This placement will be similar to devices like the Nextbit Robin or older Sony smartphones.

Powering the Z3 Play will be a 3000 mAh battery which might not be sufficient for a 6 inch AMOLED panel with FullHD+ resolution. However, the smartphone will come bundled with a Moto Mod that will further extend the battery life. Out of the box, the Moto Z3 Play will run a stock-ish version of Android 8.1 Oreo.

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The Moto Z3 Play will have a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12MP primary sensor. The details about the secondary sensor are unknown as of now. To the front will be an 8MP camera.

The event in Brazil could also see the launch of new Moto Mods. These Moto Mods will be compatible with every Moto Z device launched so far since all of these devices have the same dimensions.

May 25, 2018
Moto G6 To Launch In India On June 4th

Motorola recently launched the new iteration of its highly successful G series, the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play. Even before the launch, it was imminent that the Moto G6 series of smartphones will launch in India before a lot of other markets thanks to the success of previous gen Moto G devices like the Moto G, G4 Plus, G5 Plus and more. It now appears that the date has been set for the launch of the Moto G6 in India.

An Amazon listing reveals that the Moto G6 launch has been scheduled for June 4th in India. The pricing and launch offers will only be revealed on the day of the launch. However, considering the popularity of Moto G series of smartphones in India, we expect the pricing to be leaked ahead of its launch.

The G6 has a 5.7 inch LCD display with a 2160×1080 resolution. This translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio, a first for the Moto G series.

Under the hood, the Moto G6 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 which has eight 1.8GHz Cortex A53 Cores (14nm) and is basically the Snapdragon 625 rebranded. The Adreno 506 GPU adds the graphic prowess with either 3GB or 4GB RAM option bundled with a 32GB or 64GB storage option.

The Moto G6 does get the USB C charging capabilities along with a 15w charger, but that is bundled with a smaller 3000mAh battery.

At the back is the dual camera setup, which has a pair camera one a 12MP camera while a 5MP secondary camera for depth effects. Much like previous phones from the company, you can apply a depth-of-field effect to a photo after it is shot, thanks to saved depth information. You will also get effects like a selective black-and-white mode, a time-lapse feature, face filters, motion photos and visual search for objects and landmarks. The camera will also do OCR (optical character recognition) for text.

The launch is just a couple of weeks away and the Moto G6 can be a promising device if priced correctly. Going by the Lenovo-owned brand’s track record, we can expect the Moto G6 to be priced competitively for the Indian market!

May 21, 2018
Moto C2, C2 Plus Renders Leaked

Lenovo-owned Motorola recently launched new devices in its G and E series of smartphones. The company has had a lot of success with budget smartphones like the Moto G5 Plus, Moto E4 and more. In 2017, Motorola launched the Moto C and Moto C Plus, two very affordable smartphones at a starting price of Rs 4795. The second iteration of the C series, expected to launch soon, the Moto C2 and C2 Plus have been leaked.

According to the renders, the Moto C2 and C2 Plus will have a design very similar to the Moto E4, which was launched last year. The C2 won’t have a fingerprint sensor while the Moto C2 Plus will have a front-facing home button which will house the fingerprint sensor. The design language is similar to last year’s Moto smartphone which means we won’t see an 18:9 aspect ratio here. The bezels are also thick all around the display.

Considering the price point of the two smartphones, the images do reveal possibly well-built devices. The back of both the smartphones house a single camera with an LED flash. Interestingly enough, the front-facing camera has an LED flash as well. This has also become increasingly common these days although it does seem like an add-on rather than a necessity.

Apart from the design, the renders do not reveal anything else. The previous Moto C smartphones ran on MediaTek chipsets and we expect the same with the new generation. It will be interesting to see if the Moto C2 will be an Android Go device, considering the Moto C had 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. Apart from the Nokia 1, there aren’t many Android Go smartphones available in India.

Xiaomi’s Redmi 5A, which is priced at Rs 5999 was the 5th bestselling smartphone of Q1 of 2018 and the C2 smartphones will have a stiff competition from other budget smartphones in the highly congested Indian market. Motorola is yet to release the recently launched Moto G6 and E5 series in India. This means the launch of the Moto C2 and C2 Plus could be saved for the third or fourth quarter of 2018.

May 14, 2018
Moto Z3 Play Renders Reveal Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor

Lenovo-owned Motorola will soon launch a new iteration of its modular smartphones. The Moto Z3 Play is expected to launch in June followed by another Moto Z device later in the year. As has been the case with the Z Play series, the Z3 Play will also be a mid-range smartphone priced at under Rs 30,000 in India. A few leaked images of the device had surfaced online, but, Evan Blass has posted the renders of the smartphone.

According to the renders, the Moto Z3 Play will have a dual-camera setup on the back. For the first time in the Z series, the 18:9 aspect ratio will be introduced. For the Moto Z3 Play to be compatible with current Moto Mods, the footprint of the smartphone will remain the same as previous generations but thanks to thinner bezels, the display will be bigger. Like with the Moto G6 series, the chin will house the “Motorola” branding.

Motorola has decided to move the fingerprint sensor on the side of the device since the bezels are much thinner. The power button is on the left and the fingerprint sensor is on the right-hand side just below the volume rockers. It is worth noting here that the chin could have housed the fingerprint sensor instead of the Motorola branding like the Moto G6.

The Moto Z3 Play will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box which should not be a surprise. The Moto G6 and E5 lineup that was recently launched, also run the latest version of Android out of the box. Interestingly, the smartphone will have the May 1 security patch as well. The device will have a 6-inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The Moto Z3 Play is expected to run on the Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with either 4GB RAM/32GB storage or 6GBRAM/64GB storage.

So far, there are no details about the pricing of the device. Along with the Z3 Play, we expect Motorola to also unveil a few Moto Mods to go with the new smartphone.

May 11, 2018
Moto Z3 Play With 18:9 Aspect Ratio Leaked In Live Images

The Moto Z lineup of smartphones is known for its modularity. The first generation Moto Z was launched in June 2016 and since then, we have seen a few iterations of the modular smartphone. The Moto Z2 Force was recently launched in India and the 3rd generation of Moto Z devices are expected to be launched in 2018. The Moto Z3 Play has now been leaked in live images revealing the possible design and specifications of the upcoming device.

According to the leaked images, the Moto Z3 Play will continue the design language followed by the Moto G6 lineup. The smartphone will have an 18:9 aspect ratio with thin bezels all-around. There are a small forehead and chin on the device but, no notch. This should be a good news for notch-haters looking to buy a Moto Z smartphone.

The images also reveal that the Moto Z3 Play will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box which should not be a surprise. The Moto G6 and E5 lineup that was recently launched, also run the latest version of Android out of the box. Interestingly, the smartphone will have the May 1 security patch as well.

The dual-camera setup sits on the back and considering the device will be compatible with current Moto Mods, it will have the same dimensions as previous Moto Z devices. Only the thickness of the device will be different. The fingerprint sensor, according to a few leaks, will be housed inside the power button.

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Thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio and thinner bezels, the device will have a 6-inch display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution. The Moto Z3 Play is expected to run on the Snapdragon 636 chipset coupled with either 4GB RAM/32GB storage or 6GBRAM/64GB storage.

So far, there are no details about the launch or pricing of the device. However, some sources claim that Motorola is planning to launch the Moto Z3 Play in June. Along with the Z3 Play, we expect Motorola to also unveil a few Moto Mods to go with the new smartphone.

May 7, 2018
Moto E5 Plus And Moto E5 Play Launched

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the fifth iteration of its highly successful Moto E series of smartphones. Leading up to the launch, it appeared that the company would only launch the Moto G series but, the Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play have been launched at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Moto E5 Plus

The Moto E5 Plus is the premium offering between the two Moto E series smartphones launched today. The E5 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage which is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

The E5 Plus has a 6 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px resolution which translates into an 18:9 aspect ratio. It also has the Moto Display for at-a-glance info and quick replies to notifications. The Moto E5 Plus has a massive 5000 mAh battery which will charge via a micro USB port. The smartphone will come bundled with a 15W TurboPower charger which is capable of pushing up to 6 hours worth of charge into the battery in just 15 minutes.

To the back of the smartphone is a 12MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture which records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front is an 8MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture which would also record 1080P videos.

Moto E5 Play

The Moto E5 Play reverts to the archaic 16:9 aspect ratio and probably will be the most affordable of the five smartphones launched by Motorola. The Moto E5 Play runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 chipset along with 2GB RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which will be expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Moto E5 Play has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 720 px resolution. It also has the Moto Display for at-a-glance info and quick replies to notifications. The Moto E5 Play is powered by a 2800 mAh battery which, for a 5.2 inch HD display should suffice, in theory. The battery will be charged via a micro USB slot and the 3.5mm headphone jack is also present.

To the back of the smartphone is a 8MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture which records 1080P videos at 30fps. To the front is an 5MP camera along with a front-facing LED flash.

April 19, 2018
Motorola Launches Moto G6, G6 Play And Moto G6 Plus

Motorola has finally unveiled the new Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play at an event in Brazil. Both the phones mark the six generation of the highly successful series of Moto G devices from the company.

Moto G6 Play

Launched at a price of US$ 199, roughly Rs. 13000, the Moto G6 Play is the cheaper variant of the two and it features a 5.7″ 1440×720 LCD display, along with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 427 chipset with four 1.4GHz Cortex A53 Cores (28nm).

Moto G6 Play

The device also gets Adreno the 308 GPU along with either 2 GB or 3 GB of RAM and either 16GB or 32 GB of storage. The Moto G6 Play has a 4000mAh battery and a micro USB jack along with a slower 10w charging capability. You get one 13MP rear camera and 8MP front camera and even though the back appears to have two cameras, it has only the one, with the other fitted with an LED flash. The back has a unique glass-like back panel that is actually made of plastic.

Moto G6

The larger and more pronounced Moto G6 is priced at US$ 249 (Rs 16400 approx.). The G6 has a 5.7″ 2160×1080 LCD display along with the Snapdragon 450 which has eight 1.8Ghz Cortex A53 Cores (14nm) and is basically the Snapdragon 625 rebranded. The Adreno 506 GPU adds the graphic prowess with either 3GB or 4GB RAM option bundled with a 32GB or 64GB storage option.

The Moto G6 does get the USB C charging capabilities along with a 15w charger, but that is bundled with a smaller 3000mAh battery.

At the back is the dual camera setup, which has a pair camera one a 12MP camera while a 5MP secondary camera for depth effects. Much like previous phones from the company, you can apply a depth-of-field effect to a photo after it is shot, thanks to saved depth information.

You will also get effects like a selective black-and-white mode, a time-lapse feature, face filters, motion photos and visual search for objects and landmarks. The camera will also do OCR (optical character recognition) for text.

Moto g6

Moto G6 Plus

The largest of theme all the Moto G6 Plus has been launched with a larger 5.9 inch IPS LCD display with the same 2160 x 1080px. The Phone gets an upgrade to Snapdragon 630 with and octa core 2.2GHz setup and the Adreno 508 GPU, other variations include 4GB or 6GB RAM options and 64 GB or 128 GB storage options. The dual camera setup also gets Dual Pixel AF and a f/1.7 aperture along with 4k video capture.

Moto G6 Plus

While the front retains the 8 MP shooter in some markets the phone will be launched with a larger 16 MP front-facing camera. The battery gets a bump to 3200mAh with a 15 w TurboPower charge through the USB C port.

Announced at a price of €299 approximately Rs. 24000 the phone is quite a lot more expensive than its predecessor.

As of now, we are not sure when and if and what variants would be launched in India, but, we should hear an announcement soon. Stay tuned to iGyaan for all the latest developments.

April 19, 2018
Moto G6 Plus Live Images Reveal 18:9 Aspect Ratio And Front Facing Fingerprint Sensor

On April 19th, Lenovo-owned Motorola will unveil the next iteration of its highly successful budget lineup, the Moto G6 series. This time around, there are rumours that Motorola will launch three smartphones, the Moto G6, G6 Play and Moto G6 Plus. It appears that the whole G series of smartphones will see an overhaul in design and build quality. Now, live images of the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus have leaked, a day before their official unveiling at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The leaked images also confirm that from the front, there will be no difference between the Moto G6 and G6 Plus. Despite the 18:9 aspect ratio, Motorola has kept the fingerprint sensor on the front of the devices. This means that the screen-to-body ratio of the two smartphones will take a hit but, the trade-off seems fair as a front-facing fingerprint sensor is more convenient than a rear facing one. The front-facing camera will also be accompanied by an LED flash on both the smartphones.

Benchmark scores of the Moto G6 Plus were already leaked, which reveal that the G6 Plus will run on the Snapdragon 630 chipset. Although according to the Geekbench listing the G6 Plus will run on the Snapdragon 660 chipset, the actual low benchmark scores point towards a 630 chipset. The Nokia 7 Plus, which runs on the Snapdragon 660 chipset scores 1640 points on a single core and 5827 points on multi-core performance. Whereas the Moto G6 Plus has scored 866 points on a single core and 4123 points on a multicore performance. The Moto G6 Plus scores are more comparable to the Moto X4 which runs on the Snapdragon 630.

The Moto G6 and G6 Plus along with the G6 Play will soon launch in India as well. If priced competitively, the Moto G6 series would compete with the likes of the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro in India. The launch of the Moto G6 series of smartphones is just a day away and all the details about the three smartphones will be revealed soon.

April 18, 2018
Moto G6 Plus Design Revealed In Official Teaser

Lenovo-owned Motorola is preparing to launch three successors to its highly successful range of budget smartphones, the Moto G series. On the 19th of April, Motorola will unveil the Moto G6, Moto G6 Play and the Moto G6 Plus. So far, we have seen a ton of renders and leaked images of the Moto G6 Plus which have revealed a design very similar to the Moto X4. Motorola UK’s Twitter handle has given us a glimpse of what the Moto G6 Plus will look like in a small teaser.

https://twitter.com/motorolaUK/status/985940997086556161

The one thing has been neglected over the past few weeks in the renders is the Moto branding. This time around, the front of the smartphone will have “Motorola” written and not just “Moto.” Another interesting design aspect of the smartphone is the new 18:9 aspect ratio and G6 series will be the first set of Motorola phones to have this taller aspect ratio. However, the company has retained the front-facing fingerprint sensor which is a great move by the company. We are far away from a truly bezel-less smartphone and till then, it is best to use the thin bezels to house the fingerprint sensor.

Another change that has been reported over the past few weeks is in the build quality. The new teaser also seemingly confirms that the Moto G6 Plus will have an all-glass design, very similar to the Moto X4. Even the protruded camera ring resembles the Moto X4 which is great because we loved the design and build quality of the Moto X4. If the Moto G6 Plus is priced at about Rs 16000 in India, it would have a definite advantage over its competitors in terms of build quality. Only the Honor 9 Lite has an all-glass design which is priced at Rs 10999 in India. Popular smartphones like the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Honor 7X have a metallic unibody design.

Moto X4

The power button placed below the volume rockers will also be textured for easier differentiation. The back of the smartphone will be significantly curved from the edges which, in theory, should result in a more ergonomic fit. However, all of that will be confirmed only once we have tested the G6 Plus.

Benchmark scores of the Moto G6 Plus were already leaked, which reveal that the G6 Plus will run on the Snapdragon 630 chipset. Although according to the Geekbench listing the G6 Plus will run on the Snapdragon 660 chipset, the actual low benchmark scores point towards a 630 chipset. The Nokia 7 Plus, which runs on the Snapdragon 660 chipset scores 1640 points on a single core and 5827 points on multi-core performance. Whereas the Moto G6 Plus has scored 866 points on a single core and 4123 points on a multicore performance. The Moto G6 Plus scores are more comparable to the Moto X4 which runs on the Snapdragon 630.

Even though the launch of the Moto G6 series of smartphones in Brazil, we expect all the three devices to launch in India sooner rather than later. Motorola has had a lot of success with its Moto G lineup in India and would anticipate similar success with the G6 lineup, especially with a new build and design. The launch of the Moto G6 Plus is just a couple of days away so stay tuned for all the launch event coverage.

April 17, 2018
Moto G6 Plus Running On The Snapdragon 660 Chipset Listed On GeekBench

The Motorola G6 series of smartphones are expected to launch in São Paulo, Brazil on the 19th of April. There has been a lot of news and rumours regarding the design, display, and the chipset used on these devices. However, according to a listing found on the latest Geekbench, the Moto G6 Plus is running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, which contradicts with previous leaks that stated the G6 Plus will be running on the Snapdragon 630 chipset.

This looks like a typo, as the Moto G6 Plus was reported to be running on the Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset. The single core and multi-core points scored by the smartphone are nowhere near the scored of the Snapdragon 660 chipset. The Nokia 7 Plus, which runs on the Snapdragon 660 chipset scores 1640 points on a single core and 5827 points on multi-core performance. Whereas the Moto G6 Plus has scored 866 points on a single core and 4123 points on a multicore performance. To bring in more context, the Moto X4 running on the Snapdragon 630 chipset has scored 875 points on a single core and 4177 points on multicore performance. This almost confirms that the Moto G6 Plus will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor.

Left To Right: Nokia 7 Plus and Moto X4 running on the Snapdragon 660 and 630 chipsets, respectively.

According to an earlier report, The Moto G6 Plus will have a 5.93-inch 2160 x 1080p IPS LCD display with 2.5D curved tempered glass protection. Under the hood, the smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Octa-core chipset with 4GB and 6GB RAM options.

The phone will have a 12MP RGB sensor and a 5MP telephoto lens on the back. The setup is expected to be different from what we have seen so far from Moto devices. The front-facing camera is a 16MP sensor with a front-facing LED flash.

April 16, 2018
Moto G6 Leaked In Live Images Before April 19th Launch

Motorola’s G series of smartphones are some of the most anticipated budget smartphones in India. The Moto G5 Plus, launched in early-2017 still has one of the best camera performances for a budget Android device. Now, Lenovo-owned Motorola looks all set to launch the new Moto G6 series on the 19th of April at an event in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Right before the launch, new images of the Moto G6 have leaked, yet again revealing the possible design of the smartphone.

According to the leaked image, the Moto G6 will have an all-glass design, similar to the Moto X4. With this device, Motorola is moving away from the metal unibody design to offer a more premium build. The smartphone has an 18:9 aspect ratio display with FHD+ 2160 x 1080 px panel and a 5.7 inch screen size.

According to a previous leak, the phone will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa-core chipset with 3 and 4GB RAM options. The phone will have a dual camera setup with a 12MP RGB sensor and a 5MP depth sensor and an 8MP front-facing camera.

The Moto G6 has a forward-facing fingerprint sensor, located below the Motorola branding, which might double as a one key navigation button. As of now, there is no information on pricing of these smartphones. However, considering Motorola’s pricing pattern so far, these smartphones in India will cost between Rs 12,000 to Rs 15,000.

April 14, 2018
Moto E5 Plus Specifications Leaked On GeekBench Benchmarking Platform

Motorola is expected to launch the Moto G6 series and the Moto E5 series of smartphones in an upcoming launch event on 19th of April in Brazil. Until now, we have seen a lot of rumours and speculations about the Moto G6, G6 Play, and the G6 Plus. And now, the Moto E5 Plus smartphone has been spotted on Geekbench, which commemorates some of the tech specifications of the device.

Moto E5 Plus Benchmarking Performance

According to the Geekbench benchmark listing, the Moto E5 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-core chipset (msm8937) and has 3GB RAM. The smartphone has scored 653 points on the single core performance and 1835 points on the multi-core performance, running on Android 8 Oreo.

According to previous leaks, the Moto E5 Plus has a 5.8 inch display with taller 18:9 aspect ratio. However, unlike Moto G6 the resolution will be HD+ 1440 x 720px resolution screen. The smartphone will have 32GB and 64GB storage options, with a micro SD card slot for memory expansion. The smartphone will have a 16MP primary camera with an f/1.75 aperture and an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Finally, the smartphone will have a 5000 mAh sealed battery with Turbo Charging support.

April 13, 2018