Moto G6 Review: Best Looking Phone Under Rs 15,000

Motorola has had a good run in the affordable segment with the Moto G series over the past few years and has also been able to ward off serious threat from the likes of Xiaomi. Xiaomi has also adapted to the changing times, introducing phones like the Redmi Note 5 Pro and the Redmi Note 5 with 18:9 displays or phones lIke the Mi A1 with exceptional dual rear cameras. The Moto G6 comes with a stunning all-glass design reminiscent of the more expensive Moto X4. Along with this, the G6 is among the first set of Moto phones to sport tall bezel-less displays to keep in line with the current industry trend. 64GB option. But is the phone all looks and no substance, Read on to find out. How do you make a phone look premium with glass all over and sturdy at the same time, Motorola seems to have figured that out because the Moto G6 is exactly that. This is one of the most gorgeous piece of hardware in the affordable segment I have seen in a long while.

The phone shouts premium from the front and especially the back which comes in Indigo Black. The 3D Gorilla Glass on the back curves nicely at either sides, which allows the G6 to sit comfortably in the palm of your hand. The refractive nature of the glass also produces a S-shaped pattern on the back at certain angles which adds to the appeal. Going with a glass back, you will see some smudges and fingerprints by the end of the day, but it's not as bad as having to wipe it clean every hour. From the back, the G6 looks pretty similar to the more expensive Moto X4, and it's great to see this trickle down to an affordable price point. The dial-like dual rear camera protrudes a little so the phone will not sit flatly on a table. Do it enough times or have it rub against the keys in your pocket and the camera rim will start to wear. I found the blue coating starting to wear around the rim during my time with the device.

The Moto G6 not only looks premium but it's compact and sleek as well. You will be able to do most of the work with one hand. The volume control and patterned power button on the right side of the aluminum frame are easy to reach and so is the fingerprint sensor up front under the display. Despite a fingerprint sensor and the Motorola branding, the bottom bezel is quite slim and narrow compared to past Moto G phones. Motorola could not continue with a traditional 16:9 display in 2018 while every other OEM is adopting the 18:9 aspect ratio and have started taking things a step further with the notch design. 1080p IPS LCD Max Vision display with slimmer bezels on all sides compared to its predecessor. The display itself is bright and vibrant with deep reds, greens and blues that pop. Brightness levels are good but thanks to a highly reflective glass, viewing it outdoors under bright sunlight may be a little difficult. Indoors, however, you're not going to have anything to complain about.

Viewing angles are pretty good as well and the 18:9 display means you get a more immersive experience while watching videos or playing games. Something all Moto fans can agree upon is the delight on seeing near stock Android software on Moto phones. The Moto G6 is no exception as it runs an almost pure version of Android which means almost no bloatware or unnecessary customisations. This is a great alternative to those who feel put off by Xiaomi's Redmi phones that run a heavy MIUI skin on top. The Moto G6 offers a clean Android experience which is easy to navigate and get used to. That being said, the phone does come with some preloaded apps like PhonePe and LinkedIn, but apart from that its the Android you know and trust. Motorola also brings a few of its own features to the phone as well such as Moto Actions and Moto Display that can be found within the Moto app.

Moto Actions, for example, allows you to perform certain actions like turn the phone down to activate do not disturb or double karate chop to open the flashlight. One-button Nav removes the on-screen navigation bar and lets you navigate via the fingerprint sensor, which also allows you to make full use of the 18:9 display. It takes a little getting used to but it's quite convenient when you do. Moto Display, meanwhile, gives you a preview of notifications and messages on the lock screen which you can see without having to unlock the phone. These features are quite convenient and are worth appreciating from the company. The Moto G6 is powered by a 1.8GHz Snapdragon 450 chipset, which isn't the snappiest chipset out there and definitely doesn't stand anywhere near the Redmi Note 5 Pro's Snapdragon 636 SoC. But this is why a stock Android Oreo OS is appreciated because the G6 is able to run smoothly for the most part even with an underwhelming chipset.