Moto G6 and G6 Plus

biebiebie

Just announced and already available on Amazon.de

Moto G6 4GB/64GB €269
(3GB/32GB €249)
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B079MT5K9N/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1524152033&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g6&dpPl=1&dpID=41feeaVWoqL&ref=plSrch

Moto G6 Plus 4GB/64GB €299
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B07CBC869D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1524152060&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=moto+g6+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41ru3IW7BmL&ref=plSrch

Amalgam

Moto G6 - GSM Arena

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6-9000.php

Moto G6 Play - GSM Arena

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_play-9002.php

Moto G6 Plus - GSM Arena

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_plus-9001.php

Amalgam

SIM tray at the top now, instead of the side, headphone socket down by the fingerprint reader.

Seems to be a slender phone. Same battery.

corcaigh07

Too big, no nfc, no thanks.

loyatemu

previous versions had NFC in Europe, I'm sure this one will too.

corks finest

loyatemu wrote: »

previous versions had NFC in Europe, I'm sure this one will too.

Says it has NFC on one of the links provided

Pugzilla

Was initially interested, but heard that Lenovo rarely give the G5 updates.

EnzoScifo

looks really outdated now.

corks finest

Pugzilla wrote: »

Was initially interested, but heard that Lenovo rarely give the G5 updates.

Have a Lenovo tablet,no updates in 18 months,had a Lenovo phone same ,no updates worth mentioning,but G6 plus looking a nice bit of kit

Herlihy82

I got a G5 because of size and want to update but not G6 so. Will look at other 5in and 5.2in phones.

biebiebie

EnzoScifo wrote: »

looks really outdated now.

How so?
No notch?

biebiebie

corks finest wrote: »

Pugzilla wrote: »

Was initially interested, but heard that Lenovo rarely give the G5 updates.

Have a Lenovo tablet,no updates in 18 months,had a Lenovo phone same ,no updates worth mentioning,but G6 plus looking a nice bit of kit

I've the G5 Plus and it gets security updates every quarter.

Still waiting for Oreo, but it's due soon.

I'd imagine they delayed it until the G6 was released. Moto have officially used G5S 7.0 v G6 8.0 as marketing ploy.

EnzoScifo

biebiebie wrote: »

How so?
No notch?

Not the lack of notch *shudder*

side bezels look a bit chunky as do the top and bottom.

just a style thing really, so its all subjective.

Pugzilla

I'm more concerned about how a phone performs rather than how pretty it looks, then again I'm not 16.

EnzoScifo

Pugzilla wrote: »

I'm more concerned about how a phone performs rather than how pretty it looks, then again I'm not 16.

apologies, didn't realize that a budget lenovo phone meant so much to you.

will you be ok?

Pugzilla

EnzoScifo wrote: »

apologies, didn't realize that a budget lenovo phone meant so much to you.

will you be ok?

I don't own any lenovo phones at the moment, just find it immature that someone would use looks as a criteria to pick a phone.

EnzoScifo

Pugzilla wrote: »

I don't own any lenovo phones at the moment, just find it immature that someone would use looks as a criteria to pick a phone.

good for you. As I said, it's all subjective.

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on criteria for choosing phones. I'll keep it in mind next time I'm buying a phone.

Pugzilla

EnzoScifo wrote: »

good for you. As I said, it's all subjective.

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on criteria for choosing phones. I'll keep it in mind next time I'm buying a phone.

Thanks so much, will go to bed so happy tonight.

corks finest

Pugzilla wrote: »

EnzoScifo wrote: »

good for you. As I said, it's all subjective.

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on criteria for choosing phones. I'll keep it in mind next time I'm buying a phone.

Thanks so much, will go to bed so happy tonight.

Whatever phone one chooses or not,I'd expect regular updates,with Lenovo,mi,Moto etc, updates are very rare, Google it folks, personally on a 3 rd Chinese phone,my last going back to Nokia

corks finest

Pugzilla wrote: »

EnzoScifo wrote: »

good for you. As I said, it's all subjective.

Thanks for letting us know your thoughts on criteria for choosing phones. I'll keep it in mind next time I'm buying a phone.

Thanks so much, will go to bed so happy tonight.

Whatever phone one chooses or not,I'd expect regular updates,with Lenovo,mi,Moto etc, updates are very rare, Google it folks, personally on a 3 rd Chinese phone,my last going back to Nokia

Mantis Toboggan

Can't go wrong with the Moto G phones, they've always been rock solid, almost vanilla android no bloatware, good spec, good design and serious value for money. 25% of the value of the new s9 and if you put them side by side the difference would be minimal.

lawred2

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Too big, no nfc, no thanks.

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g6_plus-9001.php

the plus variant has NFC

lawred2

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Can't go wrong with the Moto G phones, they've always been rock solid, almost vanilla android no bloatware, good spec, good design and serious value for money. 25% of the value of the new s9 and if you put them side by side the difference would be minimal.

wife has a G4 plus and I've a G5 - barely spend 250 between us on the phones

the G5 is a cracking little phone

Hard to fault them reallly

biebiebie

Good to see that finally Moto came to their senses and added a compass to the G6 (according to specs on Amazon UK anyhow).

That was one of the main negatives I have for my G5.

lawred2

biebiebie wrote: »

Good to see that finally Moto came to their senses and added a compass to the G6 (according to specs on Amazon UK anyhow).

That was one of the main negatives I have for my G5.

lenovo

Moto is just a brand name

deckie27

Anyone get one yet? :pac:

corks finest

deckie27 wrote: »

Anyone get one yet? :pac:

Na,I just bought a 7 plus for the kid,so I'm busted,but will put a few bob away for the plus model,as long as the reviews are ok,looks fine,and affordable

Pugzilla

Can't find the G6 Plus on Amazon UK. Where's the best place to order one to Ireland?

biebiebie

Buy it from Amazon Germany.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B07CBC869D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1525388562&sr=1-1&m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&refinements=p_76:419122031,p_6:A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g6+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41ru3IW7BmL&ref=plSrch

the untitled user

According to the Motorola website, the G6 Plus should have a 6GB RAM variant. Has anyone come across any information about this?

I've been onto Carphone Warehouse here in the UK and they aren't sure if they will be stocking it yet. I haven't been able to find any other information on it.

corks finest

the untitled user wrote: »

According to the Motorola website, the G6 Plus should have a 6GB RAM variant. Has anyone come across any information about this?

I've been onto Carphone Warehouse here in the UK and they aren't sure if they will be stocking it yet. I haven't been able to find any other information on it.

No,all you tube reviews I have seen are 4GB

ianob7

GSM have it listed as 6gb on their site

corks finest

biebiebie wrote: »

Buy it from Amazon Germany.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B07CBC869D/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1525388562&sr=1-1&m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&refinements=p_76%3A419122031%2Cp_6%3AA3JWKAKR8XB7XF&rps=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g6+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41ru3IW7BmL&ref=plSrch

Think that price will drop a fair bit,I pre-ordered Nokia 7 plus from Amazon .de Inc German tax e420,, cancelled as I got it on VF.ie for e319

beauf

Pugzilla wrote: »

Was initially interested, but heard that Lenovo rarely give the G5 updates.

I think it depends on variant. We have moto phones that never got an update and one that got them all. The latter one seems to have Russian ROM in it. All of the others are Irish, and sim free.

Mantis Toboggan

In my experience undates are more likely to banjax your phone rather than improving it.

biebiebie

Tyson Fury wrote: »

In my experience undates are more likely to banjax your phone rather than improving it.

I've yet to receive such an update from Motorola to be honest.
Although whenever I get an Android update I usually perform a Factory Reset which can prevent niggles from the occurring.
I'd imagine that the the manufacturers put a good deal of time into testing.... but sometimes sh1t does happen :-)

beauf

There are security updates and then there are bloatware updates. Some phones get the latter only

Pugzilla

I'm going to get the Nokia 7 Plus instead. Part of the Android One program so it's nearly stock android with no bloatware. Also will get the next two android versions and three years of security updates. Better build quality than Lenovo.

Mantis Toboggan

Pugzilla wrote: »

I'm going to get the Nokia 7 Plus instead. Part of the Android One program so it's nearly stock android with no bloatware. Also will get the next two android versions and three years of security updates. Better build quality than Lenovo.

What price is the Nokia 7?

Pugzilla

Tyson Fury wrote: »

What price is the Nokia 7?

You can get it unlocked from vodafone for €319.

branners69

Is it just me or is it tough to find the 6GS Plus for sale in Ireland? Amazon UK dont sell it. The only option is the German Amazon. I cant find it on the Carphone Warehouse website. What gives?

Was thinking about this or the Nokia 7 Plus. Might just get the Nokia, as it is easier to get!

corks finest

branners69 wrote: »

Is it just me or is it tough to find the 6GS Plus for sale in Ireland? Amazon UK dont sell it. The only option is the German Amazon. I cant find it on the Carphone Warehouse website. What gives?

Was thinking about this or the Nokia 7 Plus. Might just get the Nokia, as it is easier to get!

Nokia X6 on sale soon,hope there's LTE 20,and that there is actually an FM radio that works

Patricklouth

IF I by from amazon will my irish sim work?

Mantis Toboggan

Patricklouth wrote: »

IF I by from amazon will my irish sim work?

Yes, get the unlocked version.

Patricklouth

We'll its ordered few days no so thank god😂Reckon there's much difference between g6+ and amazon exclusive g6 4gb ram/64gb

r3nu4l

Does anyone know if this one from Amazon Germany is unlocked?

nc6000

r3nu4l wrote: »

Does anyone know if this one from Amazon Germany is unlocked?

Any phone I've bought on Amazon has been unlocked, must have bought about 6 at this stage. I don't think Amazon sell phones which are locked to any network.

r3nu4l

nc6000 wrote: »

Any phone I've bought on Amazon has been unlocked, must have bought about 6 at this stage. I don't think Amazon sell phones which are locked to any network.

Same here but I've only ever bought from Amazon UK, so wasn't sure. Thanks.

corks finest

nc6000 wrote: »

r3nu4l wrote: »

Does anyone know if this one from Amazon Germany is unlocked?

Any phone I've bought on Amazon has been unlocked, must have bought about 6 at this stage. I don't think Amazon sell phones which are locked to any network.

Email the vendor

Nowso

https://twitter.com/nowso2k18/status/1009455712777498625

lexluthor

hello folks, any update on where to buy in Ireland? The one on amazon.de is in blue