Motorola launches two new pocket-friendly smartphones: Details here
What's the story
As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched G8 Play and E6 Play smartphones in Brazil. The G8 Play arrives as a mid-range offering with waterdrop notched design, triple rear cameras, and mid-level internals. On the other hand, the E6 Play is a budget handset that comes with conventional rectangular design, single rear camera, and entry-level hardware. Here's our roundup.
Design
First, let's take a look at both the phones
Up front, the Moto G8 Play sports a familiar waterdrop notched design with ultra-slim bezels on the three sides and a thick bottom chin, while the Moto E6 Play sports a conventional rectangular screen with prominent bezels on top and bottom. On the rear, the G8 Play offers a vertically stacked triple camera setup, while the E6 Play houses a single camera unit.
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What about displays?
The G8 Play boasts a 6.2-inch LCD display with an HD+ (720x1520) resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio, while the E6 Play comes with a smaller 5.5-inch display with same resolution but with 18:9 aspect ratio.
Cameras
For the shutterbugs and selfie lovers
The Moto G8 Play comes with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 13MP (f/2.0) main sensor, along with a 8MP ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the other hand, the E6 Play sports a single 13MP (f/2.2) rear camera. Up front, the G8 Play houses an 8MP selfie snapper, while the E6 Play gets a smaller 5MP shooter.
Internals
Here's a look at the internals
The Moto G8 Play is fueled by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, while the Moto E6 Play draws power from a Snapdragon 665 processor. As for memory options, both phones offer 2GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, the G8 Play packs a solid 4,000mAh battery, while the E6 Play is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.
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Connectivity options and sensor details
As for connectivity options, both G8 Play and E6 Play come with support for dual-SIMs (Nano), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB port, and 3.5mm headphone jack. In addition, both phones house a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure unlocking.
Pricing
Finally, what about pricing and availability?
Though there is no word on the availability of the G8 Play and E6 Play in India as of now, but we expect both handsets to hit Indian shelves soon. The G8 Play costs EUR 245 (nearly Rs. 19,400) and the E6 Play costs EUR 109 (nearly Rs. 8,500) in international markets. Hence, we expect them to arrive at a similar price in India.