You ain't hip unless you've got an extra long screen, dual cameras, and a glass back. Those are three of this year's many smartphone trends[1], and Motorola has 'em all. The smartphone maker has taken the lid off its latest Moto G and Moto E phones and they look ... well, a lot classier than you may remember.
The original Moto G was one of the first Android phones that managed to bring premium handset features down to a price more people could afford. It was a $200(ish) phone that actually worked well—a real feat back in 2013. The Moto G been a strong performer ever since, nabbing a WIRED recommendation in our 2018 Best Cheap Phones[2] guide.
The Moto G6 continues that tradition with a starting price of $249 and a slew of small touchups that Motorola hopes will help it stand out among other similarly priced handsets. More importantly, the refresh will help Moto G6 owners blend in with friends and family who own fancy, expensive iPhones and Android devices.
The makeover is most evident on the phone's back, which is now covered in Gorilla Glass that curves at the edges like the Moto X4[3]. Also on the back, you'll notice the 12-megapixel camera is now flanked by an extra 5-megapixel cam to add depth effects and the ability to do things like highlight only a single color in a photo and turn everything else monochrome. If you love shooting timelapse videos or putting silly digital hats and other objects on your face, the camera app has you covered. On the front, the 1080p, 5.7-inch screen is longer, smushing the fingerprint sensor down at the bottom.
The G6 uses fast-charging USB-C and...