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Motorola Moto G06 review and specifications

Explore the Moto G06 specifications, practical trade-offs and current UK contract prices. Compare the features you need with the total you will pay.

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Motorola Moto G06
iD Mobile64GB25GB24mo
monthly price rises £10.79 (Apr 2027) → £12.59 (Apr 2028)
£8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront · £264.36 total
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Motorola Moto G06
iD Mobile64GB50GB24mo
monthly price rises £11.79 (Apr 2027) → £13.59 (Apr 2028)
£9.99/mo
£9.00 upfront · £288.36 total
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Motorola Moto G06
iD Mobile64GB25GB24mo
monthly price rises £10.79 (Apr 2027) → £12.59 (Apr 2028)
£8.99/mo
£9.00 upfront · £264.36 total
View deal
Motorola Moto G06
iD Mobile64GB50GB24mo
monthly price rises £11.79 (Apr 2027) → £13.59 (Apr 2028)
£9.99/mo
£9.00 upfront · £288.36 total
View deal
Motorola Moto G06
iD Mobile64GB25GB24mo
monthly price rises £10.79 (Apr 2027) → £12.59 (Apr 2028)
£8.99/mo
£49.00 upfront · £304.36 total
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Moto G06 at a glance

6.5/10GetLow rating

Our take, in a number

Provisional · Specification-based

A large 120Hz display and 5,200mAh battery specification cover the basics at the budget end. The HD-class screen, 10W charging and 64GB listed storage are substantial compromises.

Why this rating?

GetLow editorial assessment, . We weigh the published features, practical compromises, intended buyer and value proposition described in this guide. This is a qualitative judgement, not a calculated benchmark or customer average.

9–10: exceptional on paper; 8–8.5: a strong shortlist choice; 7–7.5: good for the right buyer; 5–6.5: substantial compromises; 1–4.5: difficult to recommend.

We have not hands-on tested this phone. Real-world speed, photo quality and battery endurance are not proven by this score. Basic and accessibility phones are judged for their intended use, not as flagship substitutes. For refurbished phones, the score describes the model, not the condition or battery of an individual unit. A score is not a rating of every contract: compare the current total cost separately.

Our editorial approach

Who it suits

Start with the size, camera and storage you need. The lowest monthly price alone does not tell you whether this is the right phone.

What to weigh up

Check the exact storage, colour and condition on the retailer page. Refurbished grades, battery policies and warranties vary.

Worth the upgrade?

Compare it with the phone you already own. Pay for a useful improvement, not just a newer model name.

About this guide: GetLow explains published specifications and compares UK contract listings. It is not a hands-on laboratory test. Battery and charging figures depend on the manufacturer's test conditions; everyday results vary.

Is the Moto G06 worth buying?

Motorola Moto G06 deserves a place on the shortlist when 6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, 5,200mAh suits your priorities and its live total contract cost compares well with the two alternatives above.

Best bits

  • 6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD at 120Hz
  • MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme performance platform
  • 50MP rear camera system
  • 5,200mAh with 10W charging

Watch-outs

  • The cheapest monthly deal is not always the lowest total-cost deal
  • Storage, condition and warranty can differ between otherwise similar listings
  • Current colours and contract availability depend on retailer stock
2026 buyer guide

Motorola Moto G06 in 2026

This Motorola Moto G06 review combines current GetLow contract prices with the specifications that matter before a long commitment. It compares new and refurbished availability, total cost, monthly price, data, storage and the closest current alternatives.

Live price position

Judge the Moto G06 by today's whole-contract price

GetLow currently checks 22 Moto G06 contract offers across 3 retailers and 1 network. The market starts at £8.99 a month, £0.00 upfront and £264.36 in total after currently stated promotional savings.

Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.

Monthly pricesFrom £8.99
Upfront pricesFrom £0.00
Total contract costFrom £264.36
Current conditionEvery current offer is listed as new.
Live model price comparison

How does the Motorola Moto G06 price compare with nearby phones?

This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.

Read each difference against the bold Moto G06 baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.

ModelMonthly priceDataLowest total costDifference vs Moto G06Cheapest listing
Moto G06£8.99/month25GB£264.36BaselineNew
Moto G15£8.99/month25GB£264.36The same total costNew
Edge 70 Fusion£12.99/month25GB£410.36£146.00 moreNew
G17£18.00/month50GB£496.00£231.64 moreNew
moto g67£40.58/month5GB£500.46£236.10 moreNew
Build your own phone comparison

Select any three phones and compare them side by side

The Motorola Moto G06 is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Motorola, or with the wider market when fewer than three Motorola models are available.

Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.

Design and display

What the Moto G06 is like to hold and look at

The Moto G06 uses 6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD with a 1640 x 720 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. These are the screen details to compare with the alternatives above.

Its physical specification is 171.35 x 77.5 x 8.31 mm at 194g. Consider that size against how often you use a phone one-handed and whether it needs to fit a smaller pocket.

Display6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD
Resolution1640 x 720
Refresh rate120Hz
Weight194g
Cameras

Compare the camera hardware before paying an upgrade premium

The Moto G06 lists 50MP on the rear and 8MP at the front. Sensor count alone does not decide image quality, but it tells you which focal lengths and selfie hardware are included.

If photography is the reason you are considering this phone, compare its complete camera setup with the other two selected models and then weigh that difference against the live total-cost gap.

Rear camera50MP
Front camera8MP
Battery and charging

Battery comfort matters for the whole contract

The listed battery specification is 5,200mAh, paired with 10W charging. Capacity and charging speed are useful comparison points, although real endurance still depends on signal, brightness, apps and battery condition.

For a refurbished offer, check the retailer battery policy and warranty as carefully as the headline price. For a new phone, compare whether the charger you need is supplied or already owned.

Battery5,200mAh
Charging10W
DurabilityIP64
Performance and software

The hardware and software you will live with

The Moto G06 is built around MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. That platform affects app speed, camera processing, gaming and how comfortably the phone should age through a multi-year contract.

Its listed software platform is Android 15. Check the manufacturer update policy alongside the contract term, especially if you intend to keep the handset after the final payment.

ChipMediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
SoftwareAndroid 15
New and refurbished buying checks

Protect the saving before you order

Every current offer is listed as new. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.

Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.

  • Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
  • Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
  • Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
  • Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits

Is the Motorola Moto G06 right for you?

Buy the Moto G06 if

Its specification, size and current whole-contract price fit your priorities better than the two alternatives above.

Choose another phone if

A nearby model offers features you value more for a total-cost difference you are comfortable paying.

Colours and images

Moto G06 is available in PANTONE Tapestry, PANTONE Arabesque, PANTONE Tendril. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.

Which storage should you buy?

Motorola Moto G06 storage options include 64GB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.

64GBAvailable from £8.99/mo

Full Moto G06 specs

These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.

Display6.88-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, 1640 x 720
Refresh rateUp to 120Hz
ChipMediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
Rear camera50MP
Front camera8MP
Operating systemAndroid 15
Storage64GB
ColoursPANTONE Tapestry, PANTONE Arabesque, PANTONE Tendril
Battery5,200mAh battery
Charging10W
Size171.35 x 77.5 x 8.31 mm
Weight194g
DurabilityIP64

Specifications are manufacturer or catalogue claims, not GetLow laboratory measurements. Missing information is not a zero or proof that a feature is absent. Retailer stock and delivery can change before checkout.

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Moto G06 FAQs

What is the cheapest Motorola Moto G06 contract today?

At the current GetLow check, prices start at £8.99 per month and £264.36 in total. These floors can belong to different listings, so compare the full deal cards before ordering.

Can I compare the Moto G06 with other phones?

Yes. The three-phone tool starts with the Motorola Moto G06 selected and lets you change either alternative while keeping live price and specification differences together.

Are Moto G06 deals new or refurbished?

Every current offer is listed as new. Use the condition shown on each deal and check the retailer warranty and battery policy.

Which Moto G06 deal should I choose?

Start with total contract cost, then compare upfront payment, monthly price, data, storage, condition and term. The cheapest-looking monthly price is not always the cheapest contract overall.

The verdict

The right Motorola Moto G06 deal is the one where its useful hardware justifies the live total cost. Compare condition, storage and data like for like, then choose the contract rather than the headline monthly price.

How we compare prices, check listings and prepare our guides.

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