The Moto G06 sits right at the bottom of Motorola's range, and it is honest about what it is. You get a very large 6.88-inch screen, a 5,200mAh battery that will stretch to two days for light users, a headphone jack, a dedicated microSD slot and Motorola's clean, near-stock take on Android 15. That combination makes it a sensible first phone, a spare handset, or a straightforward upgrade for someone who mostly messages, browses and watches video. The compromises are exactly where you would expect them. The display is only HD+ resolution stretched across a big panel, so text and video look softer than on pricier phones, and the 120Hz refresh rate does more for smoothness than sharpness. The Helio G81 Extreme chip handles everyday apps but will struggle with demanding games. Most importantly for UK buyers, this is a 4G phone with no 5G support, and charging tops out at 10W, so a full refill takes a long time. Judged against what it sets out to do, it is a dependable, low-fuss handset rather than a bargain flagship.
