Motorola launched the Moto G5 Plus in the USA on 31 March 2017. You can buy the device on various E-Commerce stores, but we suggest you buy the G5 Plus from Amazon. There you can get the 64GB model for just $239 with a $60 Amazon gift card. For the MotoG5 variant see the G5 section.

Note: Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus will also receive Android 8.0 Oreo update.

But for that, you have to sign up for a free trial Prime membership (link to get it for free).

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A Lot has happened in MWC 2017, Barcelona, Spain and one of the main highlights was the official launch of Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Lenovo has finally launched the 5th Generation of Moto G devices, and they are not just having new and better specs but also have a much more excellent build and design.

As usual, the Moto G5 Plus has slightly better specs, but it is not different from just inside. Moto G5 Plus has bigger display panel than Moto G5. Now the Moto G5 Plus is “Plus.” Let’s start with Moto G5 first.

Moto G5 and G5 Plus is available to pre-order in Europe (the UK, Germany and Some other countries) with lowest price guarantee.

Moto G5

Update: Moto G5 is now available in India and some other countries. In India, the smartphone is priced at Rs. 11999 for the 3GB RAM model and exclusively available on Amazon India. If you are an Amazon IN Prime member, then you will get flat Rs. 1000 cashback.

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Moto G smartphones are one of the most loved budget smartphones and the new Moto G5 seems to be a worthy successor of the previous generation Moto G4. It has better specs and a new design which look a bit similar to Moto Z smartphones in terms of rear camera design. However, It will be not available for sale in some countries such as the U.S.A. Check out its full specs below.

Specifications

Display 5″ Full HD Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 441ppi Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Screen On-Time N/A Dimension & Weight 144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm , 155g

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, 64-Bit (Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU Adreno 505 Operating System Android 7.0 RAM 2/3 GB RAM Internal Storage 16/32 GB SD Card Up to 128 GB

Primary Camera 13MP, f/2.0 Secondary camera 5MP, f/2.2 Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG

SIM Nano Sim Card GSM/CDMA GSM 4G support 4G, VoLTE supported

Battery 2800 mAh non-removable Avg. Battery Life N/A Charging Time N/A

Sensors Fingerprint reader

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Magnetometer

Ambient Light

Proximity

Display

Moto G5 has a 5″ Full HD Display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 441ppi, and that’s not at all bad. This display is perfect for watching videos or playing games, and that’s all we need from a good display. There is not much to talk about display as you all probably know about it and the current smartphone you are using a Full HD Display.

Processor

One of the most important parts of a smartphone is its processor, and without a good processor you can’t play games without having lags, and basically, the whole phone gets super slow. Fortunately, Moto G5 uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 which is quiet enough to play games like Modern Combat 5 or Asphalt 8 at low or medium settings.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 sure is a low-end processor, but it is very much sufficient for doing basic tasks without lags or slowdown. Lenovo should have used a better processor, but this one is sufficient as well. And if you are buying a budget smartphone, you should leave the idea of getting the performance of a flagship device. You get what you pay. Also, the CPU is battery friendly.

RAM & Storage

Moto G5 has two variants. One has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of Internal Storage, and the other has 3Gb of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage. It might not be enough for many people, but there is SD Card slot with which you can expand Storage Up to 128 GB. Problem Solved.

Camera

The camera is now an essential part of a smartphone, and I possibly can’t imagine life without it. We use a camera of our smartphones whenever we get a chance, and if the camera is not sufficient, It can ruin that moment for you. Well, Mogo G5 has a 13MP, f/2.0 primary camera and It is not bad.

Images are very clear and captured nicely. The stability of camera is also excellent. Overall, Moto G5 is an excellent device regarding Camera.

Now for the selfie lovers, Moto G5 has a 5MP, f/2.2 front camera and it is pretty decent regarding clarity. Photos are clicked quickly, and the camera clarity is also good. If you have used Moto G4 or are using it currently, you’ll find Moto G5’s camera a lot better.

Battery

When It comes to smartphones, the battery is a primary concern for most of the people. Usually, most people get 1 day of battery backup regardless of what smartphone they are using and that’s because of the balance between battery capacity and other specifications. For a device like Moto G5.

I have expected at least a 3000 mAh battery but it has only a 2800 mAh battery. It is not really a big difference for general users but for heavy users, it is a big negative point. We are getting 4000+ mAh battery in devices that are 2 times cheaper than Moto G5.

Since the Moto G5 has a 5″ screen, it should use a bit less battery, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 also doesn’t need much power, so I think that Moto G5 will last a day without any problem. If more battery is what you need, then it is not for you. However, you can also root Moto G5 to enhance the battery backup.

Price

When you are out buying a budget low-mid range device, you see a lot of devices and suddenly it becomes a lot tougher to decide which one to get. In the UK Moto G5 will be available with 2GB of RAM for £169, and with 3GB for £179. Considering this price I have expected better specs but as long as the device works without having any problems, the price is good enough.

Moto G5 Plus

Moto G5 Plus is a slightly bigger and better than Moto G5 just like its name suggests. What we have seen from the previous generation Moto G devices, the Plus model is always more attractive than the regular model. This time we are expecting the same as well. You get much better specs as compared to Moto G5. Check them out below.

Specifications

Display 5.2″ Full HD Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 424ppi Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Screen On-Time N/A Dimension & Weight 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm , 155g

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 64-Bit (Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) GPU Adreno 506 Operating System Android 7.0 RAM 2/3/4 GB RAM Internal Storage 32/64 GB SD Card Up to 128 GB

Primary Camera 12 MP, f/1.7 Secondary camera 5MP, f/2.2 Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, USB OTG

SIM Nano Sim Card GSM/CDMA GSM 4G support 4G, VoLTE supported

Battery 3000 mAh non-removable Avg. Battery Life N/A Charging Time N/A

Sensors Fingerprint reader

Accelerometer

Gyroscope

Magnetometer

Ambient Light

Proximity

Display

Moto G5 Plus has a 5.2″ Full HD Display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with a pixel density of 424ppi, and that’s supposed to be perfect for those people who need a little bit bigger display but still, want to maintain the overall handy factor.

The screen clarity is fantastic and it might not be the perfect choice for those people who like to watch movies and use youtube a lot but it is still an amazing display and gaming on it is magnificent and comfortable to hold because of its size. It doesn’t irritate eyes if used for a long time continuously and that’s what counts. Overall an amazing display.

Processor

Moto G5 Plus uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 which is powerful enough to play massive games for many hours without legs. We have seen the outstanding performance of the chip on Moto Z Play. Usually, when you play a game, smartphones work fine but as the time passes, it becomes difficult for smartphones to handle the games because the Processor and GPU keep working continuously.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a mid-range processor and performs well. The reason that companies are still using SD625 instead of SD650 or SD652 is that the speed difference is not much when using a smartphone for simple tasks and SD625 is a much more power efficient processor as compared to the newer mid-range processors.

RAM & Storage

Moto G5 Plus also has two variants just like the Moto G5. One has 2GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of Internal Storage. Other has 4Gb of RAM along with 64GB of Internal Storage.

If you want to buy Moto G5 Plus and you don’t have any need of using heavy apps, then the 2GB RAM variant is more than sufficient for you.

If you are a heavy user who likes to multitask a lot and who plays a lot of games, then you should go for the 4GB RAM variant so that it can handle all processes easily.

Internal storage is usually a problem for most of us because companies that can provide 128GB or more internal storage in their smartphones keep their prices high as well. It is not the case for Moto G5 Plus because it has a dedicated SD Card slot with which you can extend the storage up to 128GB and that’s a lot.

Camera

The camera is a need for almost everyone now. It doesn’t matter if it’s a festival or it’s any other special occasion, we all lose to take photos and record videos, and It’s a fact. Moto G5 Plus has a 12 MP, f/1.7 primary camera which takes amazing pictures and has great autofocus. I am impressed with Moto G series smartphones this year.

Images are clear, and the focus is great. The overall stability of camera when you are recording videos is also excellent. As far as the rear camera is concerned, Moto G5 Plus impressed me.

As for the front camera, Moto G5 Plus has a 5MP, f/2.2 front camera and it clicks amazing selfies. The photos are clear, and it doesn’t look like it is taken from a 5MP camera.

As compared to the previous generation Moto G series smartphones, this year’s Moto G5 Plus is a worthy successor regarding the camera.

Battery

Probably the most important thing in a smartphone is its battery. Note 7 battery explosion is an example of how bad a smartphone is depended on its battery. One big problem and the company is done for. Lenovo surely used a smaller battery in Moto G5 but for the Moto G5 Plus, Lenovo used a 3000 mAh battery and it sure doesn’t look sufficient enough but most of it depends on the software optimization and how much power the processor needs.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 is a power efficient processor, and it provides decent performance, so it is a perfect choice for a mid-range device like Moto G5 Plus. Moto devices are known for their stock android experience so it should save battery as well because of most of the time Custom UI use more battery than stock Android. If you consider everything, Moto G5 Plus will last at least for a day, and that’s quite good.

Moto G5 Plus also has TurboCharge, and Motorola claims that it’ll give you 6 hours of battery life by only 15 minutes of charging. Considering the battery usage and everything, if the smartphone lasts for a day and then you have to charge it for a lot less time as compared to other devices, then it surely is a sweet deal.

You can also root Moto G5 Plus with just some simple steps.

I have many smartphones in which some charge quickly and last for a day or even more and some take forever to charge and then don’t last for even a day. Moto G5 Plus surely impressed me. If the battery is your priority while deciding which smartphone to buy then go for it because you may get a bigger battery in other smartphones but you won’t get this charging speed in them.

Price

In the end its all about Price. If you like a device but its price it too high or the price is good, but the device itself is not that good then it is a problem.

In India, the Moto G5 Plus priced at Rs. 14999 for the 3GB RAM 16GB internal storage model and Rs. 16999 for the 4GB RAM 32GB storage model.

In the UK the 2GB RAM Moto G5 model is priced at £169.99, and the 3GB RAM 32GB storage model is priced at around £179.99.

In Europe, the Moto G5 will cost €199 for the 2GB RAM and 16GB storage model.

In the USA, only the Moto G5 Plus will be sold, starting at $229 while In Europe it will cost more at €279 for 3GB RAM and 32GB storage model, and in the U.K. it will cost £259.

Moto G5, Moto G5 Plus released in India, the USA, the UK, Europe, Brazil and some other Asian countries on 26th February and It will be available to buy in the countries by the end of March. Currently, Moto G5 is available to pre-order from Amazon UK. While in India the device was launched on 15th March.

In my opinion, Moto G5 Plus is not giving the specs that can be given at this price. Companies like Xiaomi are offering better specs, and overall design at a less than half the price and the devices have build quality durable enough to last 5-6 years if the user is extremely caring and doesn’t play with it like its a toy.

But well, It’s a Moto device and it has stock android experience waiting for you and the performance is decent enough as well so if you are a typical user looking for a smartphone to do core and medium and sometimes heavy tasks then the Moto G5 Plus is an excellent choice and considering its brand reputation and all, I definitely recommend Moto G5 Plus. Even if it scores a bit low in my imaginary chart, it’s still on the positive site. Keep visiting. We’ll give an update every time there is something new coming.