Overall Score
36.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#4085)36.3
Performance(#4704)56.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#5121)23.0
Build(#1592)73.7
Connectivity(#3870)52.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G5
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G5 features a compact design with dimensions of 144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 145g, utilizing a glass front and an aluminum/plastic back.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 441 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 505 GPU, supported by various RAM and storage options.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- The 2800 mAh battery supports 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 8.1 Oreo, ensuring a relatively modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The phone is available in Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, and Sapphire Blue colors.
- Notably, it retains a headphone jack, catering to users who prefer wired audio.
- Overall, the Moto G5 combines solid build quality with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Weight145 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
ColorsLunar Grey, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity