Overall Score
45.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#2903)45.3
Performance(#3830)64.3
Camera(#1639)54.3
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#354)89.0
Connectivity(#2114)64.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G5 Plus
Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G5 Plus features a sleek design with a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass 3, an aluminum back, and a plastic frame, measuring 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm and weighing 155 grams.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi density, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset with an octa-core 2.0 GHz CPU and Adreno 506 GPU, available with up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and dual pixel PDAF, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
- The 3000 mAh battery supports 15W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, it can be upgraded to Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a smooth software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone includes a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern devices.
- Overall, the Moto G5 Plus combines solid performance, a decent camera, and a well-built design.
- Its features make it a reliable choice for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: XT1684 (Single SIM); XT1685 (Dual SIM); XT1687 (USA); XT1686 (India)
Display
Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
Memory32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, plastic frame
ColorsLunar Grey, Fine Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, compass (USA model only)