Overall Score
40.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3506)40.5
Performance(#4242)60.4
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#166)93.3
Connectivity(#3072)57.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Motorola Moto G5S features a solid aluminum build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, measuring 150 x 73.5 x 9.5 mm and weighing 157 grams.
- Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 424 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with an octa-core 1.4 GHz CPU and Adreno 505 GPU, it delivers adequate performance for everyday tasks.
- The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
- The device is equipped with a 3000 mAh battery that supports 15W charging but does not offer wireless charging.
- Running Android 7.1 Nougat, it is upgradable to Android 8.1 Oreo, providing a relatively smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, and Bluetooth 4.2, but it does not support 5G.
- The Moto G5S is available in Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, and Midnight Blue colors.
- It includes a headphone jack, but lacks stereo speakers.
- Overall, it combines decent specifications in a durable design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionVersions: XT1793, XT1794 (Europe, India); XT1795 (India); XT1792 (Brazil)
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 MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
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 x 73.5 x 9.5 mm (5.91 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
Weight157 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsLunar Gray, Fine Gold, Midnight Blue
Foldable✗
SAR0.46 W/kg (head)
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass