Overall Score
57.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3933)57.3
Performance(#4738)60.3
Camera(#3372)42.5
Display(#5414)70.5
Battery(#9968)43.5
Build(#629)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola Moto G5S
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
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
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLunar Gray, Fine Gold, Midnight Blue
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
OS VersionAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes