Lenovo S5
#3297
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
#2727Category Breakdown
Lenovo S5
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Performance
64.464.3
Camera
38.163.8
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.224.2
Build
77.892.3
Connectivity
54.858.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.246.6
Summary
- The Lenovo S5 features a slightly larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels compared to the 5.5-inch display of the Motorola Moto G5S Plus, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- Both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 625 chipset and have similar RAM options, ensuring comparable performance.
- The S5 has a 16 MP front camera, outperforming the G5S Plus's 8 MP selfie camera, while both rear cameras are 13 MP but the G5S Plus includes a depth sensor and supports gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3000 mAh, but the G5S Plus supports faster 15W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the S5 is slightly lighter and has a glass front with an aluminum back, while the G5S Plus features Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability.
- The S5 runs Android 8.0, whereas the G5S Plus initially launched with Android 7.1 but is upgradable to 8.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo S5
Motorola Moto G5S Plus
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: XT1803 (Europe); XT1805 (Europe, Dual SIM); XT1806 (USA); XT1804 (India); XT1802 (Brazil)
Display
Size
5.7"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 506
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF13 MP B/W
13 MP, f/2.0, AF13 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154 x 73.5 x 7.8 mm (6.06 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
153.5 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.04 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
155 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Flame Red
Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.10 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/100 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat7 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), ZUI 3.7
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity