Moto G5

Released March 2017

The fifth-generation Moto G has a smaller 5-inch Full HD screen, an aluminium rear cover, a fingerprint reader and a removable battery.

Model history · 5 models, 2013–2017

Screen: 5″
Display: LCD
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory: 2 GB – 3 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Main camera: 13 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 2,800 mAh
Weight: 144.5 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor praise the build, sharp display and fingerprint navigation gestures. Everyday use feels responsive despite benchmark scores below the G4. Battery endurance is less impressive than rivals; Notebookcheck found low-light photos weak, while Tech Advisor was more positive about the camera overall.

From notebookcheck.net and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5″
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Sharpness: 441 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: IPS LCD, confirmed by Notebookcheck

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
Memory: 2 GB – 3 GB
Storage: 16 GB
CPU: Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53, reported by Notebookcheck
GPU: Adreno 505, reported by Notebookcheck
Storage type: eMMC; microSD up to 128 GB, reported by Notebookcheck; UK configurations listed here

Cameras

Main camera: 13 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 5 MP
Main camera: 13 MP f/2.0 with phase-detection autofocus, reported by Notebookcheck
Video recording: 1080p at 30 fps, confirmed by Notebookcheck

Battery and charging

Battery: 2,800 mAh
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: 2,800 mAh user-removable battery, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 144.5 g
Thickness: 9.5 mm
Height × width: 144.3 × 73 mm
Water resistance detail: Water-repellent coating, reported by Tech Advisor; not suitable for immersion
Biometrics: Front fingerprint reader with optional swipe navigation gestures

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 7.0 Nougat

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE; bands vary by region
SIM: Nano-SIM; single- and dual-SIM versions available, reported by Notebookcheck
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4 and 5 GHz, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2, confirmed by Notebookcheck and Tech Advisor
NFC: None on the UK model, confirmed by Tech Advisor
USB: Micro-USB; USB OTG confirmed by Notebookcheck

Storage options

Storage	Memory
16 GB	2 GB
16 GB	3 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

User-removable battery
Fingerprint reader with navigation gestures
MicroSD expansion and headphone socket

Cons

No NFC on the UK model
UK storage limited to 16 GB
Water-repellent coating only

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy A5 (2017)	5.2″	OLED	Exynos 7880	3 GB	32 GB	16 MP	–	3,000 mAh	159 g	Jan 2017
GooglePixel 2	5″	OLED	Qualcomm Snapdragon 835	4 GB	64 GB – 128 GB	12.2 MP	–	2,700 mAh	143 g	Oct 2017
SonyXperia X Performance	5″	LCD	Snapdragon 820	3 GB	32 GB	23 MP	–	2,700 mAh	165 g	Jun 2016

Previous model: Moto G4.

Sources

Photo: fdn2.gsmarena.com

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