Motorola Moto G5 Plus

788 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (94)
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battery (42)
size (39)

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sound (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 788 reviews of Motorola Moto G5 Plus. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and battery. The price and camera are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the sound.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Moto G5 and G5 Plus review: Still the best budget phones

Motorola's new Moto G5 Plus is easily the best affordable smartphone out there right now. It features the same great camera as the Galaxy S7 and its octa-core 2GHz processor paired with Android 7.0 Nougat make it a slick performer. It's a bit dull on...

Good camera ; Smooth performance ; Very cheap

Lackluster design ; No NFC ; Poor sunlight visibility

We at Engadget probably sound like a broken record now, but yet again, Motorola is showing the industry how to make great, affordable devices. I'm not a fan of the design direction Motorola has taken with the the G line, and don't pay attention to any...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Kyle Wiggers (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo Moto G5 Plus review

The Moto G5 Plus faces more competitors than its predecessors, but it's still one of the best budget phones.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Motorola at MWC 2017: Moto G5 and G5 Plus hands-on

The Motorola family grew by a couple of mid-rangers - the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus. Those two run pure Android (with the Pixel launcher, in fact) and the Plus model at least promises stellar photography.

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Motorola Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 Plus sets a new standard for affordable unlocked phones with a premium build, solid specs, smooth performance, and bloatware-free Android software.

Affordable. High-end look and feel. Smooth performance. Sharp 1080p display. Great battery life. Good camera. No bloatware. Compatible with all major US carriers.

Tinny speaker. No NFC. Screen could be brighter.

If you're looking for a great phone that won't break the bank, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus checks all the boxes. It has a premium metal build, a sharp display, long battery life, a solid good camera, up-to-date software, and some pretty cool unique...

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

Moto G5 Plus review: a new value champion

Almost everything you could want, for under $300.

A mostly-premium design despite low price ; Runs like a flagship phone most of the time ; Long battery life ; Works on any carrier

Large bezels cancel out compact screen ; Camera doesn’t live up to expectations ; Software updates aren’t guaranteed

Cheap phones can't afford to suck anymore

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Burns (slashgear.com)

Moto G5 Plus Review : Mid-tier Phone Authority

The 5th generation of Motorola's Moto G series returns to a place of extraordinary accomplishment. What Lenovo's Motorola crew have done is to design a device that does exactly what its originator intended for the series. Like the Moto G, the Moto G5...

Industrial Design is on point ; Metal and glass gives phone a premium feel ; Fingerprint sensor up front ; Top-quality camera (especially at this price) ; Headphone jack

No NFC ; No removable battery ; micro-USB (not USB-C) ; External speaker quality not the best ; Water repellent, not water or dust-proof

Because this smartphone looks rather nice, feels good to use (metal!), and takes decent photos, it’s a good phone. For the price it’s being offered at, the Moto G5 Plus is more than a good phone, it’s a great phone. Lenovo’s Motorola has hit the right...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Stephen S. (phonearena.com)

Moto G5 Plus Review

With the first quarter of the year wrapping up, we're finally able to start really appreciating what 2017 means for new smartphones, as some of the most anticipated high-profile flagships launch. But more than just being dazzled by a...

Much more premium design than past Moto G phones ; Great battery life, fast recharging ; Fingerprint-scanner gestures work great ; Expansive carrier support

Camera feels like it doesn't reach its potential ; Discounted ad-supported version only for Amazon Prime users ; Micro-USB: why ; Could use more robust water-resistance

It's easy to pick up the very wrong impression that there's not much to look forward to in the mid-range smartphone space, like it's some dumping ground for leftover components, offers uninspired hardware design at best, and aims little higher than...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by (zdnet.com)

Moto G5 Plus review: Best sub-$300 smartphone lets you forget about the flagships

I am blessed to write about smartphones here on ZDNet and tend to overspend on the high end flagships because of how much time I spend using phones every day. However, after 10 days with my T-Mobile SIM in the new Moto G5 Plus , it will be very...

Snappy performance with pure Android OS experience ; Best standby screen of all Androids ; Productive multi-function home button/fingerprint scanner ; Radios support AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and more ; Low price, with Amazon Prime option ; Long...

No NFC, so no Android Pay support

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Expert review by (laptopmedia.com)

Moto G5 Plus quick review – when the mid-range provides you with everything needed

The Moto G series is one of the most successful in the mid range and since last year it has its Plus version in the face of Moto G4 Plus, which now has its successor – Moto G5 Plus. This is t…

Elegant metal design with thinner profile;Full HD display with high detail and brightness + Gorilla Glass 3;Fingerprint sensor;Relatively durable 3000mAh battery;Pure Android 7.1 Nougat + several additional Moto features;High CPU and GPU performance...

We expected a USB Type-C

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Ryan Whitwam (thewirecutter.com)