Motorola Moto G5

2718 reviews

Dec, 2024

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usability (787)
price (606)
performance (472)
screen (328)
camera (328)

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sound (43)
connectivity (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2718 reviews of Motorola Moto G5. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the camera and battery are generally positive. The performance and price also get good views. Opinions are divided on the GPS navigation. Some have doubts about the connectivity and sound.

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Motorola Moto G5 preview: First look

When the Moto G first launched back in 2014 it was a game changer. With a combination of compact design, great performance, good features, great battery life and a clean stock version of Android, all for $179, it offered...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Motorola Moto G5 review: A rock-bottom bargain for your everyday essentials

With a good camera, metal design and a dirt cheap price, the Moto G5 is for you if you're phone shopping on a budget.

The Moto G5 costs little, but packs a full-HD screen, good cameras and enough power for your everyday essentials.

The dim screen can be difficult to read under bright lights and you'll need to be careful if you want to get a whole day out of the battery.

The Moto G5 is the phone to get if you want an everyday phone for as little possible, but if you want higher-end features like NFC then go for the G5 Plus.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Florian Wimmer (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Moto G5 Smartphone Review

The next generation. With its latest reincarnation, the Moto G tries to lure us with good value for money and a charming appearance. Our in-depth review is going to reveal whether or not the fifth generation Moto G is once again going to tread in its...

high quality sturdy metal case ; user replaceable battery ; dual-sim version available ; current version of Android 7 ; fast WiFi ; decent call quality ; fingerprint reader ; very bright high-contrast display ; decent speaker ; moderate power consumption

display suffers from slight blue tint ; security patches not up to date ; gets pretty warm ; bad camera performance in low-light conditions ; inaccurate color reproduction in photos

At first glance, we can already tell that the Moto G5 is indeed a very interesting smartphone: affordable yet equipped with a premium display, light metal case, decent interior, and user replaceable battery. Lenovo seems to be on a mission to prove...

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Moto G5 review: Motorola continues their decent budget smartphone tradition

Our Moto G5 review takes a look at the latest in Motorola's higher end of the budget smartphone line to see if it lives up to the Moto G name.

Metal body design ; One button nav ; Removable battery ; Decent image quality ; microSD card support ; Decent performance ; Moto Gestures ; Fairly priced

Be nice to have dual speakers ; Battery may not get you through the day depending on activities

May, 2017

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Expert review by : Victor H. (phonearena.com)

Motorola Moto G5 Review

In the past few years, the Moto G series has set a standard in affordable phones that few can match. This year, Lenovo has two G series phones: the Moto G5 and the Moto G5 Plus. The G5 Plus is the one that has gotten all the attention so far: it's got...

Very affordable price point ; Mostly smooth performance ; Cool and useful Moto gestures ; Clean Android 7.0 Nougat software with nice widgets ; Good battery life

Chubby, outdated design ; Storage space out of the box is severely reduced

The Moto G5 is not officially sold in the United States. You do get the Moto G5 Plus in the U.S. and that one is a great phone. So where does the Moto G5 fit in the big picture?

May, 2017

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Expert review by (zdnet.com)

Moto G5 review: Motorola's affordable mid-range handset continues to impress

The Moto G has been a leading budget smartphone since the original model launched in 2013, receiving plaudits for its "superb value for money". The 2013 Moto G was the first handset to appear following Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, which...

Affordable 5-inch smartphone ; Metal backplate ; Fingerprint scanner with optional navigation controls ; Additional gesture controls ; Separate second SIM slot

No NFC ; Average camera ; Disappointing audio

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Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Motorola Moto G5 review

The 5th generation Moto G5 phone is a good value mid-range phone with smart looks, smooth performance, a decent camera, and reasonable battery life. It's not the most exciting phone you can buy, but it's a safe low-cost option.

The Moto G5 is certainly the best-looking in the long-running Motorola G series, with a premium air about it. The 5 inch screen size is perhaps the perfect size too, and it's sharp and clear. Nothing much else has changed since the Moto G4, so you'll...

Apr, 2017

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Lenovo Moto G5 review: a Pixel for less than $300

Lenovo introduced its new mid-range model, the Moto G5 , at the Mobile World Congress 2017. As a global bestseller, this smartphone aims to symbolize a break with the Motorola era in favor of Lenovo, with a more premium feel than its predecessor. So,...

Pure Android interface ; Good value for money ; Good screen ; Removable battery ; Good photo quality in decent light

Small internal memory ; Low photo quality in low light

For this latest phone in the Moto G series, not much has changed really. This minor technical evolution is not necessarily a mistake on the part of Lenovo, because the device has nevertheless evolved intelligently. The Moto G5 is simply a more modern...

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Expert review by : Simon Hill (techradar.com)

Moto G5 review

A premium touch arrives on the best-selling budget Android

Part-metal body at a low price ; Crisp, vibrant HD display ; Slick fingerprint scanner

Still no NFC ; Not the snappiest chipset ; Not available in the US

With a shiny new metal body, a super-slick fingerprint sensor and decent specs, the Moto G5 offers real value for money. It’s another obvious choice for Android bargain hunters.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)