Motorola Moto G5 Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 7.0 Nougat
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
2800 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Motorola Moto G5
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 144.3 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 73 mm Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Depth 9.5 mm Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Weight 145.5 g Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Fine gold
Body Material Aluminium
Protection Splashproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 1.34 W/kg (body), 0.618 W/kg (head)
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM

The Motorola Moto G5 has a height of 144.3 mm, a width of 73 mm and a thickness of 9.5 mm. The weight of the phone is 145.5 g.

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DISPLAY Motorola Moto G5
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 441 ppi Better than 78 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Motorola Moto G5 is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 441 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

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PROCESSOR Motorola Moto G5
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8937
Clock Speed 1.4 GHz Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty 8-core Better than 99 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 505

Motorola Moto G5 is equipped with Qualcomm. The number of processor cores is 8. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Motorola Moto G5 reaches the frequency of 1.4 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 505.

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MEMORY Motorola Moto G5
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Motorola Moto G5 is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

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CAMERA Motorola Moto G5
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 8x Better than 79 % of phones rated.
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, Best Shot
Light Source LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Quick Capture, Drag to focus & exposure
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes (Front) Pro mode, Beautification mode
Light Source (Front) Display flash

The rear camera of the Motorola Moto G5 has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 13 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.0 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Motorola Moto G5 has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The main front lens is designed as a Wide-angle lens. The resolution of front lens reaches 5 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Motorola Moto G5
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2800 mAh Better than 61 % of phones rated.
Fast Charging Technology TurboPower technology Better than 86 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Motorola Moto G5 is 2800 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day. You'll also enjoy the fast charging function, which allows for faster power flow and thus up to several times faster charging of the phone.

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CELLULAR Motorola Moto G5
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G5 supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Android 7.0 Nougat.

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COMMUNICATIONS Motorola Moto G5
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 19, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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FEATURES Motorola Moto G5
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Dual microphones, Google Voice typing function, Moto Actions
OTHERS Motorola Moto G5
Included Accessories USB cable, power adapter

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