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Motorola Moto G5 Plus Specifications
Versions: XT1684 (Single SIM); XT1685 (Dual SIM); XT1687 (USA); XT1686 (India)
Motorola
Released 2017, Feb 15
2 / 3 / 4 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
- 155g, 7.7mm thickness
- Android 7.0, up to Android 8.1
- 32GB/64GB storage, microSDXC
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 5.9 | — |
| Display | 4.7 | — |
| Performance | 4.8 | — |
| Camera | 4.5 | — |
| Body | 5.6 | — |
| Gaming | 4.8 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 1.6 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
5.2"
1080x1920 pixels
12MP
2160p
2-4GB RAM
Snapdragon 625
3000mAh
15W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | |
| ??? | CDMA 800 / 1900 - XT1687 (USA) | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1687 (USA) | |
| ??? | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - XT1687 (USA) | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - XT1684, XT1685 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - XT1686 | |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 38, 41, 66 - XT1687 (USA) | |
| ??? | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - XT1684, XT1685 | |
| ??? | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 - XT1686 | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2017, February. Released 2017, April |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
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| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, plastic frame | |
| SIM | ?? Nano-SIM ?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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| ??? | Splash and dust resistant |
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Display
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Type | IPS LCD |
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| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
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Platform
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OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Adreno 506 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | |
| ??? | eMMC 5.1 |
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Main Camera
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Single | 12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF |
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
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| Video | 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (USA model only) |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 15W wired |
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Misc
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Colors | Lunar Grey, Fine Gold |
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| Models | XT1685, XT1687, XT1684, XT1686 | |
| SAR | 0.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.30 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 240 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Performance | GeekBench: 4255 (v4.4) GFXBench: 3.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Motorola Moto G5 Plus worth buying in 2026?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Motorola Moto G5 Plus?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus has a 3,000 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Motorola Moto G5 Plus have?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus features a 5.20-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
How much RAM does Motorola Moto G5 Plus have?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus is available with 2 / 3 / 4 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.
What is the Genze score for Motorola Moto G5 Plus?
Genze rates Motorola Moto G5 Plus 4.9/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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