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Motorola Moto G5 Plus phone review — specs and Genze score

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
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
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Genze total: 4.9/10

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Quick specifications

5.2"

1080x1920 pixels

12MP

2160p

2-4GB RAM

Snapdragon 625

3000mAh

15W

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4.9 /10
Performance 4.8/10
Battery 5.9/10
Display 4.7/10
Camera 4.5/10
Body 5.6/10
Gaming 4.8/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
14 nm 2.00 GHz BT 4.2 2017

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
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
Announced 2017, February. Released 2017, April
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight 155 g (5.47 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, plastic frame
SIM ?? Nano-SIM
?? Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
??? Splash and dust resistant
Type IPS LCD
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
OS Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 506
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
??? eMMC 5.1
Single 12 MP, f/1.7, dual pixel PDAF
Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Single 5 MP, f/2.2
Video 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes (market dependent)
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (USA model only)
Type Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired
Colors Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
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
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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