Motorola Moto G5 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Motorola Moto G5 Top Specs

Release Date: 2017, February
Dimensions: 144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm
Weight: 145 g
Screen: 5", IPS LCD
Main Camera: Single, 13 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 5 MP
Memory: 16/32 GB, 2/3 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 2800 mAh
Sensors: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Motorola Moto G5
Release date	2017, February
Dimensions (HxWxD)	144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm \| 5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in
Weight	145 g \| 5.11 oz
Body build	Front glass, aluminum back, plastic ends
Colors	Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
Battery	2800 mAh, Removable Li-Ion
Approximate price	150 EUR

Screen
Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5" inc
Screen area	68.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	65.4%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI
Screen protection	Scratch-resistant glass

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	13 MP, Single
Camera specs
-13 MP, PDAF, f/2.0
Functions	LED flash, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP, Single
Specifications	5 MP, f/2.2

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 505
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB
Internal memory	16/32 GB, 2/3 GB RAM
GeekBench 5 Single Core	104
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	374
GeekBench 4 Single Core	617
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2476
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	1956

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
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Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
Edge	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB Host
Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX

Music and Audio
Radio	FM radio
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity - Fast battery charging

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Motorola Moto G5 cost?

The base approximate price of the Motorola Moto G5 was around 150 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Motorola Moto G5 ?

The official release date is 2017, February.

What is the weight of Motorola Moto G5 ?

The weight of the Motorola Moto G5 is 145 g.

What is the screen size of Motorola Moto G5, how big is?

The screen size of the Motorola Moto G5 is 5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Motorola Moto G5, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Motorola Moto G5 is 144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (HxWxD).

Does Motorola Moto G5 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Is Motorola Moto G5 waterproof?

No, it is not waterproof.

Does Motorola Moto G5 have fast charging?

Yes, it supports fast charging.

Does Motorola Moto G5 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Motorola Moto G5 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Motorola Moto G5 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Motorola Moto G5 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Motorola Moto G5 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Motorola Moto G5 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Motorola Moto G5 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.