Product Comparison: Motorola Moto G5 vs Motorola Moto G5S
General Specifications
Brand
Motorola
Motorola
Model
Moto G5
Moto G5S
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Motorola Moto G5 model has been designed specifically for Amazon customers on the basis of customer reviews and feedback. This model includes extended RAM of 3GB for faster processing power and Dual SIM card slots to use 2 Sim Cards in just the one device. Charge the device to over 80% capacity in just 30-40 minutes (with a Turbo Charger) and snap away with an amazing 13MP camera. Finger Print Sensor for added security 3GB or RAM for faster processing, and 16GB of Storage.
Motorola Moto G5S Lunar Grey SS - Another eye candy from Motorola jacked up with impressive specs. With ample protection this phone is get set ready for rough use.
Size & Weight
Height
5.68 in.
5.91 in.
Width
2.87 in.
2.89 in.
Depth
0.37 in.
0.37 in.
Weight
5.11 oz.
5.54 oz.
Display
Display Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen Size
5.0 in.
5.2 in.
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Pixel Density
441 ppi
424 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
Motorola Moto G5 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- I like that the screen is very sharp and vibrant with decent brightness.
- The screen and camera are far better than previous generations whilst the processor and memory allow most activity to happen quickly.
- Display is clear, videos and music work beautifully.
- No notification LED - although the phone has a feature called Moto Display. If you nudge the phone it shows icons if you have a new mail, text, Facebook notification etc.
- This screen will most likely scratch up pretty easily without any protection and I really miss the toughened glass from my old XT910.
Motorola Moto G5S UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The display is excellent, very clear (1080p)!
- The display is superb with great viewing angles, the sound is great (rich, clear & surprisingly loud) & the photos/videos are excellent.
- It's very responsive and the display is good quality, leading to great experience overall.
- The Camera is great and the screen bright with good resolution.
- I love this Phone, slim, big screen and easy to use. Performing very well so far.
Processor
Processor Name
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430
Number of Cores
8
8
Processor Speed
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Motorola Moto G5 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- It's actually pretty quick for a cheap phone and manages most the apps I use rather well.
- The 3GB of RAM and processor easily handle most functions anyone would need.
- Performance is really quick with its Octa-core processor. I guess anything is quicker than my all quad-core.
- This processor cannot handle the apps people want to use now, twitter frequently stops, the camera app is terrible taking an age to take a picture, it simply isn't up to the tasks we ask of a phone nowadays.
- The processor is much lower tech than G4, which is just weird. Graphically intense games stutter and struggle.
Motorola Moto G5S UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The processor is more than adequate, everything seems to load very quick!
- I previously used an earlier version of this phone which I was pleased with and the G5S is a step up in all respects - look, feel and speed of response.
- It works with speed and opens apps in time.
- his is every bit as good at a fraction of the price. Plenty of storage and very fast.
- Performance is fast & smooth (with no glitches or stutters), the display is superb with great viewing angles.
Memory
Internal Memory
16 GB
32 GB
RAM
3 GB
3 GB
Expandable Memory up to
128 GB
256 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front-Facing Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Other Functions
LED flash, Panorama, PDAF, Auto HDR, Quick Capture, Wide-angle lens
LED flash, auto-HDR, Panorama
What customers say about "Camera"
Motorola Moto G5 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The camera isn't good but does a decent job in good lighting.
- Both cameras deliver obviously improved results over those in my old G4 and are pretty reasonable although in low light they are a bit grainier as you'd expect.
- Camera seems OK but I've used it enough to gauge its ability in different conditions yet.
- With good lighting, the camera takes high-quality photos. I like the way she takes pictures.
- Camera struggles under lower light and for the 'sharp eyed' can't match the bigger budget smartphones.
Motorola Moto G5S UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The sound is great (rich, clear & surprisingly loud) & the photos/videos are excellent.
- The Camera is great and the screen bright with good resolution.
- It has a great camera, battery life and resolution.
- Camera superb in good light, tho colours could be more vivid.
- The only thing that disappoints is the camera which is still a bit lacking compared to more expensive mobiles.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
4.2
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC Technology
No
No
Charging Interface
micro USB
microUSB 2.0
Network
Network Type
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
802.11 a/b/g/n
Frequency
850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2300, 2600
800, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100, 1700, 700, 2600, 2300
Features
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
No
No
Mobile Payment Service Supported
No
No
Maximum Usage Time
15 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
No
Extras
Scratch-resistant glass on display, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, A-GPS, Fingerprint (front-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Battery charging 10W
Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, All-metal unibody design, All-day battery and TurboPower charging, Rapid-focus camera
What customers say about "Features"
Motorola Moto G5 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The built in fingerprint reader is a huge improvement in terms of fast access to the phone.
- You now get a rapid charger in the box and you’ll get around 80% of full charge from flat in around 40 mins.
- Android 7 is pretty nice and lean - using the OS is a pleasant and smooth experience and it's not cluttered with loads of bundled apps or skins from the manufacturer or their 'partners'.
- Very good phone for the money - great features like twisting and chopping for camera and torch, re-wiring the fingerprint sensor to open the app drawer and back buttons.
- No NFC – to me this is the only significant disappointment in the spec of the G5.
Motorola Moto G5S UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- ! The actual phone itself is fully metal, feels great and very high quality.
- There's a solid finger print sensor which coming for an iPhone seems pretty mandatory but at this price point very impressive, it is fast and quick to set up.
- It's faster than my previous phone and I love the fingerprint security feature.
- Good fingerprint recognition. Great build quality. Just buy one the value for money is obscene!
- It's well made, full metal casing is nice. Camera is decent, fingerprint scanner is good and a nice selling point.
Power
Battery Capacity
2800 mA/h
3000 mA/h
Wireless Charging
No
No
What customers say about "Power"
Motorola Moto G5 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The battery lasts for a day even with pretty heavy usage.
- Battery life is noticeably better plus the battery is removable which should extend the life of the phone. I get a couple days use from a full charge but I'm a light user.
- Excellent battery life - I easily get 2-3 days if not using it excessively!
- I liked that the kit included Fast Turbo charger - really is quick.
- The battery life, although fast charging, is no where near as good as my previous Samsung J5.
Motorola Moto G5S UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Lunar Grey
- The battery life is very long, by the end of the day with regular use I finish at about 60%, so it lasts well over a day which is brilliant.
- Battery life is superb once you turn off all the google location stuff that's on by default (unnecessary), I can get 36 hours of use easily with medium use, only takes an hour to charge with turbo boost.
- Excellent phone with great battery life. Very good value. Who needs an iPhone!?
- The battery is more than acceptable and camera is pretty decent too.
- I am very happy with this phone: battery lastst 2 days, design is excellent, great performances.
Accessories
Included With Unit
Quick Start Guide, micro USB Cable, USB Power Adapter
Charger, USB cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
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