Motorola Moto G5 Plus The Motorola Moto G5 Plus is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Lower-mid-range · Android 7.0 (Nougat) ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 5.2" · 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
RAM 2GB | 3GB | 4GB
Storage 32GB | 64GB
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Sharp 424 PPI screen
✓ 5.2" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓ Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓ 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗ Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗ Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗ Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days Mobile gaming Heavy multitasking Multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
RAM
2GB | 3GB | 4GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
424 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, plastic frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (USA model only)
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1687 (USA)
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support 5G?› No, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus have NFC?› Yes, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support wireless charging?› No, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support fast charging?› Yes, up to 15W (15W wired).
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus have expandable storage?› Yes, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support dual SIM?› The Motorola Moto G5 Plus SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus have a headphone jack?› Yes, the Motorola Moto G5 Plus has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus ship with?› The Motorola Moto G5 Plus ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo).
What type of USB port does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus use?› The Motorola Moto G5 Plus uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support Wi-Fi 7?› The Motorola Moto G5 Plus supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Motorola Moto G5 Plus support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Motorola Moto G5 Plus has 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX.
