Motorola Moto G5
The Motorola Moto G5 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (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
Size5" · 144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
RAM2GB | 3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 145g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,800 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, February. Released 2017, March
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
RAM
2GB | 3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,800 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
145g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
Build
Glass front, aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola Moto G5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Motorola Moto G5 does not have NFC.
No, the Motorola Moto G5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the Motorola Moto G5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Motorola Moto G5 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Motorola Moto G5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola Moto G5 ships with Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo).
The Motorola Moto G5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Motorola Moto G5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Motorola Moto G5 has 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX.
