Motorola Moto X5
The Motorola Moto X5 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks.
Lower-mid-range · Android 8.0 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.9" · -
RAM4GB
Storage32GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 409 PPI screen
✓5.9" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Also Known As
Unofficial preliminary specifications
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Android One
RAM
4GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
409 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola Moto X5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Motorola Moto X5 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Motorola Moto X5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired).
The Motorola Moto X5 is rated IP68 — IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Motorola Moto X5 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Motorola Moto X5 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Motorola Moto X5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola Moto X5 ships with Android 8.0 (Oreo), Android One.
The Motorola Moto X5 uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The Motorola Moto X5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Motorola Moto X5 has 5.0, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX.
