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{{short description|Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name         = Moto G5
| codename     = cedric (G5)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog5.html|title = Motorola Moto G5}}</ref><br />potter (G5 Plus)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog5plus.html|title=Motorola Moto G5 Plus|website=twrp.me}}</ref><br />montana (G5s)<br />sanders (G5s Plus)
| logo         = 
| logosize     = 
| image        = [[File:Moto G5.png|120px]]{{pad|1em}}[[File:Moto G5 Plus.png|120px]]
| caption      = 
| brand        = [[Company:Motorola|Motorola]]
| manufacturer = [[Company:Motorola Mobility|Motorola Mobility]]
| slogan       =
| series       = [[Company:Motorola|Moto G Family]]
| predecessor  = [[Engineering:Moto G4|Moto G4]]
| successor    = [[Engineering:Moto G6|Moto G6]] 
| related      =
| networks     = 
| os           = [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Software:Android Nougat|7.0 "Nougat"]]<br> Upgradeable to [[Software:Android Oreo|8.1.0 "Oreo"]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Motorola rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update for Moto G5 and G5 Plus |date=7 September 2018 |url=https://www.androidauthority.com/motorola-moto-g5-plus-oreo-update-902970/ |access-date=16 September 2018}}</ref>
| soc          = {{Plain list|
* '''G5 and G5S:''' [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] [[Engineering:List of Qualcomm Snapdragon systems-on-chip#Snapdragon 425, 427, 430 and 435 (2015/16)|430]]
* '''G5 Plus and G5S Plus:''' [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 625
}}
| cpu          = Octa-core [[Engineering:ARM Cortex-A53|Cortex-A53]] (G5 and G5S at 1.4&nbsp;GHz, G5 Plus and G5S Plus at 2.0&nbsp;GHz)
| gpu          = {{Plain list|
* '''G5 and G5S:''' [[Adreno|Adreno 505]]
* '''G5 Plus and G5S Plus:''' [[Adreno|Adreno 506]]
}}
| rear_camera  = {{Plain list|
* '''G5:''' 13 megapixel (G5)
* '''G5 Plus:''' Exmor RS IMX362 Sensor with 12 megapixel resolution; ƒ/1.7 lens with dual-LED flash
* '''G5S:'''16 megapixel resolution; ƒ/2.0 lens
* '''G5S Plus:''' 13 megapixel resolution dual-lens; ƒ/2.0 lens with dual-LED flash
}}
| front_camera = {{Plain list|
* '''G5 and G5 Plus:''' OmniVision OV5695 Sensor with 5 megapixel resolution and ƒ/2.2 [[Astronomy:Aperture|aperture]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ovt.com/sensors/OV5695|title=OmniVision - A leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions.}}</ref>
* '''G5S:''' 5 megapixel resolution and ƒ/2.0 aperture with LED flash
* '''G5S Plus:''' 8 megapixel resolution and ƒ/2.0 aperture with LED flash
}}
| memory       = {{Plain list|
* '''G5:''' 2 or 3 GB LPDDR3
* '''G5 Plus:''' 2, 3, or 4 GB LPDDR3
* '''G5S Plus:''' 3 or 4 GB LPDDR4
}}
| price        =
| size         = {{Plain list|
'''G5:'''
* {{convert|144|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
* {{convert|73|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
* {{convert|9.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
* '''G5 Plus:'''
* {{convert|150|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
* {{convert|74|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
* {{convert|9.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
* '''G5S:'''
* {{convert|150|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
* {{convert|73.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
* {{convert|8.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
* '''G5S Plus:'''
* {{convert|153.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} H
* {{convert|76.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} W
* {{convert|9.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} D
}}
| weight       = {{Plain list|
* '''G5:''' 145 g
* '''G5 Plus:''' 155 g
* '''G5S:''' 157 g
* '''G5S Plus:''' 168 g
}}
| display      = '''G5:''' 5.0" (127 mm) 1920 × 1080 (441 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) [[Engineering:IPS panel|IPS]] LCD<br /> '''G5 Plus and G5S:''' 5.2" (132 mm) 1920 × 1080 (424 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) IPS LCD<br /> '''G5S Plus:''' 5.5" (140 mm) 1920 x 1080 (401 [[Pixel density|ppi]]) IPS LCD
| storage      = 16, 32 or 64 GB
| memory_card  = [[Engineering:MicroSD|microSD]] up to 256 GB
| battery      = {{Plain list|
* '''G5:''' 2800 mAh removable
*  '''G5 Plus, G5S and G5S Plus:''' 3000 mAh non-removable
}}
| input = {{Plain list|
* Multi-touch, capacitive IPS [[Engineering:Touchscreen|touchscreen]]
* [[Fingerprint recognition|Fingerprint scanner]]
* [[Physics:Accelerometer|Accelerometer]]
* A-GPS
* [[Astronomy:GLONASS|GLONASS]]
* [[Engineering:GPS|GPS]]
* [[Microphone]]
* [[Engineering:Proximity sensor|Proximity sensor]]
* Glance gesture sensor
* Step-counter sensor
* Gyroscope and rotation sensors
}}
| type         = {{Plain list|
* [[Engineering:Smartphone|Smartphone]] (G5, G5 Plus, and G5S)
* [[Engineering:Phablet|Phablet]] (G5S Plus)
}}
| form         = Slate
| connectivity = Micro USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack
| sound        = Front-ported loud speaker, 2-Mics
| hac          = {{Plain list|
* '''G5 Plus''': M4/T4<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.motorola.com/us/about/hearing-aid-compatibility-us |access-date=10 November 2020 |title=hearing aid compatibility in the US}}</ref>
* '''G5s Plus''': M4/T3
}}
| released     =
| website      = [http://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-family www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-family]
}}

'''Moto G5''' (stylized as '''moto g<sup>5</sup>''') is a series of [[Software:Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Engineering:Smartphone|smartphone]]s developed by [[Company:Motorola Mobility|Motorola Mobility]], a subsidiary of [[Company:Lenovo|Lenovo]]. It is the fifth generation of the Moto G family. Announced as successors to the [[Engineering:Moto G4|Moto G4]], they were first released in March 2017 in several markets including India and Europe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorola.co.uk/moto-g-family|title=moto g Family &#124; moto g Smartphones &#124; motorola UK|first=Motorola|last=UK|website=www.motorola.co.uk}}</ref> The original variants are the '''Moto G5''' and '''Moto G5 Plus''', the latter also being available as an Amazon Prime version in the United States.<ref name="cnet"/> The mid-cycle updates, the '''Moto G5s''' and '''Moto G5s Plus''', were released in August 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blog.motorola.com/2017/08/01/special-editions-now-joining-moto-g%E2%81%B5-family/ |title=Special Editions: Now Joining the Moto G5 Family |date=7 August 2017 |publisher=blog.motorola.com}}</ref>

==Specifications==
The Moto G5's design was changed, featuring an aluminum casing and flush-mounted camera. The device is available in "lunar gray" and "fine gold" colors, and unlike previous generations is not customizable via MotoMaker. The G5 includes a 1080p display, an octa-core [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] system-on-chip, 2, 3 or 4 GB of RAM, and 16 or 32 GB of internal storage. A dedicated [[Engineering:MicroSDXC|MicroSDXC]] memory slot is available, supporting up to 128 GB storage expansion. Like previous generations, the device supports gesture and motion controls through Moto Actions. It has a 12- or 13-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The device ships with [[Software:Android Nougat|Android 7.0 "Nougat"]], and received updates up to [[Software:Android Oreo|Android 8.1 "Oreo"]]. It also ran the [[32-bit computing|32-bit]] versions of the OS, which made the [[Multi-core processor|octa-core]] processor feel slower, as 32-bit Android cannot take advantage of more than 4 [[Central processing unit|CPU]] cores. It features the same TurboPower charging (15W) as the G4, providing up to 6 hours of battery life with 15 minutes of charge time. A fingerprint reader is integrated in the home button on the front of the device, which can be also configured to act like a home button or a gesture pad. This was done through the pre-installed system app "Moto".<ref name="Moto G5">{{Cite web|url=https://we.motorola.com/we?map=ft|title=we - undefined|website=we.motorola.com}}</ref><ref name="Moto G5 Plus">{{cite web|url=http://www.motorola.com/we/products/moto-g-plus|title=Moto G Plus (5th Gen.) - Android Smartphone - Motorola, a Lenovo company}}</ref>

==Variants==
[[File:Moto G5 Plus sensor lens.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Moto G5 Plus XT1687, showing the camera lens, with a dual-tone flash.]]

The ''Moto G5'' is the standard variant;<ref name="bgr"/> and the ''Moto G5 Plus'' is a premium variant with improved specifications but a non-replaceable battery. The Moto G5 Plus will not be released in Canada, according to Mobile Syrup. The regular G5 is not available to purchase in the United States<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1405759/moto-g5-plus-review-once-a-great-budget-smartphone | title=Moto G5 Plus review: Gone and swiftly forgotten | date=19 June 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.expertreviews.co.uk/motorola/1405656/moto-g5-review | title=Moto G5 review: A solid budget phone for just £79 right now | date=18 January 2019 }}</ref>

The Moto G5 Plus was released in the United States and internationally; all Plus models apart from American ones have [[Finance:Contactless payment|NFC-contactless payment]] as a feature, but not compasses; US models have the opposite configuration.<ref name="bgr">{{cite web|url=http://bgr.com/2017/02/26/moto-g5-vs-moto-g5-plus-release-date-specs-hands-on/|title=Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus hands-on: The Moto G just went premium|first=Chris|last=Smith|date=26 February 2017|quote=One more thing: Both handsets come with a fingerprint sensor on the front side, but the Moto G5 Plus will also support NFC-based wireless payments in all markets aside from America.}}</ref> 

As with the previous generation of [[Engineering:Moto G4|Moto G4]] devices, online retailer Amazon.com offers a 'Prime Exclusive' version of the Moto G5 Plus for Amazon Prime members, which is cheaper than the standard version and features Amazon advertisements on the lock screen.<ref name="cnet">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/amazon-prime-exclusive-phones-motorola-moto-g5-plus-alcatel-a30/|title=Amazon has more budget phones to sell you|website=CNET}}</ref>

Unlike the previous generation, the 2800 mAh battery of the basic Moto G5 variant is user-replaceable.

The 'Prime Exclusive' devices hardware is identical; however, unlike most other recent Motorola Android devices, their [[Software:Bootloader|bootloader]]s cannot be unlocked, thereby precluding users from installing [[Software:Custom firmware|custom firmware]].<ref name="Bootloader Unlock Program">{{cite web|url=https://mobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solution/MS87215|title=What devices are supported by the Bootloader Unlock program?|access-date=2018-04-20}}</ref>
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=== Model comparison ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
! Stat !! Moto G5<ref name="Moto G5" /> !! colspan=2 | Moto G5 Plus<ref name="Moto G5 Plus"/>
|-
! rowspan=2 | Model
| colspan=2 | Non-USA || USA
|-
| XT1672 ([[Engineering:Dual SIM|dual SIM]] 32GB Brazil)<br/>XT1675<ref name="Moto G5" />(single SIM 16GB)<br/>XT1676 ([[Engineering:Dual SIM|dual SIM]]) || XT1683 ([[Engineering:Dual SIM|dual SIM]] 32GB Brazil<ref name="Moto G5 Plus BR">{{Cite web|url=https://pt-br.support.motorola.com/app/home/device/motorola/moto-g5-plus|title=Motorola Support - Localizar Respostas &#124; Motorola Mobility, Inc.|website=pt-br.support.motorola.com}}</ref>)<br/>XT1684<ref name="Moto G5 Plus" /><br/>XT1685 ([[Engineering:Dual SIM|dual SIM]]) || XT1687<ref name="Moto G5 Plus USA" />
|-
! System on chip
| [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 430 || colspan=2 | [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 625
|-
! CPU
| Octa-core Cortex-A53 up to 1.4 GHz || colspan=2 | Octa-core Cortex-A53 up to 2.0 GHz
|-
! GPU
| [[Adreno]] 505 up to 450 MHz || colspan=2 | [[Adreno]] 506 up to 650 MHz
|-
! RAM
| 2 or 3 GB || colspan=2 | 2 or 4 GB<ref name="Moto G5 Plus USA">{{cite web|url=https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus|title=Moto G Plus (5th Gen.) - Premium Unlocked Smartphone - Motorola US|access-date=2017-11-07|archive-date=2016-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128232454/https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus|url-status=dead}}</ref> or 3 GB<ref name="Moto G5 Plus"/>
|-
! Storage
| 16 or 32 GB || colspan=2 | 32 or 64 GB<ref name="Moto G5 Plus USA"/>
|-
! Display Resolution
| colspan=3 | Full HD (1920 x 1080)
|-
! Display Size
| 5.0", 441 ppi || colspan=2 | 5.2", 424 ppi
|-
! Rear Camera
| 13 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.0<br />PDAF autofocus<br />1080p30 (max) video || colspan="2" | 12 MP (CMOS) ƒ/1.7<br />Dual Autofocus Pixels<br />2160p30 (max) video
|-
! Front Camera
| colspan=3 | 5 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.2
|-
! Sensors
| colspan=2 | Accelerometer<br />Gyroscope<br />Ambient light<br />Proximity || Accelerometer<br />Gyroscope<br />Ambient light<br />Proximity<br />Compass<ref name="bgr"/>
|-
! NFC
| {{No}} || {{Yes}}<ref name="bgr"/> || {{No}}
|-
! Battery
| 2800 mAh removable || colspan=2 | 3000 mAh non-removable
|-
! Fingerprint Reader
| colspan=3 {{Yes}}
|}

=== Moto G5S and G5S Plus ===
On 1 August 2017, Motorola unveiled the 'special edition' '''Moto G5S''' and '''Moto G5S Plus'''. These also have an aluminum unibody design. The specifications of the Moto G5S include a non-replaceable 3,000 mAh battery, a [[Engineering:1080p|1080p]] 5.2-inch display, 16 MP rear camera, the same 5 MP front camera with flash and a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor. On the other hand, the G5S Plus features 5.5-inch display, Snapdragon 2.0 GHz processor, and a new 13 MP dual-lens camera setup. Both versions support a fingerprint sensor. Both devices are upgradable to Android Oreo 8.1.0.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.insidetechno.com/android-oreo-rolling-out-moto-g5splus/|title=Android Oreo 8.1 Rolling out for Moto G5s Plus in India|date=2018-09-29|website=InsideTechno|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-21}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
! Stat
! Moto G5S<ref name="Moto G5S UK">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-g-gen-5-special-edition|title=moto g<sup>5s</sup> (5th gen. special edition) – Android smartphone {{!}} Motorola UK|website=Motorola|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-11-06}}</ref> 
! colspan=2 | Moto G5S Plus<ref name="Moto G5S Plus UK">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorola.co.uk/products/moto-g-plus-gen-5-special-edition|title=moto g<sup>5s</sup> plus (5th gen. special edition) – Android smartphone {{!}} Motorola UK|website=Motorola|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-11-06}}</ref>
|-
! Model
| XT1792 (Brazil)<br/>XT1793 (Europe)<br/>XT1794 (Europe/India)<br/>XT1797 (Asia)
| XT1802 (Brazil)<br/>XT1803 (Europe)<br/>XT1804 (India)<br/>XT1805 (Europe, [[Engineering:Dual SIM|dual SIM]])
| XT1806<ref name="Moto G5S Plus USA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-plus-gen-5-special-edition|title=moto g<sup>5s</sup> plus — Unlocked Smartphone — Motorola USA|website=Motorola|language=en-us|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref> (USA)
|-
! System on chip
| [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 430 || colspan=2 | [[Engineering:Qualcomm Snapdragon|Qualcomm Snapdragon]] 625
|-
! CPU
| Octa-core Cortex-A53 up to 1.4 GHz || colspan=2 | Octa-core Cortex-A53 up to 2.0 GHz
|-
! GPU
| [[Adreno]] 505 up to 450 MHz || colspan=2 | [[Adreno]] 506 up to 650 MHz
|-
! RAM
| 3 GB || colspan=2 | 3 or 4 GB
|-
! Storage
| 32 GB || colspan=2 | 32 or 64 GB
|-
! Display Resolution
| colspan=3 | Full HD (1920 x 1080)
|-
! Display Size
| 5.2", 424 ppi || colspan=2 | 5.5", 403 ppi
|-
! Rear Camera
| 16 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.0<br />PDAF autofocus<br />1080p30 video || colspan=2 | Dual 13 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.0<br />4K UHD (2160p30) <ref>video https://www.ephotozine.com/article/moto-g5s-plus-dual-camera-review-31404</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/section/technology/gadgets/mobile-phone/motorola/moto-g5s-plus/|title = Moto G5S Plus|date = 29 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url-status = live | archive-date= 2021-12-05 | archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211205/s0egMaO0ADQ| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0egMaO0ADQ&feature=youtu.be&t=129| title = Motorola Moto G5s Plus hands on | website=[[Company:YouTube|YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
! Front Camera
| 5 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.0 || colspan=2 | 8 MP (CMOS) ƒ/2.0
|-
! Sensors
| colspan=2 | Accelerometer<br />Gyroscope<br />Ambient light<br />Proximity || Accelerometer<br />Gyroscope<br />Ambient light<br />Proximity<br />Compass<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/7l6f4u/does_the_g5_plus_have_compass_will_the_g5s_plus/drqc499/|title=I own a Moto G5S Plu…|date=December 25, 2017}}</ref>
|-
! NFC
| {{Yes}}<ref name="Moto G5S UK"/> || {{Yes}}<ref name="Moto G5S Plus UK"/> || {{No}}
|-
! Battery
| colspan=3 | 3000 mAh non-removable
|-
! Fingerprint Reader
| colspan=3 {{Yes}}
|}

==Reception==
The Moto G5 lineup received positive reviews, although many considered that the regular G5 (low-end model) was not a true successor to the Moto G4 in terms of its features and CPU performance (the G5 used the 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 430, whilst the G4 used the 1.5 GHz Snapdragon 617).<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G5 Review|url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/moto-g5|website=TechRadar|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G5 Review|url=http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/moto-g5-review-2017-3655319/|website=TechAdvisor|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G5 (2017)|url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/motorola-moto-g|website=TrustedReviews|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Motorola Moto G5 review|url=https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/motorola-moto-g5/review/|website=CNET|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref> The Moto G5 was regarded as a disappointment by ''Alphr'', saying previous Moto G phones had been considered the best budget phones at the time of their respective release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alphr.com/mobile-phones/1005747/moto-g5-plus-review-everything-the-moto-g5-should-have-been-with-an-incredible/|title=Moto G5 Plus review: Everything the Moto G5 should have been (with an incredible camera)|website=Alphr}}</ref> On the other hand, the G5 Plus and G5S Plus (and to a lesser extent, the G5S) were praised for their large improvements in performance, battery life, camera quality, and storage capacity.<ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G5 Plus review: A great budget smartphone, but can the G5S Plus do any better?|url=http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1405759/moto-g5-plus-review-a-great-budget-smartphone-but-can-the-g5s-plus-do-any|website=ExpertReviews|date=31 March 2017 |access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Moto G5S Plus|url=http://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/moto-g5s-plus|website=TrustedReviews|date=15 September 2017 |access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Motorola Moto G5 Plus review|url=https://www.cnet.com/uk/products/motorola-moto-g5-plus/review/|website=CNET|access-date=19 September 2017}}</ref> ''Android Central'' thought that the G5S Plus was not a significant upgrade over the G5 Plus, finding that while the G5S Plus adds an upgraded front-facing camera with LED flash and a metal unibody, its rear camera module they considered a regression from that of the G5 Plus due to a narrower aperture (F2.0 versus F1.7).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/moto-g5s-plus-review|title = Moto G5S Plus review: You can do so much better|date = 23 October 2017}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Engineering:Comparison of smartphones|Comparison of smartphones]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Further information==
*[http://www.androidauthority.com/lenovo-moto-g5-plus-review-752963/ Android Authority Review] (G5 Plus)

==External links==
*[https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-g-family Product Website]

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