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April 2017
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The editors liked
Great fingerprint scanner with effective gesture control options
MicroSD expansion (necessary given the 16GB storage only)
Sturdy metal design looks good for this price point
Clean software experience
Nice design
MicroSD support
The Moto G5 costs little
But packs a full-HD screen
Good cameras and enough power for your everyday essentials
Part-metal body at a low price
Crisp
Vibrant HD display
Slick fingerprint scanner
Good build quality
Bright
Sharp screen
Snappy performance
Stock Android interface
Brilliant value
Sharp screen for the cash
General performance is nippy
The editors didn't like
The G5 Plus performs so much better (but it's £80 extra)
Can be slow to load and some stutter in playback
No NFC like G5 Plus model (applicable for UK region)
Metal doesn't really look/feel like metal
Same performance as Moto G4
Camera not great in low light
STILL no NFC
The dim screen can be difficult to read under bright lights and you'll need to be careful if you want to get a whole day out of the battery
Audio performance lacking, Camera could be better,
The G5 adds another successful handset to Moto's growing line of budget wins.That said, considering its strong performance almost entirely across the board we can't help but find its audio performance a bit of a let-down, even at this level.If you're want...
Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Moto G5 costs little, but packs a full-HD screen, good cameras and enough power for your everyday essentials
The dim screen can be difficult to read under bright lights and you'll need to be careful if you want to get a whole day out of the battery
The Moto G5 is the phone to get if you want an everyday phone for as little possible, but if you want higher-end features like NFC then go for the G5 Plus...
Published: 2017-04-07, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
For this new device, nothing really has really changed. This low technical evolution is not necessarily a mistake on the part of Lenovo because it still happens to evolve intelligently. This Lenovo Moto G5 is simply a more modern version of its predecesso...
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Published: 2017-04-05, Author: Simon , review by: techradar.com
Part-metal body at a low price, Crisp, vibrant HD display, Slick fingerprint scanner
Still no NFC, Not the snappiest chipset, Not available in the US
With a shiny new metal body, a super-slick fingerprint sensor and decent specs, the Moto G5 offers real value for money. It's another obvious choice for Android bargain hunters...
Abstract: Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Motorola Moto G5 review uncovers a smartphone that has many of the premium qualities and features that we desire. However, the Moto G5 only costs £162 as a handset only or can be purchased on...
There's fierce competition in Android's mid-range market, but the Moto G5 looks like a clear standout. The build quality, and battery all feel like they belong on a much more expensive phone, while the fingerprint gesture controls genuinely improve the An...
Lenovo has upped its game once again. After a successful release of the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus last year, fans awaited the G5 announcement with baited breath - and I don't think they will be disappointed. With an updated design and feel to the Moto G, a...
If you've already got a G4, there's not really enough here to warrant an upgrade, although the fingerprint scanner and Google Assistant could prove tempting. But for those choosing between the two, it's an easy one: buy the G5Tags:SmartphonesBest prices t...
