Testseek.co.uk have collected 219 expert reviews of the Motorola Moto G5 and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Motorola Moto G5.
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
Abstract: I reviewed the lesser of the Moto G5's (the plus model, which has a stronger processor, slightly larger display and more RAM is limited to specific countries).Moto G5 is available from Bell Mobility, MTS, SaskTel, Videotron and Virgin Mobile for about $25...
Abstract: Since its launch in 2013, Motorola's Moto G line quickly became Motorola's best-selling smartphone ever. And in that time, the Moto G series has maintained its reputation as one of the top budget smartphone lines. Motorola's latest entry, the Moto G5 cont...
Published: 2017-06-20, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Spending $100-$150 more is really worth it if you have the cash. It meets or exceeds mass market specifications with some going up into the more expensive mid-market segment.On that basis, it is an 8.5 out of 10.Normal 0 false false false EN-AU X-NONE X-N...
Thumbs up to Motorola Australia for committing to quarterly security updates for the Moto G5 as well as a definite update to Android version O. During Ausdroid's in person briefing with Motorola they also confirmed that they consider Android 7.1 to be a m...
Abstract: Not everyone wants to invest in a high-end smartphone and given 2017's eye-wateringly expensive handsets who can blame them? The mid-range market has never been more exciting or competitive, but not all manufacturers are bringing their A-game.The latest u...
Great battery, Good value, Clean version of Android, Cheap, without looking cheap
The Moto G5 isn't a bad phone, but it makes a few too many compromises in keeping costs down. Unless you're on a strict budget, you'll be better off spending $100 more and grabbing the Moto G5 Plus instead.What we loveGreat batteryGood valueClean version...
The Motorola Moto G5 Plus has some shortcomings, such as its lacklustre screen. But it's a good performer, has an outstanding camera and, overall, is the best sub-$500 smartphone on the Australian market. The standard G5 offers a lot of phone for under $3...
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...
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Published: 2017-05-09, Author: Nick , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Cheap, Well built, Good battery
Average camera
We've been spoiled for choice with budget phones lately. In just the last week we've reviewed the Moto G...
