Testseek.co.uk have collected 294 expert reviews of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Motorola Moto G5 Plus.
April 2017
(81%)
294 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
87 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Great camera
Sleek design
Nippy performance for the cash
Decent battery
With handy TurboCharging
4K video recording is a nice extra
The splash-resistant Moto G5 Plus has a near stock version of Android Nougat
A good camera and video
And a metal build -- and it's extremely kind to your wallet
Doesn't look or feel like a budget phone
Inventive one button nav
Stellar design and value
For the money it's the best phone in its class
Fingerprint sensor and gesture controls work well
Solid metal build quality
Can run apps and games really well
Premium look and feel
Bargain basement price
Bright screen
Decent camera
Nearly stock Android
Snappy performance
Feels as fast as a flagship
Great software with some handy tweaks
Decent storage and RAM
The editors didn't like
Average battery life
Non-removable battery
Not as great value as the vanilla Moto G5
Screen only slightly bigger
By-the-numbers design
There's no NFC on the US model
And audio sounds tinny through the built-in speaker
Much more premium design than past Moto G phones, Great battery life, fast recharging, Fingerprintscanner gestures work great, Expansive carrier support
Camera feels like it doesn't reach its potential, Discounted adsupported version only for Amazon Prime users, MicroUSB: why?, Could use more robust waterresistance
It's easy to pick up the very wrong impression that there's not much to look forward to in the mid-range smartphone space, like it's some dumping ground for leftover components, offers uninspired hardware design at best, and aims little higher than giving...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Jason , review by: greenbot.com
Battery life for days, Inexpensive doesn't mean cheap, Solid everyday performance, Crisp 1080p display
No NFC when mobile payments are finally catching on, microUSB charging is so 2016, Low light camera performance is just OK
The Moto G5 Plus does everything it should at this price, and then some. It's perfect for teens or those who don't want to spend a fortune on a smartphone...
Published: 2017-04-04, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Industrial Design is on point, Metal and glass gives phone a premium feel, Fingerprint sensor up front, Top-quality camera (especially at this price), Headphone jack
No NFC, No removable battery, micro-USB (not USB-C), External speaker quality not the best, Water repellent, not water or dust-proof
Because this smartphone looks rather nice, feels good to use (metal!), and takes decent photos, it's a good phone. For the price it's being offered at, the Moto G5 Plus is more than a good phone, it's a great phone. Lenovo's Motorola has hit the right spe...
Published: 2017-04-02, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: Motorola, under Lenovo ownership, has a good thing going with the Moto G series. You'd think its simple goal – give consumers the best phone possible for a reasonable price – would be more prevalent in the mobile world. As it stands, though, that consumer...
Published: 2017-03-28, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
Sleek metal finish, Great battery life, Dependable camera
Type-C
The Moto G5 Plus is a worthy continuation of the great value Moto G family, offering a more than satisfying user experience at an affordable price. Anyone after a dependable mobile snapper will be happy with the easy-to-use camera, while the impressive ba...
The addition of metal to the Moto G's chassis makes it more sturdy and gives it a premium feel, It's fast and accurate. Better than other budget devices, The move to a more compact 5.2inch LCD makes for a comfortable phone, and the display quality is grea
The giant camera module looks a bit dopey, It's lacking in lowlight, Isn't it time to stop using this connector, It doesn't have NFC, which is just kind of weird at this point, The Snapdragon 625 is not going to be good for intense games
You make some sacrifices when you buy a budget phone, but the Moto G5 Plus requires the fewest. It has capable hardware that allows for smooth operation, a good display, an accurate fingerprint sensor, clean software, solid build quality, and above averag...
Published: 2017-03-25, Author: Eric , review by: phonescoop.com
Motorola has a winner in the Moto G5 Plus. The phone isn't perfect, and yet it delivers a consistent and enjoyable experience no matter how you look at it.Motorola traded in the cheap, flashy plastics of older G series handsets for finer, more sedate meta...
Abstract: Everyone wants the biggest, best, brightest phone to show off in front of their friends (and enemies). Usually, that means the biggest price tag. Enter the Moto G5 Plus, a great smartphone under $300 that performs amazingly well (even if it doesn't look...
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Published: 2017-03-24, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Well-built phone with a good screen, Solid CPU performance, $229 for 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage is a good deal, Storage expandable via micro SD, Fingerprint reader, Unskinned Nougat without a giant pile of duplicative apps
Camera is a downgrade from the G4 Plus and produces softer and more washed-out images, Old micro USB port, $299 model doesn't get you much extra stuff for the price increase, Mediocre graphics performance
Further ReadingNokia 6 hands-on: A metal phone with stock Android?! Someone is listening!The Moto G5 Plus will run you $229 with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and $299 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. If you're cool with a whole bunch of Amazon ads...
Published: 2017-03-24, Author: Sam , review by: tomsguide.com
Upscale (mostly) metal design, Fantastic fingerprint sensor with gesture controls, Epic battery life, Superbright screen, Works on all major U.S. carriers
No USB Type-C port, Smaller display than budget competitors
Overall, the Moto G5 is a great unlocked phone for shoppers on a budget.Credit: Jeremy Lips/Tom's GuideThat's because it has the best performance and brightest screen among its closest competitors, along with a fingerprint sensor with awesome gesture cont...
