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Moto G Plus 5th Generation Fine Gold 64 GB Unlocked

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9.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
990
Old Reviews
0
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2 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Octa Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION

Review Analysis - 989 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Price
 270
budget, cost, beat, value, flagship
+100%
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" ...  Best budget smartphone I've ever owned that I was able to afford.  ...  "
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" ...  No, but for the money there is nothing that even comes close.  ...  "
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" ...  Best bang for your buck Phone. ... It does 95% of what the Iphones and Galaxies do but for 25% of the price.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't believe that the better pictures justify that difference in price. ... This is money well spent.  ...  "
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" ...  Good phone for the money.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are considering a new phone, this one is great for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price this phone is fantastic!  ...  "
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" ...  Great phone for the price.  ...  "
Battery Life
 184
life, day, lasts, charge, great battery life
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Battery life is very good.  ...  "
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" ...  It is a little smaller than the 4g and the battery feels like it lasts forever.  ...  "
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" ...  There's really not much to say it does what it's meant to do and the battery lasts all day or days if you don't use it much.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent phone, amazing battery.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life is awesome and performance is pretty good.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery life is outstanding even with all the Netflix I watch.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery lasts all day for me.  ...  "
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" ...  It's battery life is pretty good though I'm not an intense user. ... But still, I don't need to charge it every night and it doesn't take long to charge when I do.  ...  "
Apps
 172
android, google, ads, moto, stock android
+92%
-8%
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" ...  + Pretty near stock android, save a few moto apps  ...  "
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" ...  This is a very fast phone with Android very close to the standard and NO unwanted apps installed and no adverts.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't need stock bulk apps that I never use.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't play games on my phone so I can't say whether it's good for that, but Spotify, YouTube and various social media apps work very well.  ...  "
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" ...  Calls are phone, decent camera and runs the apps great.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the minimalist approach and lack of bloatware. ... Best with Apex launcher.  ...  "
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" ...  Good performance while multitasking and switching apps. ... However, I have installed another camera app from Play Store which works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent Android phone  ...  "
Software Platform
 161
apps, ads, google, moto, android 7
+91%
-9%
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" ...  + Pretty near stock android, save a few moto apps ... + Great user interface  ...  "
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" ...  This is a very fast phone with Android very close to the standard and NO unwanted apps installed and no adverts.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the minimalist approach and lack of bloatware. ... Best with Apex launcher.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent Android phone  ...  "
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" ...  I bought the prime version, ads were not too bad.  ...  "
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" ...  It does come with a lot of Google apps, though that was fine by me since I use Google calendar and mail.  ...  "
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" ...  Android ads are nonintrusive, totally worth the discount.  ...  "
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" ...  As a previous apple iPhone enthusiast and firm hater of Android I must say I love this phone.  ...  "
Camera
 135
pictures, takes, photos, decent, shots
+96%
-4%
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" ...  The camera is better than I expected after reading many reviews of that.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera is lacking compared to much more expensive phones, but everything else about it is very solid.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera is okay, and in the right light can be great.  ...  "
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" ...  I want a good phone with a decent camera.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are a typical consumer that doesn't need exceptional performance and doesn't take LOTS of pictures frequently, I think you'll enjoy this product.  ...  "
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" ...  Camera isn't the best but decent, especially for the price.  ...  "
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" ...  If objects are moving, it struggles to take good pictures. ... I just take a bunch of pictures and eventually get a few keepers.  ...  "
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" ...  The camera takes excellent photos although it does not have all the software tweaks of the flagship phones.with that caveat, it's excellent.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 113
weeks, month, years, usage, g5
+88%
-12%
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" ...  Good for not so demanding usage.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had no issues and I'm never going back to Samsung, who lost my phone when I sent it in to Have the battery replaced.  ...  "
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" ...  Never faced any issues with performance so far (had been using it for 4 months)  ...  "
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" ...  Been using it for about 5 months and it's worked very well for what I need it to do.  ...  "
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" ...  I've had it for a few months and it works great.  ...  "
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" ...  Working well on Verizon without any issues as well.  ...  "
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" ...  I transitioned from an ancient HTC One, I think I used it for about 10 years (it was a good phone), and this has been the easiest transition I've ever had. ... This was my best buy of the year.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using it for two months and love it.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 113
lock screen, display, bright, ads, moto
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Screen is very sharp and bright, every app I run is smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice screen size, great capability, and I hardly even notice that its not a 6-7 hundred dollar phone  ...  "
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" ...  Screen is good, i like the auto dim.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a decent phone with good screen resolution and sound.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone has decent performance, and the screen is quite good.  ...  "
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" ...  My previous phone was better in terms of screen visablity.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is bigger than my last phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I just like bigger screens, but I have grown used to the 5.0" screen which is just great for most people.  ...  "
Fingerprint
 102
sensor, scanner, fingerprint reader, unlock, navigation
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Love the Moto actions/gestures that makes the fingerprint sensor to work as back/home/recall buttons. ... The fingerprint sensor works much better than my Galaxy S8.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fingerprint start.  ...  "
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" ...  Fingerprint scanner works well, i like the fact you can use it in place of home and back buttons.  ...  "
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" ...  My ONLY criticism, (hence 4 stars), is the fingerprint sensor does not really work very well,,, OR my fingerprints are callused over.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the fingerprint sensor and the option to record multiple fingerprints.  ...  "
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" ...  Great processing speed, great battery life, awesome pictures, and fingerprint ID.  ...  "
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" ...  Fingerprint sensor control convenient once I stopped looking for home and navigation buttons.  ...  "
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" ...  Fingerprint reader works well.  ...  "
Overall performance
 91
performance, runs, smooth, responsive, processor
+99%
-1%
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" ...  Fast, smooth, no issues and $800 less than an iphone!  ...  "
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" ...  Works very well  ...  "
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" ...  Haven't pushed it's limits yet, but it's been fast and smooth so far.  ...  "
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" ...  It's definitely not a high end device but is still a workhorse.  ...  "
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" ...  Phone works fine.  ...  "
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" ...  They get the job done, but it's far from glamorous.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone is responsive and fast.  ...  "
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" ...  Works wonderfully as a phone.  ...  "
Memory
 89
64gb, storage, 4gb, version, memory
+100%
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" ...  + 64 GB of storage, plus microSD expandability  ...  "
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" ...  64gb is a must.  ...  "
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" ...  I highly recommend going with the 4GB of ram over the 2 GB model.  ...  "
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" ...  Eight core processor is fast, and 64GB memory is 4X what I used to have.  ...  "
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" ...  Does everything I want and plenty of storage!  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of storage, able to use an SD card for music storage, and plenty of RAM for daily use.  ...  "
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" ...  I got the upgraded RAM and hard drive space, and cannot complain.  ...  "
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" ...  Moto G5s is fast and the 64k internal memory is the best.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 65
nfc, google, android, wifi, moto
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I have purchased many Moto G and Moto X devices for myself and my girlfriend and have been a huge fan of Motorola devices.  ...  "
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" ...  TONS of music on my phone, I don't even need my old iPod anymore. ... I've had no issues and I'm never going back to Samsung, who lost my phone when I sent it in to Have the battery replaced.  ...  "
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" ...  My first "smart phone".  ...  "
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" ...  A fraction of the price of one of them Galaxy or iPhones  ...  "
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" ...  Plus it has as close to stock Android as you can get without spending the money on a pixel.  ...  "
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" ...  Has been a welcome change from my Windows phone!  ...  "
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" ...  I have a Galaxy S7 for work and my previous personal phone was an LG G4.  ...  "
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" ...  Texts send in a flash, screens loaded instantly.  ...  "
Charging
 59
battery, charging, charges, day, quick
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Device appears brand new, but came with a different (LG) charger, which is part of the Warehouse special so I was perfectly fine with that.  ...  "
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" ...  The turbo charger charges the battery really fast.  ...  "
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" ...  But still, I don't need to charge it every night and it doesn't take long to charge when I do.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life is better than any phone that I have previously owned and the Turbo charger gives me a quick charge when I need it.  ...  "
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" ...  The power charge is quick!  ...  "
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" ...  It charges fast, which I really like, but then it drains fast also.  ...  "
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" ...  The Turbo charger that comes with the phone is awesome. ... Charges the phone so much more quickly than any standard charger I've seen.  ...  "
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" ...  They will send you a SIM at no charge,  ...  "
Marketplace
 54
ads, prime, intrusive, advertisements, replacement
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I ordered this device (64GB) via Amazon Warehouse Deals and I'm extremely pleased with it.  ...  "
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" ...  excellent price at Amazon on prime day  ...  "
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" ...  Got this phone from Amazon on a special deal.  ...  "
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" ...  Good product and seller  ...  "
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" ...  The photo quality is GREAT.  ...  "
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" ...  Also the adds from Amazon I find non intrusive and not a problem for me for the extra discount.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon ads are non intrusive and at times even helpful.  ...  "
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" ...  I was going to settle with the Blackberry PRIV but I decided to take advantage of my Prime Membership and got one hell of a result.  ...  "
SIM
 52
verizon, card, new sim card, sd, nano
+79%
-21%
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" ...  + Great carrier compatibility and unlocked  ...  "
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" ...  I Took the nano-sim card out of my son's older Samsung and plugged it into this one, turned the phone on and it connected to the network automatically.  ...  "
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" ...  It only cost me extra for the sim kit to transfer my Cricket phone number from one phone to the other.  ...  "
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" ...  Great unlocked phone  ...  "
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" ...  And someone asked about metro pcs well yes it works great, but I did have to get a new SIM card.  ...  "
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" ...  Clean Android, swapped the SIM card from my former phone into this and started right up.  ...  "
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" ...  Worked with AT&T network once I go the correct size sim.  ...  "
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" ...  I transfered my sim card from my verizon nokia Icon phone to the moto g5 and it has worked flawlessly on verizons network.  ...  "
Design
 52
look, feels, design, metal, hand
+96%
-4%
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" ...  The phone is so slim and sleek that it slipped around in my hand while using it until I put a case on it.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice looking phone that's easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and nice looking phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Great Phone, Looks good, feels good.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the high quality metallic look and feel of the phone.  ...  "
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" ...  A nice metal back looks and feels sleek.  ...  "
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" ...  fits and looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  It's not cutting edge or sexy in any way, so if that matters to you look elsewhere.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 50
easy to use, user friendly, intuitive, setup, learn
+100%
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" ...  + Great user interface  ...  "
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" ...  Everything is so easy.  ...  "
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" ...  This is coming from a medium phone user.  ...  "
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" ...  The person at the local Cricket store had no idea how to install it so look it up online or in your user guide.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and learn to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Nice looking phone that's easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and nice looking phone.  ...  "
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" ...  I found it pretty easy to figure out.  ...  "
Build Quality
 50
feels, body, hand, aluminum, looks
+98%
-2%
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" ...  Great, great phone at a price that doesn't break the bank.  ...  "
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" ...  The aluminum body is slippery so you should get a case to be able to get a good grip.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone is so slim and sleek that it slipped around in my hand while using it until I put a case on it.  ...  "
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" ...  The"durable" cover that was supposed to be do great broke into pieces but the phone was fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Great Phone, Looks good, feels good.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazing build for the most part ( Adding in a case definitely is recommended as the side plastic marks get dented easily from falls from mid-distance on hard corners)  ...  "
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" ...  A nice metal back looks and feels sleek.  ...  "
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" ...  And son took a rebound ball to the hip pocket with this phone and it survived.  ...  "
ISP
 49
network, account, works great, tracfone, sprint
+92%
-8%
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" ...  I have Tracfone and everything switched over perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  Works perfect on T-Mobile.  ...  "
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" ...  Phone works fine.  ...  "
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" ...  Works wonderfully as a phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with my Tracfone  ...  "
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" ...  This phone was recommended to me so I decided to check it out.  ...  "
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" ...  Works with Sprint and AT&T.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great with T-Mobile.  ...  "
Features
 45
feature, adaptive brightness, one button nav, moto, gesture
+100%
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" ...  Functions well in all aspects.  ...  "
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" ...  Disclaimer this phone doesn't have all the features of top flagship phone but the features it does offer is very competitive based on the price range.  ...  "
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" ...  This phone has a lot of features I couldn't find on many phones with this price point - like a gyroscope so you can use it with 360 videos and start-chart apps.  ...  "
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" ...  Can't be beat price for performance and features.  ...  "
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" ...  I think the camera on the Moto 4G was better but the Moto 5G Plus has some nice new features. ... I can't see spending $800 on a flagship phone when these are so much more affordable and have enough features to keep the average phone user happy.  ...  "
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" ...  You really can't beat them for price and features.  ...  "
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" ...  The auto brightness is adjustable too which is great.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this phone and all of it's features.  ...  "
Storage
 41
sim, sd, memory, micro sd card, microsd
+83%
-17%
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" ...  It works well, has a micro SD slot so memory is not an issue, the camera is acceptable though not as good as one on a phone that costs 3 times as much and it does not have any bloatware on it.  ...  "
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" ...  It has all of the functions, memory and capability I need.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of storage, able to use an SD card for music storage, and plenty of RAM for daily use.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone has space for SIM and micro SD in an insert.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm really glad now that it go the phone with 64GB memory.  ...  "
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" ...  Like the mini sd slot for even more storage.  ...  "
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" ...  All the Amazon apps are great and there is so much hard drive and SD card space.  ...  "
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" ...  My 64 GB Micro SD card also fit in this phone, so I should have plenty of space to store music and pictures.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 38
music, speakers, sound quality, audio, playing
+74%
-26%
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" ...  It's a decent phone with good screen resolution and sound.  ...  "
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" ...  What you don't get: High quality camera, audio, speakers etc.  ...  "
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" ...  No freezing up, all text are sent, music sounds clear.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound is better, clearer.  ...  "
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" ...  They are barely noticeable.  ...  "
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" ...  Only minor complaint is that the speaker could be a little louder, but it such a great phone for the money I can't really complain.  ...  "
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" ...  The speaker could be a little louder, but pretty good as it is.  ...  "
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" ...  Although it sounds great when I stream music thru the same system.  ...  "
Setup
 35
went, verizon, easy, sim card, set
+97%
-3%
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" ...  Setup was quite simple.  ...  "
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" ...  Time will tell once it's received more thorough usage.  ...  "
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" ...  Not an extremely tech-savvy person.  ...  "
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" ...  Went to T-mobile and they got me set up with no problem.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to setup and learn to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Delivery on time as written.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy setup with google transfer of almost everything I need from old phone.  ...  "
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" ...  READ comparative reviews as I did.  ...  "
Wifi
 34
wifi, wi fi, verizon, wifi calling, sprint
+79%
-21%
comment
" ...  Great phone which works with the Viaero Wireless network.  ...  "
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" ...  I pay half of what I would pay but I'm still using a good network.  ...  "
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" ...  Works really well with my T-Mobile service, no problems with their 4g lite network.  ...  "
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" ...  I have had no problems with using it on that network.  ...  "
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" ...  No issue with Wifi as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Have to reboot it couple times more to pick network again  ...  "
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" ...  WiFi , Bluetooth, texting, and all features work perfectly.  ...  "
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" ...  The WIFI calling and VoLTE works with T-Mobile.  ...  "
Comfort
 34
hands, one hand, grip, fits, feels solid
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The phone is so slim and sleek that it slipped around in my hand while using it until I put a case on it.  ...  "
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" ...  The phone feels solid and well built, though other phones may fall to hand more comfortably.  ...  "
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" ...  It took me a day or two work out any kinks and it seems to holding up well.  ...  "
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" ...  The only drawback so far is that this phone is a little larger than I can comfortably manage with one hand.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen size is ideal for me, and the phone fits my hand nicely.  ...  "
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" ...  The size and clarity of the screen is perfect for his aging eyes.  ...  "
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" ...  Slim and fits the hand even with the case on.  ...  "
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" ...  I then bought a wireless headset and enjoy music once again in my ears.  ...  "
Fit
 29
fits, hand, tray, moto g5 plus, bill perfectly
+97%
-3%
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" ...  The phone is so slim and sleek that it slipped around in my hand while using it until I put a case on it.  ...  "
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" ...  I expect its value to hold relatively steadier since it can work on any carrier.  ...  "
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" ...  And son took a rebound ball to the hip pocket with this phone and it survived.  ...  "
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" ...  fits and looks good.  ...  "
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" ...  So if you are NOT looking for the latest and greatest features this phone will fit your needs.  ...  "
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" ...  Fits the bill perfectly for my son's new phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Switched over to the Moto G5 Plus from Iphone 6s.  ...  "
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" ...  I'd prefer it to be a bit smaller / lighter and a design where the camera does not protrude.  ...  "
Controls
 27
buttons, power button, one button nav, moto, location
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Same with camera, but that does have nice controls and options.  ...  "
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" ...  Back cover has a slightly different color against frame, but in the same look with buttons.  ...  "
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" ...  It has this "gesture" feature that is kind of impressive: the two tricks I know are that I can turn on the camera with a "quick twist" of my wrist  ...  "
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" ...  The power button is too sensitive but otherwise it is a great phone.  ...  "
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" ...  The few Moto extras, like hiding the status bar and using button swipes for gestures, are all good.  ...  "
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" ...  You do need root to control that. ... - please improve the One-Button Nav feature with more customization options. ... Also, consider giving the option for both One-Button Nav *and* the soft keys to be enabled at once.  ...  "
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" ...  Once I figured out all the buttons this is easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  You press the exposure button and the picture is taken almost instantly.  ...  "
Network
 25
reception, verizon, signal, area, wifi
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  I have had no problems with using it on that network.  ...  "
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" ...  The king of the mid-range phones.  ...  "
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" ...  I dropped the phone once from a height of about four feet.  ...  "
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" ...  - Signal with T-mobile in my area is good.  ...  "
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" ...  Have to reboot it couple times more to pick network again  ...  "
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" ...  Currently using on Sprint in Omaha and get decent reception.  ...  "
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" ...  Consistenty reviewed as the better mid-range smartphone.  ...  "
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" ...  Have it on Ting Network ,,,  ...  "
Gaming
 24
play, playing, game player, apps, 3d
+96%
-4%
comment
" ...  I don't play games on my phone so I can't say whether it's good for that, but Spotify, YouTube and various social media apps work very well.  ...  "
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" ...  I haven't run into any issues with games or apps yet.  ...  "
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" ...  Visuals on games are insanely good!!  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using this phone for a couple of weeks now and its performance its very good, if you are a hardcore video game player I wouldn't recommend this cell phone since its a middle class phone, but if you are a regular user that demands speed, stability for your apps and for a very good price .  ...  "
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" ...  Granted I am not a game player or have demanding application requirements so I wouldn't even be able to comment on that aspect.  ...  "
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" ...  I've played a few reasonably demanding games and haven't had my phone slow down once.  ...  "
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" ...  That's even after a couple hours playing games.  ...  "
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" ...  Being a web and graphic designer, I do most of my work on a desktop - I'm not super adapted to typing on a phone, so I love the "OK Google" feature and have google do the typing for me .  ...  "
Picture Quality
 23
quality, picture, take, photos, image
+91%
-9%
comment
" ...  I don't believe that the better pictures justify that difference in price.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are a typical consumer that doesn't need exceptional performance and doesn't take LOTS of pictures frequently, I think you'll enjoy this product.  ...  "
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" ...  If objects are moving, it struggles to take good pictures.  ...  "
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" ...  The photo quality is GREAT.  ...  "
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" ...  Clear picture and sound is good.  ...  "
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" ...  The picture is super clear, excellent camera, and it's not full of additional apps that you may not want to use.  ...  "
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" ...  I don't take many pictures, but the pics I took looked pretty good.  ...  "
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" ...  though it's less prominent than photos suggest.  ...  "
For Kids
 21
son, kids, daughter, bought, better
+100%
comment
" ...  Works great for my kids. ... Everything works and I'm not always having to fix the phone for the kid.  ...  "
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" ...  My son, who owns a one+5, likes it.  ...  "
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" ...  My son tells me.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased for a teenager - he loves it  ...  "
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" ...  If my daughter is satisfied it must be pretty good.  ...  "
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" ...  Great first phone for my daughter!  ...  "
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" ...  Son loves it and said it is better than the Note 4 he had.  ...  "
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" ...  my wife loves it !  ...  "
Storage
 20
storage space, tray, lots, tons, storage
+95%
-5%
comment
" ...  Most all the features you want and at a price substantially lower than the ultra top shelf phones.  ...  "
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" ...  Plenty of room for all the apps you want.  ...  "
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" ...  The storage space is amazing even without an additional card.  ...  "
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" ...  I have been really pleased to have a phone that didn't constantly complain about a lack of space because of installed programs on it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The storage space is really worthwhile and the camera is really good for a phone at this price.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Does everything I want and plenty of storage!  ...  "
comment
" ...  I guess now you can get the Moto G5s Plus for the same price, but less space, though.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I grabbed all the apps I could ever want, put all of my mp3s on there and still have a ton of space left on my phone for who knows what.  ...  "
Call quality
 19
call, voice, hear, call quality, quality is good
+74%
-26%
comment
" ...  Really liked the voice feature that let me ask the mileage to my destination as I drove.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone calls come in clear and when I have a good connection, it runs pretty quickly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Call quality is good, voices sound sharp and clear in both regular call and speaker.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone call volume is good and keeps a good signal for anyone who might need to use that function.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone calls clear and crisp.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also, though it's nice and clear when playing general audio, such as a podcast, the speaker sometimes cuts in & out when on a voice call in speakerphone mode - but notably, this does NOT happen with a VoIP call (Zoiper), so I suspect a software issue, perhaps with the Dialer app, and hope to see this fixed in a future OTA update.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Voice is excellent, they have a fix for the voice/data issue.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The voice quality is good.  ...  "
Volume
 18
volume, loud, louder, sounding, tinny
+39%
-61%
comment
" ...  The ringer is a bit quiet though, even on full volume. ... Only a problem if you are in a loud environment.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Half the time I can't hear the person on the other end.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Something wrong with the speaker.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The only complaint I have so far is that I feel the speaker isn't that loud.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Speaker is a little tinny so what.  ...  "
comment
" ...  -poor quality sound, poor volume levels  ...  "
comment
" ...  That's a little annoying.  ...  "
Lagging
 18
freezes, freeze, restarts, rebooted, random
+39%
-61%
comment
" ...  Anyway it's getting real old to reset this phone every month or so.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I was told to do a factory reset  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera on this phone crashes multiple times, every time I start it up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The only negative I have noticed is that the volume on the timer starts out very low for 1 to 2 seconds then goes up to normal volume.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The only issue I have is it randomly freezes up and restarts.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Gets REALLY slow and phone just locks up.  ...  "
comment
" ...  No visible lag on in app synchronization. ... Asks for passcode first time when rebooted.  ...  "
Display Size
 18
size, 5, 5 2 inch, moved, hand
+83%
-17%
comment
" ...  Nice screen size, great capability, and I hardly even notice that its not a 6-7 hundred dollar phone  ...  "
comment
" ...  I just like bigger screens, but I have grown used to the 5.0" screen which is just great for most people.  ...  "
comment
" ...  + Good screen size  ...  "
comment
" ...  However, it has a function that allows you to reduce the screen size which makes it much easier for texting with just my thumb.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The screen size is ideal for me, and the phone fits my hand nicely.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Screen size is nicer than my previous phone Iphone 5.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The screen is nice and a good size.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I used to have a Note 4 prior and this phone surpasses that phone in all ways expect screen size.  ...  "
Bluetooth
 17
wifi, moto, car, blue tooth, g4
+94%
-6%
comment
" ...  Using the phone thru my cars blue tooth wasnt the best sounding.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It connects to wifi and Bluetooth quickly.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Bluetooth and calls/web/games/music all work perfectly- great phone especially for the price!  ...  "
comment
" ...  I t would be 5-Stars with regular updates and reliable bluetooth.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Battery life is exceptional, cellular signal is way better than my old HTC M9 (PoS), blue tooth works better (longer range) and the camera and video recorder features rock along with built in fingerprint security!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Even with my Note 4, I was bringing a Bluetooth speaker.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Likewise with my car's blue tooth.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's almost faster than my laptop and lightyears ahead of my little Moto X. Bluetooth links to my car instantly with no issues, processing is very fast, has all the right options and love the "2 flick" for flashlight shortcut since I seem to use my flashlight often.  ...  "
Night Photography
 16
light, low light photos, photos, focus, camera
+88%
-13%
comment
" ...  Camera is okay, and in the right light can be great.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera is pretty good in good light but not as good as Nokia 920 or 1020, especially in low light.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Low light sucks but it's good enough.  ...  "
comment
" ...  - Camera is a great performer in it's range price, IMO photographs are a bit over processed but colors are pretty accurate and low light photos doesn't disappoint.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Phone camera is really good if ambient light is good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It takes amazing pictures, except in low light or sunsets, which is a bummer.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera is very decent with good light conditions, but I didn't like the image stabilizer, probably the only flaw I found on this phone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The stills are not as amazing as an IPhone, but they are comparable to a S7 (getting spanked in low light but close in all others I tried). ... It performs decently in bright or dim light.  ...  "
Screen Protection
 15
screen protector, moto, glass, cracked, glass screen protector
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  My previous phone was better in terms of screen visablity.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Put it in a decent case and apply a good tempered glass screen protector and you're all set.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It protects is fully with a built in screen protector and it doesn't had much more bulk.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The glass Mr Shield cover feels fantastic while using the screen.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Also has a beautiful screen.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I paired my phone up with Spigen Rugged Armor Moto G5 Plus Case and it's perfect.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I am not giving that fifth star because, I have not used extensively and the phone does not include the glass protection, or case.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The edges are a bit banged up, but the screen glass is fine.  ...  "
As Gift
 14
loves, bought, wife, birthday present, son
+100%
comment
" ...  Wife's birthday present.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Purchased for a teenager - he loves it  ...  "
comment
" ...  Bought this for my husband, who loves it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Bought for friend who loves it!  ...  "
comment
" ...  This was a gift for my son, and he loves it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Bought it for my daughter as birthday present, she loves it!!!  ...  "
comment
" ...  purchased phone as a gift and my son loves the phoone.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Gave it as a BD gift to my brother & he just loves it.  ...  "
Data reception
 14
unlocked, sprint, lte, 4g lte, gsm
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  + Great carrier compatibility and unlocked  ...  "
comment
" ...  I needed a 4G/LTE phone that would work on all four major carriers: Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and this is how I found this device. ... What's even more awesome is the fact that it works on GSM and CDMA carriers such as Sprint and Verizon.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It's like 3 times faster than my S4, same goes to the 4g LTE that every app that requires internet service is faster and has better reception.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I've had no connectivity problems with Sprint  ...  "
comment
" ...  Loving the 4G LTE speed, finally feels I'm in the 21st century.  ...  "
comment
" ...  4G LTE on T-mobile worked without a glitch.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The reason why i bought this phone is because it is compatible with both gsm and cdma.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I use it on the Sprint network and it works perfectly fine.  ...  "
Size
 14
size, carry, slim, pocket, hand
+93%
-7%
comment
" ...  The phone is so slim and sleek that it slipped around in my hand while using it until I put a case on it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Its a decent size.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I'd prefer it to be a bit smaller / lighter and a design where the camera does not protrude.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Slim and fits the hand even with the case on.  ...  "
comment
" ...  This one actually fits in my pocket .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Slim and decent mobile  ...  "
comment
" ...  The form factor is comfy and lightweight, easily held in the hand and easily pocketable.  ...  "
comment
" ...  the G5 Plus is a great pocket computer.  ...  "
Delivery
 13
time, shipping, replacement, received, expected
+100%
comment
" ...  Delivery on time as written.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Shipping was fast and the phone arrived earlier than expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  *Update* Second phone arrived, works as it should.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Just received today, seems like a nice phone although it's heavier than I expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Motorolla delivered again with this product and with the case I bought, I expect it to last very long.  ...  "
comment
" ...  So excited that it arrived the day that it was released!  ...  "
comment
" ...  The shipping was faster than the estimated time, I like this!  ...  "
comment
" ...  Terrific phone at a very low price and arrived quicker than expected.  ...  "
Video Playback
 12
watch, videos, movies, youtube videos, playing
+100%
comment
" ...  The screen display is perfect for displaying videos in high definition and for playing some quick games on the go.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I mainly browse and watch videos so the 2GB model was all I needed.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The camera takes beautiful pictures and movies.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I typically only use the additional storage for pictures and videos as I attend a lot of conferences and host workshops where I do video from the phone. ... Movies from Netflix look amazing, at least as good as the Note 4 even though the Moto G5 screen is a tad bit smaller, I'm very happy with the screen resolution.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I don't use my phone for games or anything too taxing but I do watch a lot of movies and listen to a lot of music and spend a good amount of time browsing the internet on it and I'm very happy with the performance of the Moto G5 Plus.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Video playback is good.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Video watching has been decent.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The video capability is impressive.  ...  "
Returns
 12
back, send, returning, three, sent
+50%
-50%
comment
" ...  I have to return this and pay more now that the sale is over.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I wish I would have known that I only had 30 days because I missed my opportunity to send it back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Very annoying so I sent it back.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I need volume so I'm returning the phone due to this.  ...  "
Product As Described
 11
expected, better, seems, picture, photo
+91%
-9%
comment
" ...  The photo quality is GREAT.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Just received today, seems like a nice phone although it's heavier than I expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  It does everything it promised and is better than I expected.  ...  "
comment
" ...  though it's less prominent than photos suggest.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Attached are some photos I've taken with it.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Seems to be as represented.  ...  "
comment
" ...  You are receiving what is advertised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  A+++ Better than expected.  ...  "
Cleaning
 11
clean interface, wiping, space, stock android, stock
+91%
-9%
comment
" ...  Works for a day or two then stops recognizing my print even when the print-lense is perfectly clean.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Responsive, clean, does not freeze up on anything.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Love the fingerprint sensor and the option to record multiple fingerprints.  ...  "
comment
" ...  I soon realized these MOTO's come as clean as possible.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Much more space, quicker, cleaner OS, shake and spin functions are simple and work well, etc, etc.  ...  "
comment
" ...  - clean, near-stock Android 7.0 Nougat, like a Nexus or Pixel, without having to mess with third-party ROMs - no bloat, no Touchwiz, EMUI or other clunky skins.  ...  "
comment
" ...  The clean interface actually feels faster .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Clean interface with easy to use controls, hand gestures and menus.  ...  "
Resolution
 10
resolution, 4k, clear, r1, netflix
+90%
-10%
comment
" ...  Good camara resolution.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Honestly, I could care less if my phone screen is 4k. ... Movies from Netflix look amazing, at least as good as the Note 4 even though the Moto G5 screen is a tad bit smaller, I'm very happy with the screen resolution.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Battery life, 4k video, perfect screen size .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Beautiful 1080p screen.  ...  "
comment
" ...  Worked flawlessly with T-Mobile and am currently streaming Netflix on my unlimited data plan with a sharp image.  ...  "
Color
 10
screen, washed, color, sharp, quality
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  - Screen is crisp, colors are brilliant, resolution and size are pretty adequate.  ...  "
comment
" ...  My wife finds that the photos on her old Zenfone 2 Laser were better as the colors tend to be more vivid whereas the Moto G5 Plus has colors that are more washed out (albeit still detailed and sharp).  ...  "
comment
" ...  The image quality is great with true colors, great brightness, and sharp details. ... Even in an almost-dark room, it takes good pictures.  ...  "
comment
" ...  color saturation seems better in the moto g4  ...  "

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Specifications

Performance
Processor Clock:  2 GHz
Processor Type:  Octa Core 
Camera
Secondary Camera:  5 MP
Memory
Memory:  4096 GB
SD Card Type:  Micro SD 
Display
Resolution:  Full HD 1080p 
Connectivity
Fingerprint:  Yes 
2 GHz
PROCESSOR CLOCK
Octa Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4096 GB
MEMORY
Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION