Not all superheroes wear capes, some wear cases. This is exactly what a local Moto G5 turned hero has proven after saving the life of a person who was shot during an armed robbery in Brazil. Funnily, the phone’s case had a picture of Marvel’s bulletproof hero The Incredible Hulk on it, establishing that it had definitely lived up to the character’s spirit.

The incident took place last Thursday when the victim was shot during an attempted robbery in a rural area of the municipality of Petrolina – a region in the northeast of the country (via: Daily Mail). The victim was rushed to the University Hospital right after, with the doctors preparing for the worst.

However, they were surprised to find that the bullet did not even penetrate his skin, thanks to the Moto G5 – a new contender to the invincible Nokia bar phone. The bullet had grazed the victim’s hip, and although he was shaken, he suffered only a small bruise, as per Dr. Pedro Carvalho.

At the time of reporting, the suspects were not identified. They had fled by the time the police arrived.

Dr. Carvalho subsequently posted photos of the damaged mobile phone on Twitter where the images were widely shared.

As for the Moto G5, it just couldn’t make it and died a noble death with its screen completely shattered and internal components taking damage as well from the bullet impact. A huge bulge can also be seen on the phone’s rear, demonstrating the sturdiness of the metal back the hard way.

That said, it is worth mentioning here that this isn’t exactly a novel incident. Perfectly positioned phones have been the difference between life and death several times before. Who knew that a smartphone could be much more than an infotainment and communication device?

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Google‘s latest Android 9.0 Pie version is already hitting a couple of models but Android Oreo still remains the dominant interface among Android phone users. So, it is sort of good news for Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus users in the U.S as Motorola has published on its website, release notes which show that the two models are both currently receiving an update to Android 8.1 Oreo. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus were both launched in March last year with Android 7.1 Nougat OS. This is also coming barely two weeks after the Moto G5S started receiving Android Oreo in the U.S.

According to the release details, the build of Android brings with it “new multitasking features, more efficient notification controls and improved data saver, battery features, new power menu UI and Bluetooth improvements.” In addition to the new features Android 8.1 Oreo brings to the table, the update carries the June 1st Android security update and improvements that exterminate bugs and enhance the stability of both models.

Related: Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus Officially Launched in Germany

Already, the tech giant is already pushing the updates via OTA to eligible models. If you reside in the U.S, you really don’t have to wait for a notification to arrive. You can update manually, from your phone’s “Settings”, scroll down to “About phone” then click System Updates and then you’ll find the “Download” button. You must make sure your phone has at least 50% of battery power and that the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network. After the update is downloaded, click on “Install.”

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Motorola always remained a little late in providing the kernel source code for their devices. After, Moto G5 Plus, now Moto G5 kernel source code of Android 8.1 Oreo build is available. So, if you’re the developer of custom ROMs and recoveries, then you can start cooking tweaks for Moto G5. Developers can get the Android 8.1 Oreo-based kernel source code from GitHub for Moto G5 codenamed ‘Cedric.’

Last month, Motorola released Android 8.1 Oreo source code for Moto G5 Plus. Now, the users of Moto G5 series can expect support for TWRP recovery, custom ROMs, custom ROMs, and custom Kernels. Overall, it will help users to get the latest Android version and tweaks even if its official support ends.

As per the rules of General Public License, it is must for Motorola or any other vendor who use Android to release the kernel source code.

Additionally, Motorola has started rolling out the official Android Oreo update to the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus devices in various regions. Even, both the devices were seen running Android 8.1 Oreo on Geekbench. So, those who haven’t received the official update can wait for some more time.

Additionally, Moto G5 came with Android 7.0 Nougat in March 2017. Later, Motorola pushed Android 8.0 Oreo, and now Android 8.1 Oreo is rolling out.

• Read More: Moto G5 Running Android 8.1 Seen On Geekbench, Update May Be Coming Soon

Moto G5 carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC with 3GB of RAM with Adreno 505 GPU. There’s a 5 inch IPS LCD with a 441-pixel density. In the camera department, there’s a 13-megapixel shooter on the rear side while a 5-megapixel camera is added on the front for selfies.

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Although Google has already released the latest Android 9.0 Pie update, it’s a long road ahead to see the device manufacturers start rolling out the update to their phones as few manufacturers are still struggling to release Android Oreo update.

While Pixel smartphones received Android Pie update last month, Motorola‘s fifth-generation Moto G-series phones — Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus has now started receiving the older Android Oreo update.

Both the devices were launched last year, running Android 7.0 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. However, do noted that the Android Oreo update rollout for the Moto G5 is currently taking place in Mexico only while the Moto G5 Plus is receiving the new version update in only two countries — India and Brazil.

Even in these countries, the update is currently being rolled out in phases, so it’ll take a few more days to be available for every users. While Motorola has said that the Android Oreo update will rollout in other regions as well, the company has not revealed any more details.

Compared to the Android Nougat, the Android Oreo comes with several new features and improvements, including improved battery life, thanks to Google’s Vitals initiative that limits what apps can do in the background. The Android Oreo comes with new emojis, picture-in-picture mode, multi-windows and a few user interface tweaks.

Read More: Motorola P30 Note goes official in China with notched display, ZUI 4.0 and 1,999 Yuan (~$292) pricing

It’s really disappointing that it’s taking so long for the Lenovo-owned company to provide such major updates even for its most popular lineup of phones. Moto G-series, the mid-range smartphone lineup for Motorola, is the most popular series of the company, and is currently in its sixth-generation.

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You would think because Motorola phones run a near stock version of Android they would get updated faster. Sadly, that isn’t the case. Last year’s Moto G5 is still on Android 7.1 Nougat but it may not be for long.

A Moto G5 running Android 8.1 Oreo was seen on Geekbench yesterday which makes us think an update is coming soon. Fortunately, it is Android 8.1 and not Android 8.0, so that should make up for the delay.

The Moto G5 has a 5.0-inch FHD screen, a Snapdragon 430 processor and an Adreno 505 GPU. It comes in 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM variants with 16GB and 32GB of internal storage respectively.

READ MORE: Motorola Moto G6 Play Kernel Source Code Now Available For Download

A single 13MP camera sits on the rear of the phone and a 5MP sensor is available for selfies. It has a front-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, and a 2800mAh battery.

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In the past weeks, several smartphone OEMs such as BlackBerry, HTC, Nokia, Huawei and Sony have confirmed on the smartphones that will be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo. Today, Motorola has also confirmed on the list of smartphones that will be getting the Oreo upgrade.

Motorola has released several smartphones in this year and 2016. However, the Android 8.0 Oreo will not be coming to a couple of handsets. Below mentioned Motorola smartphones would be upgraded to Android 8.0 Oreo:

• Moto Z
• Moto Z Droid
• Moto Z Force Droid
• Moto Z Play
• Moto Z Play Droid
• Moto Z2 Play
• Moto Z2 Force Edition
• Moto X4
• Moto G5
• Moto G5 Plus
• Moto G5S
• Moto G5S Plus

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Motorola has mentioned on its official blog that the software rollout will begin this fall. The Moto E4, E4 Plus, Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones that were released this year are not present on the above list which indicates that these phones may not receive Android 8.0 Oreo update.

Moto G4, Moto G4 Play and Moto G4 Plus were launched in May last year with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. These handsets have already Nougat update. However, it seems that even though they are over 1-year old devices, they may not be upgraded to Android 8.0. Hence, they are not listed above.

Motorola is rumored to be working on an Android One version of the Moto X4 smartphone and it is rumored to be aimed towards the U.S. markets. This smartphone is also expected to get the Oreo upgrade. In the U.S. Verizon is confirmed to release Android 8.0 Oreo update for Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, Moto Z Force, Moto Z and Moto Z Play. Their unlocked versions are also confirmed to receive Android 8 update.

AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile are also going to release Oreo update for Moto Z2 Force. AT&T and T-Mobile will also release Android 8.0 firmware to Moto Z.  Lastly, the unlocked versions Moo G5, Moto G5 Plus, Moto G5S and Moto GS5 Plus are also going to receive the software update.

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The Motorola Moto G5S and Moto G5S were first spotted in a leaked snapshot that was reportedly taken from a recent Lenovo conference. The snapshot revealed the different Moto devices that will be releasing this year. The leaked image showed the presence of two mid-range smartphones called Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. These smartphones are expected to release in the second of 2017. On Weibo, two images of the alleged Moto G5S Plus have appeared to reveal what to expect from the phone.

The first image that we have here shows the live shot of the “About Phone” screen of the Moto G5S Plus shows that the phone mentioned with a strange model number of Moto G (4) NZAE130706. The phone is running on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. It is powered by MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 chipset. The same SoC is present under the hood of the Moto G5 Plus that was launched in February this year.

At the topside of the image, the text “Motorola Confidential. Property Not for Sale” can be seen which indicates it is a prototype of Moto G5S Plus. The image shows presence of on-screen buttons. Even though it cannot be seen in the image, it seems to house a fingerprint sensor below the display like the one present on the Moto G5 Plus.

Read More: Moto G5S Leaked Renders Surface to Sport its Full Metallic Chassis

The Moto G5 Plus has a metallic back plate, but the antenna portions are carved out of plastic. Earlier this week, leaked renders of Moto G5S Plus had appeared to reveal its color variants such as Gold, Grey, Silver model with White front and Gold model with White front. The new shot also shows the Moto dimple at the rear side. However, the most striking change compared to the Moto G5 Plus is that the G5S Plus comes with a dual rear camera that is assisted by dual-LED flash.

Another noticeable that can be found on the Moto G5S Plus is that it will be coming with a 5.5-inch screen that produces full HD resolution. However, the Moto G5 Plus has a 5.2-inch full HD display. With only seven months remaining in this year, Lenovo has several Moto phones such as Moto Z2, Z2 Force, Z2 Play, E4, E4 Plus and Moto X4 waiting to get announced officially. The Chinese firm has recently launched the Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones with very affordable pricing.

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Yesterday, leaked renders showing the metallic Moto G5S had surfaced. The renders had revealed the three color variants of the smartphone. Today, the leaked renders of its elder sibling called Moto G5S Plus have surfaced.

Unlike the Moto G5S, the Moto G5S Plus can be seen in four colors likeGold, Grey, Silver model with White front and Gold model with White front. It is also expected to come with a full metallic chassis. Also, the images show that the smartphone sports a dual rear camera module.

Read More: Moto G5S Leaked Renders Surface to Sport its Full Metallic Chassis

The Moto G5S Plus is expected to be the first Motorola smartphone to feature twin rear cameras. It also is a front-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio. Its front-facing camera seems to be enabled with LED flash. The Moto logo with its trademark dimple can be seen at the rear. There are no plastic cut-outs for antennae bands. Instead, it features distinctive antenna lines.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus come with aluminum chassis and their sides are made up of plastic. However, the Moto G5S and Moto G5S+ are both expected to come with full metallic chassis.  The information about Moto G5S and G5S+ first appeared in the leaked shot that was reportedly taken during a Lenovo event. The snapshot revealed that the Moto G5S smartphones will have larger screens the Moto G5 phones.

The Moto G5 has a 5-inch FHD screen and the Moto G5 has a 5.2-inch FHD screen. The Moto G5S is rumored to come with a 5.2-inch FHD and the Moto G5S Plus is expected to house 5.5-inch FHD screen. The other specs of both smartphones are not known. However, both smartphones are expected to run on Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The Moto G5 Plus that was announced in February at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 is powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC. It comes in RAM and storage editions like 2 GB + 32 GB, 3 GB + 32 GB and 4GB + 64 GB. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, and 3,000mAh battery. The Moto G5S Plus may come with slightly better specs than G5 Plus.

There is no information available on when the Moto G5S and G5S Plus will be launching. 2017 is a busy year for Lenovo as it has plans to launch multiple moto branded phones this year. The list includes Moto Z2, Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, Moto E4, Moto E4 Plus, and Moto X4. As of this writing, the company has only launch Moto C and Moto C Plus phones so far.

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Earlier this month, a leaked photo (courtesy of Evan Blass) that was allegedly snapped from a Lenovo event revealed the different Motorola Moto devices that would be launching this year.  The leaked photo also showed that the company plans to launch Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus this year. The leaked photos of the Moto G5S have surfaced now in three colors like gray, gold and dark blue.

The Moto G5S appears quite similar to the Moto G5 that was announced alongside the Moto G5 Plus at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in February. The back panel of the Moto G5 is of aluminum and its sides are made of plastic. However, the Moto G5S sports a full metallic chassis. The changes that can be seen on it include the good old Motorola dimple near the center of the back panel. Instead of the plastic cut-outs on Moto G5, the G5S comes with antenna lines on the rear.

There is no confirmation on whether the Moto G5S will come with upgraded specs over the Moto G5. The image leaked by Blass had revealed that the Moto G5S would be coming with a full metal body and a 5.2-inch FHD display that supports a resolution of 1,920 x ,1080 pixels. The Moto G5 has a 5-inch FHD screen.

Read More: Moto Z2 Play Has 3,000mAh Battery, Says Lenovo Representative

The Moto G5 is driven by 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 430 SoC and 2 GB of RAM. The native storage of the phone is 16 GB. It also features a microSD card and comes loaded with latest Android 7.0 Nougat OS. There is a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera. Since the Moto G5S has a larger screen compared to Moto G5, there is a possibility that it may come with slightly better specs.

The leaked shot from the presentation also carried information of another phone called Moto G5S+. This smartphone will be coming with a 5.5-inch display with support for FHD resolution. The G5S+ is also expected to feature a dual rear camera.

There is no information available on the launch of Moto G5S and Moto G5S+. Lenovo has recently launched the Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones. The Chinese firm is also expected to soon launch smartphones like Moto Z2, Mzto Z2 Force, Moto Z2 Play, Moto X4, Moto E4, and Moto E4 Plus. Interestingly, there is no information available on whether the company will be launching a successor device for Moto M that was introduced last year.

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A leaked video that was reportedly shot at a recent Lenovo event revealed that the rumored Moto X (2017) would be launching as “Moto X4.” The video was leaked by well-known and reliable leakster, Evan Blass. Today, he has tweeted a leaked image that seems to be shot at the same presentation. The new image shows the entire line of next generation Moto devices.

Before getting acquired by Lenovo, Motorola had released three series of Moto devices since couple of years. The Moto X line constituted of flagship phones and the Moto G series were midrange phones. The Moto E budget-friendly phones came with modest specs.

After getting acquired by Lenovo, the Chinese firm released the new Moto Z series with support for modular accessories in the previous year and there were no Moto X smartphones in 2016. It made the smartphone enthusiasts feel that the Moto Z line was introduced to replace the Moto X series. In 2016, Lenovo had also released Moto G4 and Moto E3 series phones. However, rumors started swirling in the last quarter of 2016 that Lenovo may launch the Moto X this year.= with midrange specs.

The following leaked shot shows the entire list of next-generation Moto series smartphones that are going to launch in future.

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The 2017 Moto Z series includes Moto Z Play and Moto Z Force. The Moto Z Play will possess a 5.5-inch full HD display and support for Moto Mods accessories. The Moto Z Force will feature ShatterShield display, Moto Mods accessories support and 1 GB LTE speed.

The 2017 Moto X series would be arriving with a 5.2-inch FHD display with 3D glass and SmartCam feature that probably refers to dual rear camera.

The Moto G lineup include Moto gS and Moto gS+. The Moto gS will be featuring a 5.2-inch with FHD screen and full metallic chassis. The Moto gS+ would be coming with a 5.5-inch FHD screen and dual rear cameras. Since Lenovo has already released 2017 Moto G series phones, the Moto G5 and G5 Plus, the Moto gS and Moto gS+ seems to be 2018 models.

The 2017 Moto E series would be consisting of Moto E and Moto E Plus. The Moto E will have a 5-inch screen overlaid with 2.5D and will also include a fingerprint scanner. The Moto E Plus with 5.5-inch HD screen will be packed with a mammoth 5,000mAh battery.

The 2017 Moto C lineup would be featuring Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones. The Moto C will be a 4G phone with 5-inch HD screen that supports 480 x 854 pixels. The Moto C Plus would be arriving with a 5-inch HD display and a 4,000mAH battery.

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Moto G series has been widely successful over the years and the G5 is the new iteration of the Lenovo’s budget smartphones lineup. The Moto G5 sports pretty good specs, almost stock Android 7 and a lot more other features. Learn more in the full review.

VIDEO REVIEW

UNBOXING

The Moto G5 ships with all the usual stuff, no extras included.

DESIGN and DISPLAY

As far as design goes, I love that the phone is well-built, it sits comfortably in the hand and the buttons are tactile.

Also, I can manage the device in one hand due to its sharp and vibrant 5” 1080p LCD display. However, the direct sunlight legibility could be slightly better.

Even though the Moto G5 is well-built, the choice of materials does not really impress. Well, yes, we have a metal backplate, which is nice but the entire frame and buttons are made of plastic.

Also, that fake chrome plastic trim on the front looks kinds of cheap to me.

We have a 5MP camera for selfies along with the earpiece, which doubles as a front-facing loudspeaker. The sound quality is actually pretty good for a cheap phone. There is no LED notification light because the display lights on every time you pick it up to show you the essentials at a glance.

You can use either on-screen navigation keys or control the phone with just one button, which is one of my favorite features of this phone.

Firstly, you can unlock the device with the help of embedded fingerprint scanner, which is accurate and fast and you can use it straight from the standby mode. Secondly, you can lock the phone by tapping and holding the home key. If you hold the button longer, you will open up Google Assistant. If you swipe left, you will go back. Swiping to the right, opens up your recent apps and finally, tapping the button takes you home.

As for optics, we have a 13MP shooter with f/2.0 aperture lens and a single LED flash.

HARDWARE and PERFORMANCE

When it comes to hardware, the Moto G5 is kind of a low-end phone but Snapdragon 430 chip coupled with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage assures a great all-around performance.

There is also a 2GB RAM model but it costs just $20 less, so I recommend you getting a 3GB RAM option. However, you may want to buy a microSD card since the phone has just 10GB of user-accessible storage.

Once you start playing some 3D games, you realize that software is optimized to make the best out of the Snapdragon 430 processor. In fact, games like Asphalt 8 run smoothly even on the highest graphics setting, which is really impressive. Finally, the phone does not overheat.

BENCHMARKS

USER INTERFACE

The software is what makes me love the Moto G5. The phone ships with almost stock-looking Android 7 out of the box, meaning that the device is really snappy and fluid all the time.

I love some added features like gesture and motion controls that work just great. My favorites include chopping the phone twice to turn on the flashlight and twisting the phone to turn on the camera. Even after installing quite a few apps, the Moto G5 has been running fast and this is the most important thing for any phone.

CAMERAS

The camera app allows you to take pictures quite fast and the app is easy to use. I love that there is an auto-HDR mode, which is kind of rare on budget devices.

When it comes to the image quality, the pictures are one of the best in any sub-$200 phone. Most of the images looks sharp, detailed and the dynamic range adjustment is pretty good. The only complaint would be that the colours may look a bit washed out in some of the shots.

Most of the budget phones’ cameras are terrible in low-light but the Moto G5 is one of the best I’ve seen in this price range as the camera does a decent job with noise reduction.

The selfies look pretty good too and there is plenty of image quality for social media needs.

The 1080p video quality is good. There is plenty of detail, the video stabilization is decent and the continuous auto-focus works fine. However, there are quite a few video artifacts and the sound recording quality is quite terrible. The selfie video quality is decent but again, the sound recording quality does not impress.

CONNECTIVITY

You can remove the backplate to access your two SIM slots and the microSD card slot.

When it comes to connectivity, I have no complaints at all. Wifi and Bluetooth work fine, GPS is very accurate and finally, the signal reception and call quality are great as on most of the Moto phones.

BATTERY LIFE

The replaceable 2800 mAh battery performs great. With my usage, I could constantly get over 5 hours of screen on time while using the phone for taking pictures, browsing the web, checking emails and a little bit of gaming.

The supplied Rapid Charger can fully charge the phone in just about 1:15 h, which is awesome.

What is not so awesome, is that the Moto G5 still uses the micro USB charging port. I believe all manufacturers should start using the USB-C port even on budget phones, to make the transition to the new standard faster.

CONCLUSIONS

The Moto G series has been one of the most popular in the budget phones category and the G5 is another solid budget smartphone.

While it is not perfect like most of the affordable phones, it is an easy buying recommendation for those who want to spend just about $200 for a new phone. Just remember to consider if the previously mentioned shortcomings are important to you or not.

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Less than a year after the launch of the Moto G4 and its siblings, Lenovo decided it was time for an upgrade, and that’s how the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were born. Announced at MWC 2017, the Moto G5 is the smaller of the two.

The Moto G5 can be said to be a mixed bag of upgrades and downgrades. First, the overall design now looks like that of the Moto Z released last year. The rear camera has changed from the pill-shape design to a circular one. The back plate is made of metal and the battery is now removable. The display has been cut down to 5.0-inches but the resolution remains the same at 1920 × 1080.

Unlike, the G4  from last year the G5 now has a fingerprint scanner. The reduction in screen size resonates in the battery capacity too as it is now 2800mAh instead of 3000mAh.

But what does all these changes mean for the durability of the Moto G5? Surprisingly, it holds it’s own when YouTuber JerryRigEveryting put it through his cringe-worth durability test. It even outperforms the HTC U Ultra Which costs more than 4x its price.

READ MORE: “Hello Moto with a Large Battery” – Moto E4 with 4,000mAh Clears US FCC

Even with its low price, this is a strong device. If  you want a device that is not expensive, runs nearly stock android and doesn’t sacrifice quality for price, the Moto G5 is the phone to go for.

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The Motorola Moto X smartphone was last seen in 2015. At that time, it had arrived with flagship specifications. In 2016, there was no Moto X smartphone, but Lenovo had introduced the Moto Z line of smartphones that carries support for Moto Mods modular accessories. There were speculations that the Moto Z series had replaced the Moto X lineup. Now, four leaked photos of an alleged Moto X  (2017) smartphone with model number XT1801 revealed by known leakster, +HelloMotoHK on Google+  suggest that we may see a new Moto X phone this year. However, the leakster’s post is no longer accessible.

The alleged Moto X (2017) prototype seen in leaked images has a curved metallic chassis and appears like Moto G5. The front side features a 5.5-inch display and below it is an oblong Home button featuring a fingerprint reader like the one found on Moto G5 / Moto G5 Plus smartphones.

There is no information available on its display resolution, but it is likely to come with support for full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The selfie camera seems to be accompanied with a LED flash.

Related: Moto M Meets Midrange Segment Demand; 3 Million Units Sold in Just 6 Months

The back panel shows the presence of antennae lines at the top and bottom. The circular camera module present on the purported Moto X (2017) is also similar to the camera housing on Moto G5 phones. However, one of the leaked images suggest that the smartphone features a dual rear camera that is coupled with a dual-tone flash below it.

The distinctive “batwing” logo can be seen below the camera module. The rear does not feature the pins for attaching Moto Mods accessories. As far as specs are concerned, the alleged Moto X (2017) is driven by Snapdragon 625 SoC which reveals that it will be a mid-range phone. The SoC is coupled with 3 GB of RAM and the native storage of the device is 32 GB.

There is no information available on the release date of Moto X (2017). More information on the new Moto X is expected to surface in the near future.

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The Moto G5 and G5 Plus were introduced in February. At that time, Lenovo had only unveiled these phones in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colors options. Fresh leaks suggest that the company may soon introduce a third color option for the Moto G5 phones. Popular leakster, Roland Quandt, has revealed the Blue Sapphire edition of Moto G5 in leaked shots.

The leaked photos show that the Moto G5 appears blue from the rear and sides, but the front is in black color. There is no information available on the availability of Blue Sapphire Moto G5. The Motorola Moto G5 Plus may also arrive in the new color. It is likely that this color option will carry the same pricing as other two color variants.

However, it may be available only in select markets and through certain carriers. For instance, in the previous month, O2 had announced that it would be selling the Blue Sapphire Moto G5 exclusively in the U.K. At that time, the carrier said it would be arriving few weeks later through the O2 Refresh program which allows users to upgrade if they have cleared the balance of their existing handset.

A Blue colored Moto G5 was revealed in a video by the same leakster earlier in this month. The leaked video has been taken down. The Moto G5 has a 5-inch full HD display. It is powered by Snapdragon 430 SoC that features a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor along with 2 GB of RAM. It comes in two storage editions of 16 GB and 32 GB and supports up to 128 GB of microSD card. The front side features a fingerprint scanner embedded under the display.

Related: Lenovo Moto G5 & G5 Plus Hands On: Improved Built, Stock Android UI

The Moto G5 comes preloaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS. It features a LED enabled 13-megapixel snapper and a selfie shooter of 5-megapixel. The Moto G5 houses a 2,800 mAh battery. It will not be releasing in the U.S. as it will be receiving only the Moto G5 Plus phone. The Moto G5 will be available in the U.K. from this month with a pricing of 199 euros ($214). The Moto G5 Plus will arrive in the U.K. by spring.

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Moto G lineup has been one of the most successful in the budget segment of smartphones. Lenovo just launched the G5 and G5 Plus at MWC Barcelona, let’s take a quick look at them.

Although the design has changed a little, you can clearly see that the phones follow Motorola’s design language.

The Moto G5 may feel a bit plasticky compared to the G5 Plus since it uses more metal in the construction. Still, both phones look and feel substantial in the hand and comfortable to hold.

In addition, the G5 Plus is a tad bigger since it has a 5.2” display as opposed to the 5” screen found on the G5. Both panels are covered with the Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch resistance.

Also, the G5 Plus has more sheer power as it uses a Snapdragon 625 chip in comparison the 430 processor used in the G5.

The G5 will have 16/32GB storage options and 2/3GB of RAM while the G5 Plus will come in the either 32 or 64GB storage options.

Another department where the G5 Plus takes the lead is the camera. The phone uses a 12MP shooter with a f/1.7 lens whereas the G5 has a 13MP snapper with f/2.0 lens.

One of my favorite features on both phones is the software. Each device runs on the stock Android 7.0 out of the box with a few added features. For example, we have the gesture controls that work very well. There’s also support for the new Google Assistant, so you’ll be able to send messages, make calls, navigate, manage everyday tasks and more, just by holding the Home button.

Both devices will launch internationally but only the G5 Plus is going to make it to the U.S market. The G5 will cost about 199 EUR in Europe while the G5 Plus will cost around $250 in the US. Both devices will be available for purchase some time in March.

So far both phones have been very fast and responsive, they look and feel great but these are just the first impressions. Make sure to stay tuned to Gizmochina for the full reviews.

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Motorola has taken the wraps of the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at this year’s edition of MWC. The Moto G5 and G5 Plus both feature a new all-metal design but apart from that brings nothing particularly exciting.

Moto G5

The Moto G5 is the smaller variant with a 5-inch display. The resolution has been bumped up to 1080p and there is Gorilla Glass 3 protection. There is a Snapdragon 430 processor, 2GB/3GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in storage with a slot for expansion.

The rear camera is a 13MP shooter with dual-LED flash and PDAF while the front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5693 sensor. Motorola has also kept to the trend of giving the Moto G series a water repellent coating. It now also sports a fingerprint scanner.

The Moto G5 due to the smaller display also gets a reduction in battery capacity. It now has a 2800mAh battery with support for Motorola’s 10W Turbo Charge.

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Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 doesn’t escape the reduction in display size. It is now 5.2-inches, down from 5.5-inches in the G4 Plus. Resolution stays the same at 1920 x 1080 and there is Gorilla Glass 3. The Moto G5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 625 processor, the same in the BlackBerry KEYone. Depending on the market, there is either 2GB, 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage.

The Moto G5 Plus sports a 12MP Sony IMX362 f/1.7 camera on the rear with dual LED flash, slow motion video and 4K recording at 30fps. The front facing camera is a 5MP OmniVision 5695 f/2.2 sensor with display flash.

One new design you sure will like is the front-mounted fingerprint scanner. Last year’s square-shaped scanner felt out of place but the new one looks way better. It also doubles as controls for the phone in case you do not want to use on-screen navigational buttons.

The Moto G5 Plus has a water repellent nano-coating and a 3000mAh battery with Turbo Charge.

Both the Moto G5 and G5 Plus ship with near stock Android 7.0 Nougat and Google Assistant.

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Moto G5 and G5 Plus Price

Pricing for the Moto G5 starts at 199 Euros (~$210) for the 2GB/16GB variant. There is no price detail for the 3GB variant. The Moto G5 Plus on the other hand is priced at 229 Euros (~$242) for the 2GB RAM/16GB model and 279 Euros (~$295) for the 3GB RAM/32GB model. There is also no pricing for the 4GB model. Both phones will be available for purchase in March in Lunar gray and Fine Gold.

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The rumor mill has revealed plenty of leaked photos of the Lenovo Moto G5 Plus. Now, the fresh photos of the smaller model, the Moto G5, have also surfaced to reveal its sleek design.

As previous rumors have stated that the Moto G5 Plus would be arriving with a 5.2-inch screen. However, the Moto G5 would be sporting a 5-inch screen. Last year’s Moto G4 has a 5.2-inch screen and the Moto G4 Plus has a 5.5-inch display.

The leaked photos of the Moto G5 suggests that its rear panel is made of metal. Also, the back panel seems to removable which indicates that the smartphone features a replaceable battery. Hence, the Moto G5 Plus is also expected to come with a removable battery and back panel.

Related: Moto G5 Seen on Geekbench with Snapdragon 430: Probably Play Variant

It has a round-shaped camera housing and an LED flash under the camera sensor. The front side of the phone shows a physical Home button that includes a fingerprint scanner. The Moto G4 has a square-shaped fingerprint scanner, but its successor seems to sport a slightly oval-shaped fingerprint reader.

The image showing the ‘About Phone’ screen on Moto G5 has text in Spanish language. The name of the device is mentioned as Moto G5 on it. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

The Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus sport a very similar design, but they will be arriving with different hardware specs. Leaked documents have revealed that the Moto G5 would be powered by Snapdragon 430 and 2 GB of RAM. Other features include 32 GB native storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel frontal camera, water-repellant coated chassis, and 2,800 mAh battery.

On the other side, the Moto G5 Plus would be featuring Snapdragon 625 chipset and 2 GB of RAM along with a native storage of 64 GB. Other specs include 12-megapixel dual autofocus rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera, NFC, water-repellant coating and 3,000 mAh battery.

The Moto G5 and G5 Plus are slated to get announced on Feb. 26. These Motorola phones are expected to be available with a respective pricing of $200 and $250 in March.

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The Moto G5 was seen on Geekbench today and based on the specifications, this might just be the Play variant.

Details of the fifth generation Moto G have been leaking non-stop for the past three weeks or thereabout. We have seen press photos, possible pricing and specification details form a part of these leaks. Today we get a Geekbench listing of the upcoming device.

The Motorola Moto G5 seen on Geekbench runs Android 7.0, has 2GB of RAM, and is equipped with a MSM8937 processor (Snapdragon 430) clocked at 1.4GHz. The device scores 594 points in the single-core test and 2350 points in the multi-core test.

The reason why we think this is the Moto G5 Play is because of the processor. Last year’s Moto G4 Play sports a Snapdragon 410 processor while the Moto G4 and G4 Plus both use the Snapdragon 617. Earlier leaks of the Moto G5 already mentioned that it will feature a Snapdragon 625 SoC. That means the Snapdragon 430 is the processor upgrade the Moto G5 Play is getting.

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All three Moto G5 devices are expected to be unveiled on the 26th of February, a day before MWC kicks off and should be available in markets later in March.

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Lenovo is all set to announce Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus on Feb. 26. The Moto G5 Plus was spotted on Krtonix, a retailer from Spain ahead of the upcoming launch event. The listing is no longer accessible, but some Redditors have managed to grab its images and specs that were revealed by the Spanish retailer.

Moto G5 Plus Specifications

Moto G5 Plus features a 5.2-inch screen that produces a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels that is flanked with Gorilla Glass 3.  It is powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC that is packed with a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM. It may feature a 4 GB RAM variant. The native storage of the smartphone is 64 GB and it also includes an external storage slot that supports up to 128 GB of microSD card.

Apart from the dual autofocus 12-megapixel camera, it has a front-facing shooter of 5-megapixel. The fingerprint scanner is present under the physical Home button at the front. It is loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS and also includes a NFC chip. It is packed with a 3,000 mAh battery. Earlier rumors have stated that the Moto G5 Plus edition that will head to Brazil will include DTV receiver feature.

Moto G5 Plus Images

Here are some more images revealed by tipster @krispitech:

Related: Moto G5 Plus Wallpaper and Ringtones Leaked, Downloadable Here

Moto G5 Specifications

The Moto G5 is the smaller sibling of G5 Plus that includes a 5-inch full HD display. It has a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor and 2 GB of RAM under its hood. Its internal storage is 32 GB and it also features a microSD card slot.

The 13-megapixel rear shooter of Moto G5 is equipped with phase detection autofocus. Its front-facing camera is of 5-megapixel. Like Moto G5 Plus, it is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner embedded under the Home button. It will be also arriving with Android 7.0 Nougat pre-installed. It includes a 2,800 mAh battery.

The Moto G5 and G5 Plus smartphones appear similar in design and are packed with chassis that are equipped with water-repellent coating. Both phones come in color choices like Lunar Gray and Fine Gold.

Moto G5 Images

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The Moto G5 Plus is expected to debut on Feb. 26 through a pre-event of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017. The rumor mill is consistently revealing more information on the purported specs of the Motorola phone. Now, another leaked photo has surfaced to reveal its marvelous rear camera design.

A new leaked shot of the rear panel of the Lenovo Moto G5 Plus has surfaced. It appears to be same as its leaked photo that came up at the beginning of January. As previous rumors have stated, the new image also suggests that the device will be coming with a plastic chassis with metallic appeal. At the center, the usual Moto batwing logo.

Like it is seen on Moto Z, the Moto G5 Plus also features a dedicated round-shaped housing for the rear camera. It is expected to come with f/1.7 aperture 12-megapixel Rapid Focus camera enabled with Sony IMX 362 sensor. Rumors hint that it will be accompanied with usual features such as dual-LED flash, phase detection autofocus, laser autofocus and 4K video shooting.

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Earlier this week, a tipster had released another leaked image of Moto G5 Plus. The features of the smartphone can be seen mentioned on the protective plastic layer placed on top of the display of the Moto G5 Plus.

Instead of the 5.5-inch display present on Moto G4 Plus, the Moto G5 Plus is expected to house a smaller 5.2-inch screen. The device will be powered by 2.0 GHz processor from Snapdragon 625 chipset. The phone may come in RAM options of 3 GB and 4 GB along with a single storage option of 32 GB.  It is expected to carry support for up to 128 GB microSD card.

Its front-facing shooter is rumored to be of f/2.2 aperture 5-megapixel Omnivision OV5695 image sensor. Other features include NFC, fingerprint scanner, Android 7.0 Nougat, 4G LTE, and a 3,000 mAh battery.

The Brazilian edition of Moto G5 Plus is pegged to include DTV receiver. Since the above image says that it will feature Motorola Experience, it is pegged to include proprietary software features from Motorola like Moto Assist, Moto Display and Moto Actions.

Lenovo will not only unveil the Moto G5 Plus on Feb. 26, but also the Moto G5 will be introduced to the world. Both the phones are expected to go on sale in March.

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At the beginning of January, the Moto G5 Plus was spotted on an online marketplace. Since then the rumor mill has been consistently leaked information and photos of the Moto G5 Plus. Roland Quandt, a known leakster has now revealed a leaked photo of the smartphone that suggests that it will be coming with a 5.2-inch display.

The Lenovo Moto G5 Plus leaked photo has alleged surfaced from Brazil. The protective plastic cover is placed on the device carries “Moto $$” moniker. Some of the key features of the smartphone is also mentioned on it.

According to what’s mentioned on the protective film, the alleged Moto G5 Plus would be arriving with a 5.2-inch full HD screen, a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, a 12-megapixel Rapid focus camera, a fingerprint scanner and NFC support, a 3,000 mAh battery with TurboPower and Motorola Experience (can be exclusive apps from Motorola).

Moto G5 Plus is gonna be 5.2in it seems (at least in Brasil, incl DTV receiver) as on this photo from https://t.co/7gg30LFX4f pic.twitter.com/Eyxf0kCLoz

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) February 8, 2017

Related: Moto G5 Plus Wallpaper and Ringtones Leaked, Downloadable Here

Previous rumors have revealed that 2.0 GHz octa-core processor belongs to the Snapdragon 625 chipset. Also, it is expected to come with other features such as 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB native storage and Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

Rumors have it that the smartphone would be coming with polycarbonate chassis. The variant that will be releasing in Brazil will be equipped with additional features like Digital TV tuner and dual SIM standby with support for only nano SIMs.

The Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus that were launched last year feature 5.5-inch displays. However, it is surprising to see the Moto G5 Plus sporting a 5.2-inch screen. The probable reason behind it may be that the Moto Z Play that is compatible with Moto Mods accessories feature a 5.5-inch display and it is also powered by Snapdragon 625 SoC.

By releasing the Moto G5 Plus with a smaller screen, Lenovo can avoid having two devices with identification specs. Another noticeable change in the leaked photo is the shape of the front-facing fingerprint reader. It seems to sport a different shape compared to fingerprint scanner available on the predecessor model.

The Moto G5 Plus is slated to get announced on Feb. 26, through a pre-MWC 2017 event. The Moto G5 featuring a 5-inch screen and a Snapdragon 430 SoC is expected to launch alongside it.  The smartphones are expected to be buying by early next month.

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There is basically nothing hidden about the Moto G5 phone now save for the price. The most recent info is about a possible retail date leaked by a UK retailer.

The info was posted on twitter by Roland Quandt who tweeted about the BlackBerry Mercury’s camera about a week ago. The tweet includes a screenshot from the store some say is Clove Technology, a UK-based online shop that deals in smartphones, tablets and a bunch of other gadgets. The listing has the Moto G5 in Gold (MOT-G5GL) and Gray (MOT-G5GR) with 2GB of RAM and a mid-March date for availability. That puts it at roughly 2 weeks after MWC.

READ MORE: Moto Z (2017) Likely featuring Iris Scanner, Motorola Patent Filing Reveals

The Moto G5 is expected to launch with a 5-inches 1080p screen and a Snapdragon 430 SoC like the Nokia 6. It will be available in two storage variants: 2GB + 16GB and 3GB + 32GB. Rear camera is a 13MP shooter with dual LED flash and the front camera is a 5MP sensor. It is also expected to feature a fingerprint scanner and NFC.

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The rumor mill has been consistently spilling beans on the Lenovo Moto G5 Plus, but now details of the regular Moto G5 has also surfaced. Both the smartphones are expected to get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017.

At the end of the previous week, the Moto G5 received certification from FCC (Federal Communications Commission) in the U.S. Its listing on FCC has revealed some of it specs. The smartphone will be equipped with a 3000 mAh battery enabled with Turbo Charging feature from Motorola.

The FCC documents have also revealed that the package of Moto G5 will also include a DTV Dongle television tuner that is compatible with Android devices. With NFC onboard, the smartphone will also carry support for Android Pay. A Brazilian blog has also revealed several details of Moto G5 that has a model number of XT1672.

Related: CPU-Z Ran on Moto G5 Plus, Reveals Majority of The Specs

It has a 5-inch screen that offers a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The device will be running on Snapdragon 430 chipset that will be coupled with 2 GB of RAM. It is expected to feature a native storage of 32 GB and it will also feature a microSD card slot. The Moto G5 is speculated to come loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat OS.

Its rear camera will be of 13-megapixel whereas its front-facing shooter will be of 5-megapixel. Even though the FCC listing has stated that Moto G5 has a 3,000 mAh battery, the Brazilian blog has reported that the smartphone will include a 2,800 mAh battery.

Speculations suggest that the larger battery belongs to Moto G5 and the smaller one is of Moto G5 Play. Both the smartphones are expected to come with similar specs. However, the Moto G5 is pegged to feature 3 GB of RAM.

The arrival of the smartphone is rumored to be drawing near as it is not only listed with FCC but also it has been approved from Brazil’s Anatel certification body. Like the Moto G5 Plus, it is expected to come in color choices of Silver and Gold. There is no information available on the pricing of Moto G5.

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The Moto G5 Plus leaked about a week ago. So far, we have seen specs, a press image, and a possible price and launch date. What we have today are images of a phone said to be the Moto G5 Plus running information detection app CPU-Z.

The images which have been stitched together into one single picture reveals details like the RAM, storage, camera and processor.

The CPU-Z results shows that the Moto G5 has a 5.46-inch (probably 5.5-inch) 1080p display with a dpi of 403, 4GB RAM, and 32GB of built-in storage. The device will also sport a Qualcomm MSM8953 a.k.a Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz and have a 3150mAh battery.

We also see that the Moto G5 Plus is running Android Nougat with a November security patch but the latter is expected to be more recent when the phone eventually launches. The last info is the camera specifications which is said to be a 12MP shooter on the rear and a 5MP sensor in front.

The source who provided the images also mentions specs of the Moto G5 which is a less powerful variant of the Moto G5 Plus. According to him, the Moto G5 will have 3GB of RAM, but will have different camera sensors.

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The Moto G5 and G5 Plus are expected to be announced at MWC. It is rumored to be priced at $299 in the US but $220 (Rs. 15,000) in India while the Moto G5 will be priced at $249 in the US but will sell for lesser in India for $191 (Rs. 13,000).

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Rumors are rife that Lenovo would be launching Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus on Feb. 26. The rumor mill has yet again revealed the specifications and pricing of Moto G5 Plus.

As recent rumors have revealed, fresh details also claim that Moto G5 Plus will be arriving with a full HD resolution supporting 5.5-inch AMOLED display. It is expected to be shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

The Moto G5 Plus will be driven by Snapdragon 625 SoC that features a 64-bit octa-core processor working at 2 GHz along with Adreno 506 graphics. The SoC is speculated to be coupled with 4 GB of RAM.

The native storage of Moto G5 Plus will be 32 GB and it will also carry support for microSD card slot. For photography, it will be featuring a 13-megapixel rear camera whereas its front-facing camera is rumored to be of 5-megapixel.

Related: Press Image of Moto G5 Plus Surfaces?

Even though leading smartphone companies have started axing 3.5 mm audio jack feature on their smartphones, it is expected to remain intact on the upcoming Moto G5 Plus. It will come pre-installed with Android 7.0 Nougat OS that is expected to deliver stock Android experience.

A 3,080 mAh battery is expected to be present inside the Moto G5 Plus. It is pegged to be available in Black, Silver and Gold color variants.

Speculations have it that the device will be available with a pricing of $300. In India, it is expected to launch in March with a pricing of Rs 15,000 (around $230).

The rumor mill has been consistently spilling information on the tech specs of Moto G5 Plus, but there is no concrete proof available on Moto G5. However, the Feb. 26 launch event is likely to unveil the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus to succeed their predecessors, Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus.

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Motorola, a Lenovo owned company, is rumored to be working on Moto G5 Plus. Its full specs and photos have surfaced as its prototype is available for purchase on online marketplace in Romania.

Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus was announced in May 2016. It seems that the company may launch successor models, Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus soon as a prototype of G5 Plus has been spotted on sale OLX (online marketplace like Craiglist) in Romania.

The seller on OLX Romania is selling the alleged Moto G5 Plus with model number XT1685. The listing of the smartphone on OLX has been taken down. However, its entire specifications, photos and pricing have been shared on Reddit.

In the leaked photos, the device has “Motorola confidential property, not for sale” mark on its chin. Hence, the seller did not reveal any information on from where he obtained the Moto G5 Plus.

Moto G5 Plus Specifications

Moto G5 Plus will be allegedly sporting a 5.5-inch full HD display. The OLX Romania listing revealed that it will be driven by Snapdragon 625 chipset along with 4 GB of RAM.

Its native storage is rumored as 32 GB and it will deliver Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box experience. It is rumored to include a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel frontal camera.

The Moto G5 Plus is expected to include a 3,080 mAh battery and it features a front-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Moto G5 Plus Release Date, Price

The seller has revealed that the smartphone would go on sale officially in March. Hence, it is likely that the smartphone would be unveiled to the world at the MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2017 that is expected to be held next month.

On OLX Romania, it was being sold without accessories with a pricing of RON 1,650 ($389). Lenovo has not revealed any information on the successor models for Moto G4 and G4 Plus.

The Moto G5 Plus photos seems to resemble the recently leaked renders of the Moto X (2017). It is likely that these two may be different smartphones but sport the same design with different features. The smartphone in the photos do appear real. However, if the Moto G5 Plus is pegged to launch in March, more details are expected to surface in the coming weeks.

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