Moto has recently launched its newest G series devices for the Philippine market, the mid-range Moto G5s and G5s Plus. Both sport a body with water-repellent nano-coating, along with specs and features that make them stand out with style and performance.
Moto G5s
The Moto G5s. Photo: GSMArena
The Moto G5s has a 5.2-inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and is powered by a capable Snapdragon 430 octa-core CPU clocked at 1.4GHz, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support, and a 3,000mAh battery with TurboPower fast charging.
There’s a 16MP rear camera with Phase Detection Autofocus, and is capable of capturing 1080p videos at 30fps. For selfies and groufies, there’s a 5MP front-facing camera with wide-angle lens and LED flash.
The Moto G5 runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, and also features Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, and 4G LTE connectivity.
Moto G5s Plus
The Moto G5s Plus. Photo: GSMArena
The Moto G5 Plus sports a 5.5-inch display with Full HD resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 625 octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0GHz, up to 4GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage with microSD card support, and a 3000mAh battery with TurboPower fast-charging.
The G5 Plus utilizes two 13MP rear cameras, and can capture 4K UHD (30fps) and Slow Motion Videos. The 8MP front-facing camera is also equipped with a wide-angle lens for better groufies.
The Moto G5s Plus runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, and also features Bluetooth 4.2 and 4G/LTE Cat 7 connectivity.
Moto G5s Specs
- 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor
- 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card (Up to 128GB)
- 5.2-inch Full HD Display, Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
- 16MP rear camera, f/2.0, PDAF
- 5MP front camera, f/2.0, Wide-Angle Lens, LED Flash
- Bluetooth 4.2
- 4G/LTE
- NFC
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- 3,000mAh battery with TurboPower Fast Charging
- Colors: Lunar Gray, Fine Gold
Moto G5s Plus Specs
- 2.0GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor
- 4GB of RAM, Up to 32GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card (Up to 128GB)
- 5.5-inch Full HD Display, Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
- Dual 13MP rear cameras, f/2.0, Depth Editor, Video: 4K at 30fps, Slow Motion
- 8MP front camera, f/2.0, Wide-Angle Lens, LED Flash
- Bluetooth 4.2
- 4G/LTE Cat 7
- NFC
- Fingerprint Sensor
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- 3,000mAh battery with TurboPower Fast-Charging
- Colors: Lunar Gray, Blush Gold
The Moto G5s Plus is priced at PhP14,999 and is now available in Moto Experience stores, in Lazada, and soon from other authorized dealers. The Moto G5s on the other hand, will be available starting October 20 for PhP10,999.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
