For a mid-range phone, the moto g5s plus is crafted as a premium device. It is a fast and responsive phone, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 2.0GHz octa-core processor with ample RAM at 4GB and LTE connectivity.
It comes with dual 13-megapixel rear cameras and a photo enhancement software that “make it easy to do more with photos.” The camera comes with a selective focus mode that “makes it easy to take professional-looking OOTDs, adding a beautiful blurred background effect” or bokeh. The camera comes with a Professional Mode that allows you to control such settings as Manual Focus, White Balance, Shutter Speed, ISO, and Exposure.
It has an 8MP wide-angle front camera that comes with an LED flash and “a new panoramic mode to capture even more.”
The moto g5s plus has a 5.5-inch full HD display, which is great for watching movies on the device. It also makes using the phone – even doing work on it like writing, reading and sending emails, and processing documents – easy and enjoyable.
It comes with a 3000mAh battery that gives you enough power for a full day of normal use on a single charge. The moto g5s plus also comes with a TurboPower charger that gives you 6 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging, a feature that’s perfect for people on the go.
The phone has an all-metal unibody that feels solidly and well built. The company said the moto g5s plus has a water repellent nano-coating.
The phone comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat but the company has confirmed it would be receiving the Oreo update. The phone comes with stock Android, which is good because you don’t get the bloated crap of unwanted apps and add-ons that come with the Android version used by other brands.
I got a review unit earlier this week and have been using it for a few days. It has since taken over as my primary device – not just for the novelty of it but because of its premium features and overall performance.
The phone has a fingerprint reader to unlock it as well as other functions. It’s quick to recognize fingerprints and is among the most responsive of phones with the feature that I’ve tried.
The phone is priced at P14,999.
moto g5s plus Technical Specifications
Dimensions: Height: 153.5 mm / Width: 76.2 mm / Depth: 8.04 – 9.5mm (at camera) / Weight: 168g
Software: Android 7.1.1, Nougat
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU, 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU
Display: 5.5-inch, IPS LCD, Full HD, 1080p, 401 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Storage (ROM): 32 GB Removable storage that supports up to 128 GB microSD card (sold separately)
Memory (RAM): 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh, mixed usage up to 24 hours
Charging: TurboPower charger included (up to 6 hours of battery life in 15 minutes of charging)
Rear camera: Dual 13 MP cameras with depth editing software, f/2.0 aperture, color balancing dual LED flash, 8X digital zoom (for photos), active viewfinder (recognizes QR codes and barcodes)
Front camera: 8 MP, wide angle lens, f/2.0 aperture, LED flash
Video capture: 4K Ultra HD video, 30 fps
Speakers: Bottom port loud speaker, 2-mic support
Water repellent: Water repellent nano-coating
SIM card: nano-sim / dual-sim on select models
Connectivity: MicroUSB, 3.5mm headset jack
Bluetooth technology: Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz)
NFC: Yes
Authentication: Fingerprint reader
Color: Lunar Gray or Blush Gold
