Motorola - Moto G5S Plus 4G LTE with 32GB Memory Cell Phone (Unlocked) - Lunar Gray

I brought this phone as a long time fan of Motorola phones (specifically the Moto G series). As a previous owner of the 1st Moto G, Moto G3, and Moto G4 Play, this phone delivered on my expectations. In this review, I'm going to go truly in detail about what I like and don't like this phone. Let's begin with why this phone is different from the standard edition of G5 Plus. The Moto G5s Plus is similar to the Moto G5 Plus with it's line up of software features. But their are some clear differences that separate the two phones hardware wise. PROS: First of all, the camera experiences are vastly different. Where the G5 Plus had the one 2 MP with Dual Autofocus Pixels, this phone has dual 13 MP rear cameras allowing you to get more depth in your photos. Not to mention how the front camera is 8 MP (the same amount found on most phones around this price range or lower). Because this phone is a Moto G, you're getting a near stock android experience right of the box (sans Moto Actions and Moto Camera). The phone performs great. It's 32 GB of ROM lets's me download as much apps as I like while the octa core CPU lets them all coexist together without any lagging or shuddering. Another cool benefit of this phone is that is comes with Turbo Charging and it's own "turbo charger" that allows me to charge my phone to 100% within half an hour. While some may consider the use of a microUSB port over USB Type C a con, I consider it a pro. I get to keep my 6ft and 10ft cable a little while longer instead of having to pay for some new backup cables. The metal casing of the phone and the wet repellant coating gives the phone a nice premium feel to it that makes it very pleasing to hold. Which is great considering you're more than likely going to have this phone on you most of the time.One last benefit to this phone that I want to bring up that most reviewer haven't is the fact that Moto still has FM Radio available on the phone. In a world where data is king, it's nice to know that if communications are unavailable during a hurricane, I still have a way to stay informed about what's going on. CONS: While I don't consider the charging point a con, I do consider the placement of the phone's speaker rather disappointing. With the Moto G4 before it having the speaker being front speaking, I find it odd that Motorola would opt to have the speaker placed at the bottom of the phone this time around. Luckily Moto decided to keep their 3.5mm headphone jack jack like they kept their microUSB port so I'm not stuck listening to audio at a weird angle. Witch leads me to my next point, the placement of the fingerprint scanner is at the bottom of the phone instead of the back of the phone. Moto could change what direction your audio is playing but not where you place your finger to unlock the phone? Why do thisi Motorola??? Finally, there's no NFC available on this phone which I agree with other reviewers as a strong valid con working against this device. The lack of NFC on this phone really brings you out of the premium feel that Moto created for the Moto G5s Plus. Reminding you that this phone is only the mid-ranger of Motorola and not the underdog flagship device it once was when Moto was rebranding itself back in 2013. All in all, I still rated this phone 4/5 stars. Even with these cons, it doesn't outweigh all the pros that this phones delivers. If you're looking for a good phone that's under $300, I could not recommend this phone strongly enough! BONUS: this phone uses nano SIM cards. If you're switching from the a phone that used Micro SIM cards (like the Moto G4 Play) then you'll need to contact your service provider to request a new one.

This phone replaces a Moto X second generation purchased in 2015, which was dropped and broken beyond repair. The reason i bought the Moto X was it's extremely useful voice command/recognition features which enabled hands-free operation, especially while driving. These features differentiated the Moto X from any competition at the time, in my view. The Moto G5s Plus, although a decent phone, does very little to differentiate itself from competition. It is missing the voice command/recognition software which made the Moto X a clear choice. I don't think those features are available on any Motorola phone any more, after looking through the forums. Specifically, the features missing are: 1. While driving, voice alerts of incoming phone calls, identifying the caller and asking if I wanted to answer or ignore the call. An 'answer' response would initiate an 'OK, I'm answering', response from the phone, then the call would be answered and the speaker automatically turned on. An 'ignore' response would initiate a 'Hanging up', response from the phone and the call would be disconnected. 2. Voice alerts of incoming texts, identifying the sender and asking if I wanted to listen or ignore. This feature worked a lot like the incoming calls feature described above. 3. While sleeping with the display off, the phone would periodically display a small sized notification of waiting emails or texts or missed calls. The phone also had an infra red sensor which would pick up a hand wave over the phone and also display the notifications. No other phone at the time had anything like it. The voice and text alerts described above appeared to be linked to GPS, so the phone would activate that feature when it sensed motion at driving speeds (I think). It appeared to work with or without 12V power attached. There was no need for Bluetooth. Other Moto features like the shake-to-initiate camera are present in the G5s plus. I think Motorola made a mistake by dropping these features. I think the software is called Moto Voice. It should be in every Motorola phone. I use the phone mostly for business, not as a plaything, and the hands-free functionality of the Moto X is really missed. The G5s Plus is disappoiinting. Success in the phone business depends on product differentiation and I think Motorola/Lenovo should re-introduce their previously excellent voice command/recognition features. Google Assistant does not compare. The Moto X second generation features were superior. Three stars, mostly for battery life and build quality. Come on Motorola - you used to be great and you can again.

I was apprehensive to give a low priced phone a shot. I've used iPhones for my last two phones and prior to that I used Androids that always disappointed me. First impression of the Moto G5s Plus is almost entirely positive. First thing you notice on almost any phone is the screen. At 5.5" this is considerably larger than my iPhone 6, however the more I use it the more I realize the benefits of the big screen. Colors, brightness, and clarity are all solid, especially given the price point. As for overall look and feel of the phone, it's good looking if not a little boring. It reminds me of a love child of the iPhone 6,7,8 family and HTC One M7 with a Moto camera bump. The phone feels way more premium than the process suggests. My only gripe, which I'll get used to is the location of the power button and volume rockers on the same side means I keep accidentally hitting the power button while typing. Performance is good on the phone. I haven't run into any major hiccups. Common apps such as messages, chrome, phone etc load immediately and screen transitions are very smooth. My favorite part of the phone is the fact that it ships with what is best described as the Pixel launcher. I love pure Android and this phone doesn't disappoint. Outside of a few Moto tricks that are mostly useful, it's Android. Camera so far seems ok, but you can definitely tell this is where Moto saved some money. So far the dual camera on this phone seems like more of a gimmick than a true feature like some of the top end phones. I would have preferred a single lens shooter with better quality. All in all it's a great phone for the intro price of $229, but don't expect iPhone 7 or 8, Samsung 8 family, or LG G6 quality. This is a mid level device with an entry level price.

The difference in smartphones can be staggering. Something lower end, like a Stylo or a Desire can look positively trashy compared to an S9 or iPhone X. There are precious few phones that bridge the gap between terrible and transcendent, but the Moto G5SPlus perfectly slides right in. Beautiful at first glance, the metal housing is leagues better than cheaper phones, even ones only fifty dollars less. The entire thing has a slick, beautiful look to it, quite surprising considering I got it for roughly $200 (fifty dollars off when you buy a SIM card and prepaid calling card with purchase). 3 gigs of RAM, octo-core processor, and Android 7.1 really highlight the far-above-average qualities of this "mid-tier" phone. Google Assistant, built in, really makes you feel like Siri is obsolete at this stage in technology. In fact, when I take a look at this phone to review it, there's honestly nothing I would change. Make that "almost nothing". For some inexplicable, mind-bending, brain-melting reason, the good people at Motorola (and their parent company Lenovo) decided to put the feather-touch power button smack dab in the MIDDLE of the right side of the phone's outer edge. Are you right handed? Prepare to either accidentally turn your phone off six thousand times a day, or learn to wield it with some sort of vulcan side-grip. It isn't a deal breaker, but it is mighty close. Thank goodness the rest of the design, with beautiful metallic case and snazzy round camera area in the back, make up for the one major mess. For someone like me, there's no way on earth I'd spend nearly a thousand dollars on something I'm probably gonna lose on the subway in six months. The G5SPlus really gives you a ton of value without the gargantuan price tag. Hello, Moto!

Extremely surprised with this "Cheap" Phone. We are talking performance of $700-1000 phones in this affordable device. It's blazing fast and super smooth. Ona day to day use i had 0 hiccups (5 months now) and i don't see this phone slowing down at all. The power sipping processor combines with a decent battery size,has amazing stamina. You won't need to charge it during the day no matter how much you abuse this phone. It can easily last you 2 day with moderate use. Speakers are very loud and clear. Display is above average. Quality and design are excellent. Cell Signal Strength (which we all need to use a phone primarily :)) is typical Motorola - beats most of the phones - excellent reception. Now, what are the shortcomings (shaving $500+) compared to the mentioned "flagships" like Samsung Galaxy, iPhones, etc. It's the camera. In most cases you gonna love the pics , but in low light or catching something in motion it's not gonna make you happy. It's not a bad camera by any means, but it's in a different league - sub-division. Some graphic intense games (not that many available on android anyway) may drop some frames, but nothing to be frustrated with. Software and user experience are amazing. Motorola made sure not to mess with Android at all. It's one of the best optimized phones you can find. Almost clean stock Android. A few features added are the ones you will never wanna lose: twist to open Camera app, chop-chop for Flashlight and the very best notification system - very first and only on a Moto Phone "Active Display". While the phjone is locked w screen off, you get to chose what notifications pop and you can interact with them right away. Because of this features, it's hard to move onto any other phone.

This Phone just came out and if you are looking to get in on the Sprint BYOD special it works like a charm. The screen is very good and while not up to par with the $1000 phones cameras it takes very good pictures. The 635 Snapdragon processer is more than powerful enough for a good experience. I merged a 128 GB Samsung Micro SD card for a reported 160 GB of storage. I did not think it was worth 70 dollars for the extra 32 GB and 1 GB Ram and I don't miss it so far. I am coming from a 32 GB Galaxy Note 5 and think with some of the added features I am just as happy. The best feature is when my free service ends I can slap in a sim card from whatever the best deal of the big four is and go no need to change phones again until I want to. The Camera does protrude but if you use a bumper case it will not show, I also recommend a tempered glass screen protector to keep the phone in new condition. Pros: Nice Full HD Big Screen, 2.0 GHZ Octa-core Processer, 3 GB Ram, Can work on Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile and ATT, Battery Charges to full in less than an hour. Selfie Camera Flash, Cool motion activated features. Cons: No Optical Image Stabilization for the camera, No NFC, Camera Protrudes and the phone is thicker than most.

I bought this phone from Best Buy 10 weeks ago after having a previous Motorola for 4 years followed by a Huawei while living in Asia for another 3 years. As Huawei phones are frowned upon here in the US, I thought I could count on what I thought was a dependable brand for my new phone. I could not be more disappointed in this product and regard it as a complete waste of money. I travel frequently and find that this phone rarely connects to any public WiFi, from Asia to Europe to America, from hotels to cafes to airports. Fortunately I have unlimited data, but beware if you don't, and this will eventually slow mine down which is a pain. I generally use the phone for texting, calls, and emails, and rarely use apps besides streaming music on Spotify. This phone is phenomenally slow regardless and crashes several times a day despite theoretically having lots of storage space available. The touch screen has stopped working in parts for no apparent reason as I haven't damaged it whatsoever - it's in a very sturdy case and I haven't dropped it yet. The camera also freezes regularly, and given the issue with connecting to WiFi and dropping the internet connection, I cannot count on my photos being saved to Google anyway. The keyboard is sluggish particularly when trying to use any emojis or gifs - good luck if you want to use more than one - and overall I think this is a very poor product. It is a real shame Huawei isn't allowed by American carriers as their phones are vastly superior, but even compared to my old Motorola from years ago, this one is a brick. I wish I could get my money back as I can't sell this on in good conscience knowing how terrible it is. I really don't recommend this phone at all and am disappointed in Motorola for such a subpar product.

I was stressing about whether to get this or the Samsung galaxy s8 and yes there is obviously a huge price gap. I got my wife the g5 plus because she desperately needed a phone and I have been using it to see how it works and let me tell you, the performance on this phone is just as good or even better than the Samsung lineup. In order for those high end phones to run smoothly, they need the latest processor and all the high end stuff inside to function properly. this phone has a 625 snapdragon chip compared to the 835 chip I believe in the s8. This phone runs stock android with a few tweeks from Motorola that I do love like the twist motion to open the camera and the chop motion to turn on the flash. The only obvious con is the camera which is not a big deal for me but for photography enthusiasts you have no choice but the s8. But for everyday use and functionality you can't go wrong with this device at all. Also, 5 years ago we could have never imagined a phone "UNLOCKED" under 300 dollars may I add with such beautiful build quality would exist. In the words of my favorite tech youtuber Marquess Brownlee," Cheap phones are becoming good and good phones are becoming cheap" Don't spend so much money on a PHONE when it cost the same amount as a used car.