Motorola Announces the 2017 Moto Gs With Aluminium Body, New Fingerprint sensor

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2017       

Motorola and Lenovo has unveiled the new Moto G family at MWC. Please welcome in the Moto G5, and Moto G5 Plus with a whole new design and aluminium finish.

The Moto G5 (or Moto G 5th gen) sports a 5" Full HD display (1080p), 5MP front camera with f/2.2, 1.4-micron pixels, 13MP rear camera with f/2.0, 1.1-micron pixels, 2800mAh removable battery, Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 2GB/3GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging. This one comes with a removable back and battery.

The Moto G5 Plus is the exact same phone as the Moto G5 in terms of design, Specs wise, the G5 Plus features a 5.2 Full HD display (1080p), 12MP Dual Autofocus Pixels camera, 3000mAh battery, Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, 2/3/4GB RAM, 32/64GB internal storage with SD support and Rapid charging.

The new Fingerprint sensor can be used to navigate, just like Lenovo P2.

Full Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus Specs!

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2017       

Moto G5 Plus (2017) Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Processor	2.0GHz Octa-Core
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
GPU	Adreno 506
Body
Dimensions	150.2 x 74 x 7.9mm
Weight	155g
Colors	Silver and Gold
Display
Type	LCD
Screen Size	5.2 inches
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Card slot	microSD
Internal	32/64GB (U.S.) 16/32GB (APAC) 32GB (LATAM/EMEA)
RAM	2GB (LATAM) 3GB (EMEA) 3/4GB (APAC)
Camera
Primary	12 MP Dual Autofocus Pixels
Features	f/1.7, 1.4-micron pixels, dual AF pixels
Video	-
Secondary	5 MP
Features	f/2.2, 1.4-micron pixels
Multimedia
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging	Micro-USB 15W TurboPower charger
Status
Announced	Feb 26, 2017
Status	Announced
Expected Price
US Dollor	$$229
Indian Rs.	Rs. 14,999

Motorola Moto G5 Official Specs

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 26, 2017       

Moto G5 (2017) Specification
OS And Hardware
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Processor	1.4GHz Octa-Core
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
GPU	Adreno 505
Body
Dimensions	144.3 x 73 x 9.5mm
Weight	145g
Colors	Lunar Grey, Fine Gold
Display
Type	LCD
Screen Size	5.0 inches
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Memory
Card slot	microSD
Internal	32GB (LATAM) | 16GB (ROW)
RAM	2 GB (CA, LATAM, IRL, AU, JP, NZ) | 3GB (IN, TR)
Camera
Primary	13 MP
Features	f/2.0, 1.1-micron pixels, PDAF
Secondary	5 MP
Multimedia
3.5mm jack	Yes
Battery and Power
Type	Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh battery
Status
Announced	26 Feb, 2017
Status	Announced
Expected Price
Euro	€199
Indian Rs.	Rs. 12,999

[Updated] Moto G5 Plus: Images, Specs, Price and everything we know so far

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 18, 2017       

Update: 2/18/2017

Moto G5 Plus and Moto G5 (Standard non-plus) accidently got listed by an e-commerce website named ktronix and there's nothing left to know about the upcoming devices except the pricing and variants details. Here are some key features and Images that the listing revealed-

• Moto G5 to come with "Lenovo" Branding on the Bottom Left side

• Upcoming Moto G5/ G5 Plus to Come With Water and Dust Resistant (IP67) Properties

• Motorola Moto G5 Specs

• Motorola Moto G5 Plus Specs

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto G5 and the G5 Plus on February 26th in an event during MWC in Barcelona.

From past a few days, Moto G 2017 has made its appearance on the web - from Case renders to Real life Images, the device has been leaked multiple times.

Summing up all the leaks, Here's everything we know so far about the Moto G5 Plus-

Moto G5 Plus: Design-

So, Starting from the very first leak we exclusively reported, We already knew that it's an all-metal 2017 moto phone, with a similar camera set-up to the Moto Z series (even the flat tire). Our render was later confirmed by series of Real-Life Image leaks of the Moto G5 Plus.

The device kind of reminds us of the original Droid Turbo/Moto Turbo/Moto Maxx from 2014, and it actually looks pretty good. We know it will have a front circular fingerprint scanner like Lenovo ZUK has and will come in Silver and Gold color. 

Moto G5 Plus: Specification-

According to the previous, the Moto G5 will be the next Moto G5 Play and will be a stripped down variant of the Moto G5 Plus. The "Moto G5 (non-plus)" is expected to feature a  5" Full HD display, which is quite impressive as compared to its predecessor. The device will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor , 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal Storage with a memory card slot for up to 128 GB, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front and a 2,800 mAh battery.

On the flip side, the Moto G5 Plus is said to have a 5.5-inch 5.2-inch 1080p display, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3GB/4GB of RAM, and a slightly bigger 3080mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to feature Motorola's TurboCharge feature as well and will boot Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. 

Moto G5 Plus: Price and Release date-

Motorola has already sent invites to the press for an event during MWC in Barcelona. The invite shows both Motorola and Lenovo logos and the iconic "Hellomoto" word. The invite says it will all happen on February 26th. Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto G5 and the G5 Plus in the event.

As leaked earlier, The 4GB RAM model of the G5 Plus will go on sale in March in India with a starting price of  ₹14,999. There will be two storage options i.e. 32 GB / 64 GB. 

The phones are believed to be priced at 1099 Brazilian Real and 1499 Brazilian Real in Brazil respectively.

Will you be buying the Moto G5 Plus? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Upcoming Moto G5/ G5 Plus to Come With Water and Dust Resistant (IP67) Properties

 By Unknown on February 15, 2017       

The long-rumored Moto G5 Plus, which Motorola is expecting to launch at the MWC 2017 is now said to feature Water and Dust Resistant IP67 certified properties. (As listed by ktronix - Listing removed)

Motorola for some reasons removed the water resistant properties for their Moto G4 and G4 Plus, which was earlier seen on Moto G3. However, it's good to see that Moto is bringing back the much-asked feature. 

In terms of specifications, the Moto G5 Plus will feature a 5.2-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC and 3GB/4GB of RAM. The phone is expected to be cheaper than the existing Moto G4 Plus in European countries. 

Moto G5 Plus Promotional Pictures Leak!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 15, 2017       

Twitter user David Teixe has just leaked two Moto G5 Plus promotional pictures. That's right! The phone is less than two weeks away from being announced, and more and more leaks are coming every day.

The Twitter user hasn't given much detail about the leaked pics or how he got them, but here you can see the Moto G5 Plus in a gold-looking version, similar to the Moto M.

The Moto G5 Plus is expected to come with an all-metal design, a 5.2" full HD display, a 3000mAH battery and a 12MP camera, at a lower price than last year's G4 Plus.





Source

Moto G5 Plus Camera Specs leaked!

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 09, 2017       

The Moto G5 Plus is expected to feature a 12MP rear camera, which is of course a downgrade over the Moto G4 Plus in terms of Camera resolution, but one should note that Bigger Camera resolution doesn't always means a better Camera.

Now, According to Roland Quandt, The Moto G5 Plus will come with a 12MP Camera with Sony IMX362 sensor, F1.7 aperture, PDAF, 4K Video recording (Which is same as the one in Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom), 5MP front Camera with F2.2 aperture and OmniVision OV5695.



Recently leaked Real life Image of the Moto G5 Plus has already confirmed few details of the Smartphone including  5.2" FHD Display, 12MP Rapid Focus camera, 3000mAh battery, 2.0Ghz Octa core processor, Fingerprint sensor, NFC and Motorola Experiences.

Motorola is expected to unveil the Moto G5 Plus on February 26th in an event during MWC in Barcelona.

Download: Moto G5 Plus Wallpaper and new Hello Moto ringtone

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 02, 2017       

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto G5 and the G5 Plus on February 26th in an event during MWC in Barcelona. The Moto G5 Plus specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

Here's a new wallpaper that Motorola will unveil with the new Moto G5 Plus later this month.

We also have two new sweet "Hello" and "Moto" Ringtones of the upcoming Moto G5 Plus, Grab them here-

Hello.ogg - Download Here

Moto.ogg - Download Here

According to the previous, the Moto G5 will be the next Moto G5 Play and will be a stripped down variant of the Moto G5 Plus. The phone is expected to feature a 5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC, 2GB of RAM, and a 2800mAh battery cell. 

Also Read: The Yet-To-Be-Announced Blackberry Mercury To Boast Of The Same Camera As Google Pixel Phones

On the flip side, the Moto G5 Plus is said to have a 5.5-inch 1080p display, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3GB/4GB of RAM, and a slightly bigger 3100mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to feature Motorola's TurboCharge feature as well and will boot Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. 

Moto G5 and G5 Plus Listed Ahead of MWC 2017 Launch; Pricing Leaked Yet Again

 By Unknown on January 30, 2017       

Motorola might be prepping to launch their Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at the MWC 2017, but ahead of its official launch, there are a countless number of rumors are making rounds on the internet. And today, we have the phones listed on a Brazilian site along with its specifications and partial pricing. 

According to the listing from Bemol, a Brazilian site, the Moto G5 will be sold for Brazilian Real 1099 (approx. Rs. 23,743), and the Moto G5 Plus will cost Brazilian Real 1499 (approx. Rs. 32,200). That said, the phones will be made available in other regions such as India and the US. 

According to the previous, the Moto G5 will be called as the Moto G5 Play and will be a stripped down variant of the Moto G5 Plus. The phone is expected to feature a 5-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, 4GB of RAM, and a 3000mAh battery cell. 

Also Read: The Yet-To-Be-Announced Blackberry Mercury To Boast Of The Same Camera As Google Pixel Phones

On the flip side, the Moto G5 Plus is said to have a 5.5-inch 1080p display, the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC, 3GB/4GB of RAM, and a slightly bigger 3100mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to feature Motorola's TurboCharge feature as well and will boot Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box. 

Also, Motorola officially sent out the press invites for an event at the MWC 2017, where the company might unveil the Moto G5 and G5 Plus along with a couple of Moto Mods. But, all these are just rumors, so take them with a grain of salt. 

Moto G5 will be the next Moto G5 Play?

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 29, 2017       

Motorola is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Moto G5 and G5 Plus on February 26th in an event during MWC in Barcelona. The Moto G5 Plus specs and design is no longer a mystery, as the device have been already leaked multiple times.

According to technoblog, the Moto G5 (non-plus) variant could be the next Moto G5 Play i.e. the Moto G5 will be a successor of the Moto G4 Play and will carry almost same specs.

With a model no. XT1672, the Moto G5 will feature a 5" Full HD display, which is quite impressive as compared to its predecessor. The device will sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor, with superior graphics performance than Snapdragon 410, found in the previous model (Moto G4 Play).

Rest of the specs includes 2GB RAM, 32GB Internal Storage with a memory card slot for up to 128 GB, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front and a 2,800 mAh battery. 

Summing up the specs, the Moto G5 will carry almost same features as the Moto G4 Play, but with an upgrade screen resolution, internal storage, processor and design. It seems that there's going to be no Moto G5 Play this year because Moto G5 will take place of the Moto G5 Play!

As per previous leak, the phones are believed to be priced at 1099 Brazilian Real and 1499 Brazilian Real respectively, which further converts to Rs. 23,750 and Rs. 32,500. 

Source (In portuguese) | Via Roland Quandt (twitter)

Moto G5 and G5 Plus to Carry the Same Price Tag as their Predecessors

 By Unknown on January 28, 2017       

Lenovo-owned Motorola has already sent out media invites for an event to be held at the MWC 2017, where the company is widely expected to unveil the much-anticipated Motorola Moto G5 and G5 Plus. 

However, rumors have it all for now. In the latest leak coming out from the prominent tipster, Roland Quandt (@rquandt), the Moto G5 and G5 Plus will be priced similarly to their predecessors, Moto G4 and G4 Plus, at least in Brazil. 

Motorola G5 and G5 Plus will carry the exact same price tags as their predecessors it seems, at least in Brasil. 1099/1499 Brasilian Real.

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 27, 2017

Going by the previous Brazilian prices for Moto G4 and G4 Plus, the phones are priced at 1099 Brazilian Real and 1499 Brazilian Real respectively, which further converts to Rs. 23,750 and Rs. 32,500. 

Also Read: Moto G5 Plus Full LEAK! Specs And Pictures!

Having said that, these prices will be revised when taking the phone in Indian smartphone scenario. But, for now, these are the prices of the Moto G5 and G5 Plus.

Moto G5 Plus renders showcased by Case Maker

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 26, 2017       

We have already seen multiple leaks, renders and real life Images of the Upcoming Motorola Moto G5 Plus. What appears to be the Case Maker Renders of the 5.5-inch Moto G5 Plus has been published by Roland Quandt of winfuture.de .

As you know, the only Motorola device that has been leaking in recent weeks is the Moto G5 Plus, and it even passed through the FCC recently. It's rumored to come with 4GB of RAM, a 5.5" 1080p screen and a new all-metal design similar to the Moto Z. 

The FCC listing also revealed there will be other variants of this phone, one having 2GB of RAM, so it's very likely that the Moto G5 will come in Plus and Play variants like in 2016.

We already know that Motorola will announce the Moto G5 Plus on February 26th in an event during MWC in Barcelona.

Here's how one case maker thinks the Motorola Moto G5 Plus will look. Seems based on preliminary renders from Lenovo/Moto (1/2) pic.twitter.com/gKAUojiARW

— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) January 26, 2017

Moto G5 India launch set for March 2017, will be priced at ₹14,999

 By Vaibhav Jain on January 13, 2017       

We have already seen multiple leaks, rumors and even real life Images of the upcoming Motorola Moto G5 Plus smartphone.

According to Igyaan, Motorola will launch the Moto G5 and the G5 Plus in India in March 2017 while the Moto G5 Play will be announced later on. 

The 4GB RAM model of the G5 Plus will go on sale with a starting price of  ₹14,999. There will be two storage options i.e. 32 GB / 64 GB.

As per earlier leaks, the device will be announced in March and will be offered in two color options, Silver and Gold when Motorola officially announces the devices at its press event.

The Moto G5 Plus will pack a 5.5" Full HD display, Snapdragon 625, octa-core clocked at 2.0GHz paired with Adreno 506, 4GB RAM and 32GB Internal storage. 




The device will sport 13-megapixel rear cameras with dual-LED flash, and 5-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and selfies. The G5 Plus is said to include a 3080mAh battery, Front facing fingerprint sensor and Android 7.0 Nougat.

Source: iGyaan