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Motorola Moto G5 Plus: What are the specs and price in Kenya?

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus was released in June 2017 in Kenya. The smartphone comes with better features than the smaller Moto G5. Its performance and overall design is also better.

The Moto G Plus handset comes with 3/4GB RAM, 16/32GB internal storage, 5.2-inch display and a 3000mAh battery.

In the camera, you get 12MP for the rear facing one, and also 5MP for the front facing selfie camera.

The Moto G5 Plus price is about KSh. 20,000 in Kenya.

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MOTOROLA MOTO G5 PLUS SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL

Operating System: Android OS, v7.0 (Nougat)

Device type: Smart Phone

Sim: Dual Sim (Nano + Nano)

This handset is dual sim capable. Therefore, you can have two operators of your choice. One for calling, and the other for MPESA.

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ANNOUNCED

Global Release Date: 2017, March

Kenyan Release Date: 2017, June

MOTO G5 PLUS BODY

Dimensions: 150.2 x 74 x 7.9 mm

Weight: 155 g

With a thickness of 7.9 inches, the phone feels premium and is way thinner than the normal version. Speaking of the weight, it is 155 grams. To me, this is usually the normal weight of of 5.2 inches. They range from 140 to 160 grams.

DISPLAY

Screen size: 5.2 inches

Form Factor: Touch

Screen resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels

Touchscreen: Capacitive touchscreen

Technology (Display Type): IPS LCD

The Moto G5 Plus has a quality display. At 5.2 inches, it is larger than its normal version and has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.

It comes with an IPS LCD display, which is capacitive.

MOTO G5 PERFORMANCE AND PROCESSOR

CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU: Adreno 506

Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625

Now, the performance of this handset is really good. You get a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset. In it, you find an Octa Core CPU. It is clocked at 2.0GHz.

That, coupled with the Adreno 506 GPU, ensures that you have a good experience using the handset. Games will run faster and app launches will be snappy.

STORAGE

Internal Storage: 16/32 GB Storage

RAM: 3/4 GB RAM

External Storage: Up to 128 GB

Card Slot: microSD Card

Phonebook: Unlimited

Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

Call Records: Unlimited

When it comes to ROM, you can go with16GB or 32GB. That will depend on your storage needs. In addition, it can be expanded to a maximum of 128GB using a memory card.

Speaking of the multi-tasking capability of the Moto G5 Plus; you have two choices. 3GB OR 4GB. In my own opinion, there isn’t a big difference when it comes to the two.

MOTO G5 PLUS CAMERA

Primary camera: 12 MP Camera

Front Camera: 5 MP Camera

Video Recording: Yes, 1080p@30fps

Camera Features: Geo Tagging, auto-HDR

Now, in the selfie camera, you get 5MP and in the primary rear facing shooter, you find a 12MP. To help you take better images, the device comes with HDR and autofocus.

You should also note that it has a lower Megapixel count in the rear facing camera compared to the MOTO G5. By now, you should be aware that the MP count does not usually translate to the quality of the camera.

MULTIMEDIA

Audio Player: AAC, AAC+, MIDI, WAV, eAAC+, MP3, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, WMA

Video Player: MPEG4, H.263, WMV, H.264, HD

Games: Yes

FM Radio: Yes

Speakers: Yes

Audio Jack: 3.5mm Audio Jack

MOTOROLA MOT0 G5 PLUS BATTERY

Type: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery

Stand by: NA

Talk time: NA

The Moto G5 Plus is powered by a 3000mAh battery. With all this capacity, the smartphone can last the whole day without requiring a recharge. However, it does not come with fast charging capability.

CONNECTIVITY

GPRS: Yes

Edge: Yes

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth: v4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR

USB: microUSB v2.0, USB Host

GPS Facility: with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS

Browser: HTML5

3G Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps