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Motorola Moto G5
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Motorola Moto G5

Released: 2017, February. Released 2017, MarchPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front, aluminum/plastic back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G5
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
ColorsLunar Grey, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
ModelsXT1672, XT1676
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight145 g (5.11 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40
Charging10W wired
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Released2017, February. Released 2017, March
Announced2017, February. Released 2017, March
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions144.3 x 73 x 9.5 mm (5.68 x 2.87 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGeekBench: 2580 (v4.4), GFXBench: 2.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G5 Overview

About Motorola Moto G5 Motorola Moto G5 is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Motorola Moto G5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Motorola Moto G5 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Motorola Moto G5?

The Motorola Moto G5 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Motorola Moto G5 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Motorola devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Motorola Moto G5 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G5 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G5 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G5.