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Motorola Moto G5 Plus
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Motorola Moto G5 Plus

Released: 2017, February. Released 2017, AprilPrice: About 240 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 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 506
NFCYes (market dependent)
SAR0.09 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, plastic frame
ModelMotorola Moto G5 Plus
PriceAbout 240 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps
ColorsLunar Grey, Fine Gold
ModelsXT1685, XT1687, XT1684, XT1686
SAR EU0.30 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.2
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass (USA model only)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - XT1687 (USA)
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 38, 41, 66 - XT1687 (USA)
Charging15W wired
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Internal32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, February. Released 2017, April
Announced2017, February. Released 2017, April
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGeekBench: 4255 (v4.4), GFXBench: 3.5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G5 Plus Overview

About Motorola Moto G5 Plus Motorola Moto G5 Plus is a discontinued device from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Motorola Moto G5 Plus has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 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 Plus 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 Plus?

The Motorola Moto G5 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G5 Plus 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 Plus run?

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