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Motorola Moto G5S
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Motorola Moto G5S

Released: 2017, AugustPrice: About 150 EURStatus: Available. Released 2017, August

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
CPUOcta-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUAdreno 505
NFCYes (XT1794 only)
SAR0.46 W/kg (head)
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandMotorola
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ModelMotorola Moto G5S
PriceAbout 150 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsLunar Gray, Fine Gold, Midnight Blue
ModelsXT1793, XT1794, XT1792, XT1799-2, XT1790
Single5 MP, f/2.0
StatusAvailable. Released 2017, August
Weight157 g (5.54 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40
Charging15W wired
FeaturesLED flash
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Released2017, August
Announced2017, August
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions150 x 73.5 x 9.5 mm (5.91 x 2.89 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PerformanceGeekBench: 2277 (v4.4), GFXBench: 2.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Motorola Moto G5S Overview

About Motorola Moto G5S Motorola Moto G5S is another flagship from Motorola's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2017. Motorola Moto G5S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB 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 G5S 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 G5S?

The Motorola Moto G5S 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 G5S 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 G5S void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Motorola Moto G5S will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Motorola Moto G5S run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Motorola Moto G5S.