Moto G5 Plus Review: The Best Android Phone Under $300
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- Each year, the title of "best smartphone under $300" gets harder to snag - and each year, Motorola nails it yet again. The Moto G5 Plus is a worthy successor to its affordable forerunners, with smart software, useful features, and a price tag impossible to ignore. Even in a world of Honor 6Xs and Axon 7 Minis, I still think it's the best phone under 300 smackers - but will that hold true for you? Find out in MrMobile's Moto G5 Plus review!
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Seeing a lot of comments regarding the compass in this phone. The G5 Plus I tested has a magnetometer (compass) and it works just fine! It appears that the standard G5 (i.e., NOT the G5 Plus) lacks a compass. The G5 Plus *does* include it.
And one more thing, Indian variant has NFC :)
MrMobile [Michael Fisher] I pre ordered it on amazon. I was on the fence about it but your review cleared up all the questions I had about it. my last two phones were over $500 and for what I used them for there's no need to spend that much.
The European version definitely lacks a magnetometer. But has NFC.
I guess the international model has NFC without magnetometer while the US version has magnetometer without NFC
The Indian variant has NFC but lacks magnetometer. But the real bummer is the background noise while recording videos. It's horrible.I hope Lenovo fixes it with an update
to all of these kids screaming "this phone is ugly". this is going to be the best looking device when your ass is on a budget when you get older... just being realistic.
farrius dean I have it and think it looks really nice lol. Although, I was on a budget and only buy unlocked phones. Could never afford an Apple or Samsung phone or most flagships.
farrius dean Hahaha, true story
farrius dean i have it and tbh..
it looks really cool
I don't mind the camera bump or how it looks like a cheap product attempting to look expensive
It actually doesn't look that bad in person than in the renders or in videos, as other people would say it (although I would much prefer the design of the Moto G2 or the ergonomics of the Moto G3).
farrius dean I know right
"This one wants you to marvel at its magnificence. And uuuuuh, I don't think it works." Exactly! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the old plastic design looked miles better than this wannabe metal mess. Great review!
TechAltar The story behind G5's awful design?
Im actually fine with plastic since im a NOKIA GROWN UP CHILD man i remember playing snake and playing diamond rush on the x2 and im 13 as of 2018
Social Jetlag) I actually prefer plastic phones. But first world problems, right?
I actually liked this design a lot, it reminds me of the HTC
If you're buying a phone for what it looks like, go get a fucking iPhone. I bought this phone because it's incredibly feature rich for the price point. That's all it's intended for and it delivers.
Micro USB is not necessarily a bad thing, for now. As someone with a phone that uses USB type C, I know that it's pretty annoying when you forget your charger/cable, and no one else has one.
Tal Sterenberg I have face that. I forgot the charger @ office and I have to go back to pick it up as no one around had USB c charger.. but it's India u know..
Same here in Lebanon+ i think those type-c are rare and cost more than microusb here
Raphaël Khoury normal usb type C is similarly price where im living
Phantom Network which phone do you use ?
C is for people who have a pathological need for the newest. Like the people who upgrade their iPhone every time one comes out. What do they call them? Oh yeah, suckers. I'll stick with ubiquitous dependable tech until it's obsolete.
This is why I love Mr Mobile channel. By having sponsors that are not related to the product you're reviewing, you get to produce unbiased reviews. A lot of other big name Tech reviewers only review phones sponsored by the very company that makes the phone. Talk about conflict of interest 🤔
Hey thanks! Avoiding conflicts of interest like that is my number-one priority, so I appreciate you taking notice!
You could literally review a spec of dust and I'll still watch. You're amazing.
*"To its credit, It does float clearly"*
Dear Lenovo,
New flagship phone with the Moto X Pure's design please,
Thank you
Given Moto's promise that Moto X models will be backwards compatible with the current Moto Mods for three years, I don't think we can expect a significantly different flagship design for the next two model years at least.
TechPassion And while they're at it, they can update the moto x pure to nougat whenever. Still waiting :/
I'd be happy with security updates from this year...mine is still on like September or October.
Erik Hinrichsen he's talking about moto x, and you're talking about moto z.
Erik Hinrichsen Moto X series is not over either. Its gonna make a comeback this year later Q3/Q4. I'm sure its going to be an upper-mid range device, without moto mods (only exclusive to the z series) if leaks turn out correctly
I see Mr. Mobile, I click and watch. Your reviews are just amazing Michael.
Thanks very much!
He can review a piece of fried chicken and it'll be a fantastic review lol
I'd love that actually. *NEW CHANNEL: Mr.FastFood*
Esteban Cordova agree
That is pretty much true in my case as well!!
Still a better choice than the HTC Ultra failure
Webster Kollie well said🤣👏👏
Clous von but it has "poor use of space" :p
Webster Kollie It's not a bad phone actually,but it's hefty price tag makes it one of the worst flagship phone to buy in 2017
It's a good phone but it is the price tag. If the U ultra was about 400$ that would be hard to beat at the price.
the HTC Ultra is a much better phone then this,not that the Moto G is a bad phone!
dude, you looked high AF on the music streaming shot! :D it's nice to know the moto G is still going, even if it's trying to copy more of its competitors now. the trackpad fingerprint sensor is one of those things i didn't think i wanted until i started seeing newer phones do it, and get sad that my n5x doesn't do it. keep it up man!
Great review Michael! Just ordered mine, look forward to reviewing it also :)
your review is what convinced me to buy the Moto G5 plus, and thanks for the mintsim ad. This phone has everything I've been waiting for. 64gb storage, charging port and audio port on same side, micro SD card storage is a plus, stock Android, and the price is still flagship killer like the OnePlus One I'm upgrading from. The Amazon discount was icing on the cake. I almost bought the OnePlus 3T, but wasn't ready to change all my cords to USB-C yet, and I've never used my Android pay. I could wait any longer for Nokia's smartphone to come out in US, plus it looks like they wanted to charge flagship prices anyways.
Yesssssssssss now you listen up Fisher,if my noodles are overcooked when this videos done we're gonna have some problems rofl.
Stephen Granville love this comment
Just love your presentation of the content
i love how good snapdragon 625 is. it would be even good for flagship, just as good battery on this soc is
Indeed. I'm looking forward to how it performs on the KEYone.
I think it works best here because it’s so clean
You should do a review of MintSim, mainly because they are sponsoring you and it's an interesting T-Mobile alternative.
Bruh MintSim and Project Fi please
Bruh mint sim is just TMobile I love it works good out east if you're in Utah Sprint is a better
I've watched this on my Moto X pure, which is still a great phone.
My all-time favorite smartphone accessory was the "Grip Shell" for the original Moto G. I wish they'd make that for their budget phones again.
Stared the video thinking it was a terrible phone (had g4 it was great) and by the end I was convinced to buy. Wow Mr. Mobile
memes. Kanye I had a g4 but now it won't boot up
Mr. Mobile. The best Review. I am so looking towards your S8 review.
As I get older(soon to be 30), I'm starting to care less and less about specs and devices and more about price...
With solid devices like this G5+ on the market for its price point it makes me furious and feel like an absolute idiot knowing I paid $849 for my current 6S+....
And with the current trend of devices creeping into the $800 range. It's making devices like this G5+ REALLY appealing to me!
TheAverage Joe agreed! Now that I'm 40 with a kid and a mortgage etc...I can't justify the cost of flagships anymore lol. Especially flagships like my months old Galaxy S8 that randomly reboots and now freezes at the drop of a hat. Have the Moto G5 Plus in the mail right now.
Deborah Gimbel they're getting ridiculous... idk wtf I was thinking when I got my 6S+... I mean, devices like the Moto G5+ weren't on the market at that time, but still...
The sad part is, it looks as fast if not faster than my iPhone, with the same or better quality camera, yet it costs 1/3 of the price... like wtf... that's just bullshit and really puts things into perspective for me about Apple and other flagships....
TheAverage Joe I'm 28 and I feel same way.. had lg v20 and went to this and wouldn't look back. The price to performance is amazing
Christopher McGill the g5 runs faster then the lg v20?
Ditto on all counts. I’m after years with Apple I’m kicking the habit and going with this one. My wife got hers a few days ago and she loves it!
Correct me If I'm wrong, but a fair warning, Prime Discounted Phones comes with ads built into the lock screen and additional bloatware - that is where the discounted price come from
Audie Liem if I remember correctly you can turn them off easily ( the lock screen adds)
And even worse; you CANNOT unlock the bootloader or root the phone. Thus buying the prime discounted phone literally locks you in on being stuck on the original ROM/OS. That's the primary reason I bought a G4 directly from Motorola instead of Amazon.
I gladly paid that extra $50 for that nagging feeling that Lenovo/Motorola wouldn't uphold release dates for the OS updates they promise.
I am getting the 64GB 4GB Ram version of this soon! Im leaving iOS as my daily phone OS to Android since my tablet is also Android.
i recently subbed to your channel, but I think I speak for everyone subbed: your reviews are great, the voice, the editing..keep up the great job Michael :D
One of THE best tech reviews I've seen in a long time. Great job!!!
Saw Many Reviews of Moto G5 Plus...but Waited so Long to See Mr.Fisher Review.
Now HappiLy Satisfied.😊
Watched the whole ad to support Michael, the best reviewer on the planet.
thanks for u came back .. u watched u firstly u reviewing nokia 1020 u got grt speaking sense bro that mKes ur reviews totally casual nd non dramatic.. i was watching pocketnow only for ur reviews..
time to reach at yr best of best michael fischer
1:40 That's Levono for ya. Back when Motorola was owner by Google, their phones were AWESOME
holy shit i wasn't expecting to see this phone's review on your channel!
Good job michael! :D
Been waiting for this review and I'm not disappointed.
Dear Michael, the best thing about your review is you also consider to review the budget mobiles.. while others only glued to flagship models.. your reviews are best.
Finally !!! Waiting for Michael to upload it !! Now I've got a strong and decisive recommendation. I've used only flagship devices till now. But this year, I want to change that. I guess this video gave me the much needed direction. Thanks Michael !!
Wow I feel so early. MrMobile still the Android review king! the g4 doesn't have gestures?
LeBeautiful it does. though I had to turn off the flashlight on my wife's since it came on inadvertently all the time.
himay333 ok great!
Love these videos. The cinematography is great. And it's 60fps too which is also a really big plus
1:09 - 2:06 Great way to nail it on that part. A budget phone must be honest with itself and shouldn't try to hard to be what it shouldn't be. Also, there are those who prefer the warmth of the premium plastics as well as the variable colors that can stand out from the samely metal. Extra credit if it's customizable and the back plate is replaceable, and even more so if the battery is easily replaceable!
And another great, objective review as always! It's a shame that updates are getting slower since Lenovo bought Motorola. Could that also explain the choice of materials for this G5?
I've had a prime exclusive g5 plus since it came out and it is by far the best phone I've ever owned. A year and a half later and it still runs perfect and just as fast as when I got it.
Nice review! And I like this wallpaper haha 😀
i am not a video editor not a director, but i am a real fan of your work. One thing i noticed about the top tech youtubes is that they show their face to much in their videos. examples unbox therapy, mkbhd, Austin, Jonathan and so on. maybe this is the key your channel needs to grow up. I have to say that every video you make is a piece of art but i think CZcams "has to face you" more often.
I appreciate the feedback! But one of the founding principles of this channel is to make the product under review the star - more so than the host. So when I have space to fill, I'll always tend toward shots of the product over shots of me.
Damn, your reviews are damn good. Very honest and detailed!
Great review. I absolutely agree with the last statement. Everytime I see a Lenovo Moto I remind myself, "you're just gonna put a case on it anyways; the design won't matter."
I'm so happy Arlo got a CZcams channel
Thank u Michael, I bought this device and I;m using mint sim!! First, I got lost cuz I couldn;t set Mobile data but I did it according to an instruction received by mint sim. I am so happy for paying cheap amount of bill
This is my dad’s first smartphone. Everyone else in my family has had iPhones for years, but I am pretty surprised at how decent this phone is for the price.
Great Review! Amazing Voice! You sound like a News Anchor but more versatile! ;DDD
The gestures on the fingerprint scanner are a cool alternative to capacitive keys
I'm pretty happy with Motorola updates so far. I bought a Moto Z in February and so far it had Nougat out of the box and two security updates. Maybe that's because it's a more expensive phone than the G, but hopefully I don't get disappointed by the roll out of 7.1 or 8.0.
love the video, and your voice is like frankieonpcin1080p with a hint of australian
just received it tomorrow ,was waiting for your review but got it anyway
Looks are subjective. I personally really enjoy the premium materials, yet friendly rounded corners. To each their own :)
+Colton Mandell indeed! Cheers!
Same! Although the premium materials on the Moto G5 Plus makes me miss the grippiness of the Moto G3 & G4. But then again, the Moto G line was never known to look great at all.
you review like a professional i like your voice and accent
Great reviews I must say on point! The little sarcasm here n there made me laugh! Your voice makes u sound older until I sig pic lol
Just got a G5+, in the UK it has NFC, really like it so far, cheap and cheerful
Those home button gestures alone is really interesting. I just wish Motorola had more of a mid-range. Other than a low-budget or a high end phones.
I actually like the metal back. it feels much better than the plastic back found on old ones. plus the camera bump and Moto logo makes it stand out enough. the camera is also really good
Sick reviews is the reason I always watch you!! This is a great phone do buy it!! Been using for a week now!!
Yay! I've been waiting for your review of the Moto G5 Plus. Michael Fisher has the best reviews anywhere. Period.
I have the 2013 Moto G. Man it was awesome. I still use it sometimes just because I love it so much.
Hey man, nice vid, I was actually wondering to buy this phone because mine was recently stolen and I didn't have the money to buy an expensive one. But with your review you convinced me, good job.
Yet another great review Mr mobile. Well done sir :)
Another fantastic video!! Love mr mobile!
Nice video , you provide such cool and unbiased reviews , and yes this video helped me to confirm my purchase for the moto g5 plus . Lastly i am big follower of you watching your videos since you were in pocketnow.
P.S. keep up the great work sir , support from India.
You deserve a SIR title , Michael
Love your videos! Awesome review, as always...
Really nice. I'm very happy without NFC. I think the budget segment is getting better. My Zmax Pro I'd great for a small price.
I agree to you as it offers optimized processor of SD 625, but now I've switched to G6 which is really nice in terms of looks and it's snappy. Keep making these good contents. Very nice reviews 😄.
❤️ from New Delhi
hi michael
really like the way u give ur review !
Great honest review . My Samsung s4 is dying I'm having to charge constantly even with new battery! I think this moto represents great value I might buy it. Can't justify 1000 bucks on rip off iPhone or 'flagship' galaxy crap
Great...More budget phone reviews please!
BTW, for non-US viewers: the international versions of the G5 Plus have NFC. Although not sure if all other countries get 3GB RAM options.
Amazon version with ads is going for $185 for the 32gb/2gb ram version. Good deal if there will be a way to remove ads.
The Moto G series are pretty cool for midrange/budget/starter handsets... My previous phone was a Moto G 2, and for the money, it had some awesome features such as front-facing stereo speakers, a gyro, proximity sensor, compass, LED alert light... Quite a few features you would find on a flagship, but usually not on a budget... Only had 8 GB of on-board storage and 1 GB of RAM, but what do you expect? For two years, I used the shit out of it... Still have it and now use it as a mini-tablet...Just no carrier functions enabled, strictly internet, photoediting, and image storage...
Negan Lannister - Woww! I just went in the opposite direction... I upgraded to an HTC 10... With the Moto X Pure now out of production, and on limited support, that left the Moto Z, which I did not like because of all the optional and expensive mods... My sister has a Galaxy S7, and I was not impressed with that handset's on-board sound quality through wired headphones... Then I ran into a few friends I knew who were still using old HTC M7s and M8s, and got a walk-through of their handsets... After that, I was interested in an HTC product, and the rest is history...
Michael thanks again for a wonderful review! this phone will be the successer to my 6p!
how about honor 6x.......is it better than g5 plus
This Moto G review is getting me excited for the next Moto X
(im still using the 2014 model)
Very good review, professional and well delivered.
There's a blue sapphire variant coming which looks quite good. Folks who are considering it, should wait for that variant.
my phone was 250 bucks. 5.7" QHD screen, 128g storage, 6gb ram, snapdragon 820, adreno 530, Dolby Atmos sound and a 21mp camera
should i buy this now ? or wait for a new budget phone
Great video. Appreciate it. I only use Moto G and so good to know if the new one is good. I'm upgrading from Moto G2.
hey i'm gonna get this phone! :D
edit: i got the lunar grey/platinum and i f*cking love it so much. I don't mind the camera bump, or any small flaws that were talked about in the video.
The camera is good, but that's coming from someone who barely uses it (LUL)
Also over here in Brazil - we got the NFC, but it's not really used..
The battery is decent, but if i use too many power-sucking apps it's okay.
and the front-firing speaker- _amazing._ for music or calls, it's great.
i switched from a Samsung, but.. I quickly adapted to the difference.
And i've walked around with it naked ever since I got it, and it survived a fall hitting the floor, and i thought it would damage the camera - but i am careful, and it was one fall only, with no damage.
in general, _I love this phone._
Best Reviewer Ever. Love the review! Keep it UP!
I would love a review of the g5s plus 4/64 GB varient I know not a whole lot changed but the time I've spent so far with It has really impressed me
I am totally in love with lunar grey model 😍
I love your reviews and your honest opinions.
Always great reviews! If i hear budget, i always think of xiaomi. You can get a mi5/mi5s for 220-280$, which is basically a flagship. A direct competition for this Moto would be Redmi 4 (snapdragon 625), which way cheaper.
thnq so much your reviews are the best thanx again
I bought it in India for INR 15,200 at its launch offer. Camera performance is more than I expected from a budget device.
Hey, it's Florence Ion !!!
Great review and I'm definitely going to look at buying this very soon
Just switched from iPhone 6s plus to this. So far i love it!
I missed Android
looks aside its a solid phone! thank you Michael great video!
Unsurpassed quality video as always. Thanks!
Love this phone, got it and have had zero problems
I'm looking for an affordable phone. Tough choice between G5 Plus and Nokia 6. Waiting for your Nokia 6 review tho.
Awesome video Mr Michael Fisher Mr Mobile 👍👍💯😀
I hope Otterbox makes cases for the Moto G again with this one. The Moto G3 combined with the Commuter case was one of the most durable devices I've used. Might even abandon my S7 Active. (Unless they start showing up unlocked on places like Woot or Amazon for a similar price)
always like your videos! Michael Fisher sounds better than MrMobile
I don't think the design is actually that bad, I kind of like it. I'm tempted to get one as a backup unit.
I was a big Motorola fan. My first android phone was the Moto g 1st gen. But after the acquisition by Lenovo, i think all the things i use to love are gone.
My view changed after i bought the Moto g 4th gen (last year's Moto g). The phone worked pretty good in the beginning, but after the use of a few months, i started to notice some problems.
1. The phone use to heat very quickly, even after mundane tasks like web browsing on LTE network.
2.Also, one of the biggest issue is that the display on this phone isn't a good one. After 2 months of use, i noticed some ghost icons n display bleeding around the edges. I looked it up online on the forums, and found out that i wasn't the only one who had this problem.
Although, the camera n battery life of this phone are still pretty good, but the display issue indicates that lenovo chose some low quality display to cut the production costs and bring down the price of the phone. This never happened before Lenovo's acquisition.
My 1st gen moto g still works pretty good as my mom uses it and can perform day-to-day tasks.
I wish Lenovo realises this and makes the required changes. But for now, my next phone will not be a Motorola phone and i would suggest you all not to get this one either.