Lenovo moto G5 and G5+ - The black eye with a lot of intelligence
26.2.2017
Translation: machine translated
Lenovo makes Moto phones that used to be called Motorola. The Chinese company unveiled the new moto G5 and moto G5+ models at the Mobile World Congress. In addition to their striking form factor, the devices are likely to catch the eye of photography fans in particular.
One thing is particularly striking: the large, black circle on the back of the device. Although some manufacturers, including HTC, have declared the metal body dead, I don't really see what's wrong with it. Both the 5-inch version and the 5.2-inch version feel good in the hand and look sturdy.
Smartphone fanatics are now wondering why I am writing so long and hard about the G5 and G5+ when other devices with more system performance, newer technology and whatnot will be unveiled at the MWC in Barcelona. Because the moto G5 and its big brother with the Plus have one outstanding factor that makes a second look necessary: the price-performance ratio.
No other phone manages to offer the system performance of the moto G5 and G5+ at such a price. Therefore: A review.
Solid average with a few peaks
The back of the moto G5 and G5+ are strikingThe camera is worth a second look, as it is equipped with some additional functions on the software side that are quite impressive. Not only can the camera produce interesting images in manual mode, even for professionals, but the shot can be triggered with a tap anywhere on the screen. Although this is only a software feature, both are indicators of how Lenovo is approaching the mobile market.
The Chinese company is not interested in top-of-the-line flagships. Apparently, they are simply interested in ensuring that the phone user has a good and stress-free experience with the device.
With the specs, that's a given. So that you can also afford the tickets for the places you want to photograph with the camera, the moto G5 will cost you little and the G5+ a little more.
The unique selling point
Nice to note on the data sheet is the technical information that both battery charging speed and performance can decrease with increasing age of the smartphone. We're used to this, but it's still nice to be told this once again.
In short: The Lenovo moto G5 and the larger Lenovo moto G5+ are probably among the most interesting phones if you don't want to own a flagship, but simply want a mobile with all the functions and a lot of comfort in your trouser pocket or handbag.
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