Motorola Moto G5 (XT1672) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G5 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2017 9:44 PM, updated: 3/31/2020 1:01 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Motorola Moto G5 (XT1672) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB) Compare Motorola Moto G5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 (XT1672)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

35 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

+28 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G5 Dual-Sim (32GB + 2GB RAM), Motorola Cedric	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB + 3GB RAM) XT1685, Motorola Potter
Country or region available	Brazil	Australia, (Europe), New Zealand
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2017	3/1/2017
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 144.3 millimeters (2.87 x 5.68 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,28)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) GK40	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G5 (XT1672)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1685 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered