Motorola Moto G5 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G5 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 155 g | 157 g |
| Released | Mar 2017 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G5 Plus is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-T830MP3 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, auto-HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W TurboPower (Fast charging) | 18W Adaptive Fast Charging |
Body
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 150.2 x 74 x 7.7 mm (5.91 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) | 146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | 157 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM) |
| Protection | Water-repellent nano-coating | — |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR | 4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G5 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
|---|
| Announced | 2017, February | January 2017 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — 155 g for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G5 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?
Motorola Moto G5 Plus — Mar 2017 for the Motorola Moto G5 Plus versus Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).
Is the Motorola Moto G5 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G5 Plus 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 8/10.
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