virhlpoolSydney
- 5 reviews
Good value for money phone
I have been using this phone for a few months now. It's interface is pretty sleek and the phone has premium feel too due to its metal build even though it is at low price points, particularly in Asian markets. I moved to this phone from my old Moto G3. Moto G and Moto E have been low/medium budget phones but they made me a fan of Motorola phones. All Moto phones, including Moto G5 Plus, look sturdy and build to last.
I have absolutely no complains for the phone! I wish there was a 64GB version available though I could always use an SD card ...Read more
to extend the memory. This phone is available in different combinations of memory and RAM globally, so do some basic search for the variants before you decide to buy one. I like video and camera too. One can't go wrong with this phone. Good bang for the buck.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Patrick HMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- Moto G5 Plus 16GB
- Verified purchase
Excellent Budget Mobile Phone. All the features you need, without the gimmicks.
This would be the perfect phone for those on a budget. It has the essential features of flagship phones, such as NFC and fingerprint scanners, without the gimmicks. The Plain vanilla android UI provides a close to stock experience, without the clutter of flagship phones. However OS updates are a little slow; with the phone still on Android Nougat, as of February 2018. Another downside of the phone is the camera. The quality is alright during the day, however low light quality leaves a lot to be desired. Unlike the Xiaomi Redmi devices, this pho...Read more
ne lacks a compass, which is visible in google maps. The screen is tough but easy to scratch. Due to this, I recommend a screen protector. The phone survived a few drops with a tough case around the phone.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
yulia1985
- 4 reviews
- Moto G5 Plus 32GB
- Verified purchase
Best budget phone
I just bought this phone for my mum and it tickets all the boxes. It has a great battery life and decent processor that can handle most things that you can throw at it. Comes with almost stock Android experience with hardly any bloat. Unless you are a huge tech enthusiast, it can be hard justifying the price of flagship devices when phones like this exist.
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Great Phone!!!
This phone is close to a Flagship phone. One thing that is different between the G5 plus and a flagship is the camera (since motorola had to compromise at something). But for the price that this phone is sold it is a steal. One thing that does stand out is the battery life. So if you are on the run and don't have a charger this is your phone. Overall, it is a great phone with an average camera.
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J man
- 11 reviews
Bang For the Buck
This phone which can be had for the sub 300 mark is a brilliant phone with a fantastic display good battery.
Responsive fingerprint tech and looks good also.
Camera performance is ok but it is a phone not a camera so not realy somehting you can complain about.
Buy it.
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RobSydney
- 4 reviews
- Moto G5 Plus 32GB
- Verified purchase
Good Android Budget Phone
What I liked:
- Big HD screen size ( Perfect for watching videos and playing games)
- Battery Life is about 2 days for me.
- Light Weight and comfortable to hold
- Metallic Body which makes it look good.
- Fast fingerprint sensor. Can unlock the phone quickly.
What I didn't like
- The camera is not good. The pictures shot look really pale and out of colors. Low light conditions make the pictures look grainy and lose details.
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MoFreshMelbourne
- 14 reviews
Great value phone with nice specs
Paid $300 for this a few months after it came out - it's been nothing short of amazing given its price bracket. Camera is decent (nothing to write home about but it does the job) and processor and graphics hold up well for the average consumer. I get two days battery with medium to heavy use and the slim android wrapper means it's close to stock - which means no bloatware. Definitely recommend!
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KyleMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Great bang for buck
A great value for money phone. Looks and feels like a flagship phone. Dual Sim + microSD slot, fingerprint scanner and NFC are a few of its features. The camera isn't bad, but it's enough to capture some decent shots with good lighting. If ou're after a budget phone, I'd highly recommend this one.
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CamMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- Moto G5 Plus 32GB
- Verified purchase
One of the better budget phones
For the price, features and specifications.... This phone is hard to beat.
Purchased at officeworks a few weeks ago for my grandma. So far she's loving it.
Transferring files from her old phone was made very simple and didn't take too long to do.
The phone has a large screen however in the hand, it doesn't feel too large. The quality of the screen panel was fine too. I have a high end phone and didn't see much difference in them.
One thing however, there was no capacitive buttons on the bottom of the device near the finger print re...Read more
ader nor was the finger print reader able to be used as a home button which I found odd. Also, finding a case and screen protector was very difficult! None of the Asian shops had anything suitable. Keep this in mind, you will have to purchase a case online! All in all, this is one of the best budget phones. I would happily recommend this phone to anyone.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
PeachypieSydney
- 4 reviews
Incredible value
Picked up this phone for under $300 and it continues to impress me. I bought before my daughter was born because I wanted a reliably good camera for the thousands of photos I'd inevity be taking and it has lived up to that. The photos are so sharp and that coupled with the storage plus the space for the SD card, it was a no brainer.
I'm a Motorola fan already but the ease in switching over and the lack of junk that comes preinstalled is such a bonus for me.
Battery life is decent, I do end up chewing through it most days but I'm a heavy user....Read more
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Chris
- 5 reviews
Excellent mid-range smart phone
"Goldilocks size" (not too big, not too small) smart phone with user-friendly interface. 5.2 inch colourful and bright LCD screen with front and rear cameras, micro sd card slot for extra storage and Android 7 operating system. I bought this phone as an update for my 4 year old Samsung Note and, although screen size is a little smaller, I found the o/s simpler to use. Highly recommended.
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DanMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Great for the price
This phone is amazing for the price tag. I always wanted an iphone but just could not afford it so I decided to go with this phone. I must say that I am not in love with the look of the phone but the features definitely make up for the way it looks.
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bruce
- 7 reviews
Great value and performance
Makes much more sense than a $1000 phone. Does everything you need, well built. looks good enough in a case. There's no bloatware at all compared to some makes (yes samsung). I watched for a good price for a while and got it from motorolas australian supplier (the moto store) not any kind of import. recommend it
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DazCastlemaine
- 3 reviews
Best mobile under $400
Purchased one for my business because of the dual sim capacity - excellent way to keep track of business and personal calls, texts, etc. The screen is a perfect size for quick emails on the fly. Motorola don't fill their phones with too many of their own apps. Have bought a second one for the wife and my sister has also bought one.
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SC10AU
- 5 reviews
- Moto G5 Plus 32GB
- Verified purchase
Great budget Phone
Bought this phone to replace my old phone which i dropped and broke the screen. It has everything you would expect from a mid tear phone NFC, Good Camera, Dual Sim, Micro SD card and finger print reader. The battery lasts for me for at lease 2 days unless im doing something really intensive.
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benGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Awesome phone for its price
I was using an lg g6, and when I had to get another sim for work, I thought I had to compromise by using this phone for its dual sim feature. Turns out I love this phone and its as good as any other flagship device on the market. Never signing a phone contract again, outright all the way!
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BradAU
- 4 reviews
Great versatile phone
Not the most powerful phone around, but for the price is performs extremely well...mainly due to the near stock android experience.
For the price, you are able to get more powerful chinese android phone, but for the average novice user, that can be extremely confusing to operate. The Moto G5, on the other hand, is tailored for the Australian market, which makes it very easy for anyone to use.
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CintaSydney
- 4 reviews
Moving from iOS to Android
As a previous iOS user the Android system takes a little getting used to. Not sure if the design is intuitive or if was too used to the iOS, took quite a long time to get the hang of it and looking in many different places to find the settings I wanted to change to get my apps working how I like.
Still can't find a way to block specific apps from using mobile data and only use wifi though, which is a bit frustrating. The camera is also not if a great quality.
However the display is big and clear, the sound quality is great. All in all a good phone.
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KarthikBrisbane
- 8 reviews
A nice budget daily driver
A good phone for anyone looking for basic use. It is cheap and has everything that a basic user would want. It is not extraordinary but is worth the price. Has an ok camera and android os too. I bought this for my grandmother and she still uses it and likes it. Would recommend.
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JLeeBrisbane
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
great mobile at cheap price
I like this phone. affordable and responsive. Great value for it's price tag.
Camera is probably 6/10. not the best, but can live with in good lighting.
i like it's fingerprint sensor being in the front. easy to unlock. used a Redmi....where unlock sensor is at the back...not so easy.
Several drops on floor, screen held up without any screen protector and without case.
I do find the reception is a little worse than any other phone. Wifi is weak too. Maybe i got a lemon. but i still can live with it.
Dual sim standby and expan...Read more
dable sd card slot is my main reason too for buying this phone. Will not buy a phone without Dual sim in future. If you looking at this phone..go for it. wont regret it...at least not with this price tagSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Dave D.asked
Does the Australian model of this phone have a magnetometer? Why was my review of this product rejected, I was just pointing out that Motorola deliberately omitted a compass from this model. Please be careful to check specs when buying a Motorola product.
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itaricebubbleasked
I've just submitted my review of the Moto G5 Plus and wondering if anyone has Bluetooth issues with their phone?? I seem to have to unlock the screen on my phone in order for my phone to connect to either my car's Bluetooth or my Smartwatch. If so it kind of defeats the purpose of having a smartwatch connected to your phone.
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I've not had any such Bluetooth connectivity issues. My phone and car are always connected via Bluetooth. The only issue I ever have is music not automatically playing, but that seems to be an issue with the music player app, as calls work just fine. You've also mentioned that Bluetooth breaks up now and then, and I've had this too, when using 2.4Ghz WiFi at the same time. Bluetooth & WiFi share 2.4Ghz, and do interfere with one another. Since switching to 5Ghz WiFi, there's been no issues.
yes I purchased the XT1805 moto g 5 plus from Kogan and am having bluetooth issues. I cant seem to answer the phone normally and have to put it on speaker. I have another moto g 5 plus model XT1585 that works perfectly. I am wondering if the kogan stock was grey import?
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