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    Lenovo Moto G5 Plus Handset Delivers Strong Features for the Price

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    March 27, 2017
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      1Lenovo Moto G5 Plus Handset Delivers Strong Features for the Price

      1 - Lenovo Moto G5 Plus Handset Delivers Strong Features for the Price

      With the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S line dominating the smartphone market, it’s easy to get the idea that people need to spend nearly $1,000 on a handset just to get reasonably good mobile experience. But the Moto G5 Plus tries to buck that trend with a $230 price tag and a host of strong features. For that price, users will get a processor that can still handle most resource-intensive tasks and ample storage for photos and videos. The handset also comes with features traditionally reserved for high-end devices, like a surprisingly powerful camera and a fast-charging battery. The Moto G5 Plus is arguably the best example so far this year of a smartphone that attracts mobile shoppers without breaking their budgets. 

      2Moto G5 Has a Reasonable Processor for the Price

      2 - Moto G5 Has a Reasonable Processor for the Price

      The Moto G5 Plus runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, an octa-core chip featuring a 2GHz clock speed, and the Adreno 506 GPU. Up to 4GB of RAM is available.

      3Design Doesn’t Look Cheap

      3 - Design Doesn't Look Cheap

      The Moto G5 Plus might have a low price, but it doesn’t look cheap. The device features an aluminum body that makes it water-repellant (but not water-resistant).

      4Camera Features Are Impressive

      4 - Camera Features Are Impressive

      The rear-facing camera has a 12-megapixel sensor that can focus 60 percent more quickly than earlier models, according to Motorola. It supports 4K Ultra HD video capture and dual LED flash. The front-facing camera lens has a 5-megapixel, wide-angle sensor.

      5It Has a Strong Battery With Rapid Charging

      5 - It Has a Strong Battery With Rapid Charging

      Motorola said the Moto G5 Plus has a battery that can last all day on a single charge. The device also comes with the turbo charger feature, which can add up to six hours of battery life in just 15 minutes.

      6Data Storage Is Adequate

      6 - Data Storage Is Adequate

      The Moto G5 Plus features 32GB or 64GB of storage, allowing most users to save their photos and videos on the device. There also is a microSD card with up to 128GB of storage capacity.

      7Gorilla Glass Protects 5.2-Inch Screen

      7 - Gorilla Glass Protects 5.2-Inch Screen

      The Moto G5 Plus’ 5.2-inch screen should suffice, featuring full-HD resolution and 424 pixels per inch. Motorola uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology to keep the display safe.

      8It Runs Android Nougat

      8 - It Runs Android Nougat

      To its credit, Motorola has bundled Android 7.0 Nougat in the Moto G5 Plus, so it has the latest security updates. Motorola hasn’t said whether it will send out OS updates after its release.

      9Lenovo Ships the Moto G5 Plus Unlocked

      9 - Lenovo Ships the Moto G5 Plus Unlocked

      Motorola’s Moto G5 Plus ships unlocked, so it can be used on any network. Since it supports both CDMA and GSM networks, it works with all major carriers, including AT&T and Verizon.

      10Moto G5 Plus Supports Hand Gestures

      10 - Moto G5 Plus Supports Hand Gestures

      Motorola is offering “Experiences” with the Moto G5 Plus, including a fingerprint sensor to lock and unlock the handset and a feature that enables users to interact with the device through certain gestures. There’s also a feature called Moto Display where users can get a “quick preview” of the notifications they care about. Users can also interact with the device using other gestures, like turning their wrists or using a “chopping” motion, to access different apps and features.

      11The Price Is Aggressively Low

      11 - The Price Is Aggressively Low

      At $230, the price could be the Moto G5 Plus’ best feature. Those wanting 64GB of storage will pay just $300. The device is available now for pre-order and will ship in the last week of March.

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