Presented last week end and to be released April 1st, pre order now available, Amazon appears to have an exclusive with added RAM and dual SIM.
Standard 2GB RAM model is £10 less but worth the extra to future proof it. The G5 plus is not available yet.
"This model includes extended RAM of 3GB for faster processing power and Dual SIM card slots to use 2 Sim Cards in just the one device."
Amazon Exclusive Model; 3GB RAM with Dual SIM
1.4GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor with 16GB of Internal Storage
Android Nougat (V7.0) and supports Turbo Fast Charging (80% charge in just 30-40 minutes)
13 Mega Pixel Rear Camera, f/2.0, auto focus, Dual-LED Flash, Auto HDR with 1080p 30fps Video. 5 Mega Pixel Front Camera, f/2.2, auto HDR
5.0 inch screen with 1080x1920 pixels (401ppi), 2800 Li-Ion Removable Battery
External Memory Card Slot (MicroSD up to 128GB) and Fingerprint Sensor
- watson44
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MysticalUndies
2 Mar 1710#3
It has a snapdragon 430. How is this an upgrade?
Gollywood
2 Mar 174#28
I would say the shift to Lenovo for the MotoG has been a complete & utter failure (for me as an anticipating punter & fan of the MotoG 'franchise')
pierleone to MysticalUndies
2 Mar 173#7
It's about the same as the 617, from the G4, but runs much cooler. The G5 Plus has the 625 though, which is a fantastic SoC.
The Moto brand seems to be going downhill recently.
They can't even get a successful Nougat update out for the 4th gen.
ferrarian to reddit
3 Mar 17#34
Not buying anymore Moto devices since it is now Chinese owned
MysticalUndies
2 Mar 1710#3
It has a snapdragon 430. How is this an upgrade?
pierleone to MysticalUndies
2 Mar 173#7
It's about the same as the 617, from the G4, but runs much cooler. The G5 Plus has the 625 though, which is a fantastic SoC.
battlefield1706
2 Mar 171#4
not really a great step up from G4.. pretty much comparable specs with G4.. was hoping for at least a better camera and processor when I heard about its launch... slightly disappointed.. :smirk:
dealcatcherer
2 Mar 17#5
agree with the comments above, the G5 plus is the key one for new specs. However this update brings a smaller phone (size and screen, G4 was too bulky for most light users) with better power consumption, metal body, Nougat at same price point than last year despite £ tumble. For a non heavy user this is a good basic and future proof phone with tried and tested components.
dealcatcherer
2 Mar 17#6
basically if you have the G4 already not worth the upgrade, if you want one then go for this as it has pretty much everything the G4 plus had last year, screen is smaller but much better, less heavy, metal body, more RAM and turbo charging
legohead1977
2 Mar 171#8
Hmmmmm my shortlist is this, P2, Honor 6X or P9 Lite..
little_green to legohead1977
2 Mar 171#11
P2 looks good on paper but has too many bugs that lenovo seem to be ignoring. I reckon h6x is the best pic of that bunch although might want to hold off as apparently they are releasing a 4gb ram version of the 6x soon.
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Standard 2GB RAM model is £10 less but worth the extra to future proof it. The G5 plus is not available yet.
"This model includes extended RAM of 3GB for faster processing power and Dual SIM card slots to use 2 Sim Cards in just the one device."
Amazon Exclusive Model; 3GB RAM with Dual SIM
1.4GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Processor with 16GB of Internal Storage
Android Nougat (V7.0) and supports Turbo Fast Charging (80% charge in just 30-40 minutes)
13 Mega Pixel Rear Camera, f/2.0, auto focus, Dual-LED Flash, Auto HDR with 1080p 30fps Video. 5 Mega Pixel Front Camera, f/2.2, auto HDR
5.0 inch screen with 1080x1920 pixels (401ppi), 2800 Li-Ion Removable Battery
External Memory Card Slot (MicroSD up to 128GB) and Fingerprint Sensor
- watson44
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They can't even get a successful Nougat update out for the 4th gen.
Waiting for the Nokia 6 to drop