Moto G5S Plus Launched In India – All You Need To Know

Motorola has launched an upgraded version of its Moto G5 Plus smartphone, called the G5S Plus. The new smartphone is a bigger version of the G5 Plus with features like larger display, premium build, and dual rear cameras. It is one of the first Moto devices to sport a dual camera setup. What else is the new device bringing? Here’s all we know about the Moto G5S Plus Price in India, Specifications, and Feature

Moto G5S Plus

Price & Availability

Price Rs 15,999

The Moto G5S Plus is priced at Rs 15,999. It will be available exclusively on Amazon.in from August 30. During the initial launch, the Moto G5S and the Moto G5S Plus were priced at 249 EUR (approx Rs 18,848) and (approx Rs 22,697), respectively.

The Moto G5 Plus with 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage is now available for Rs 14,999.

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Specifications

Processor 2.0GHz octa-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM 4GB
Internal Storage 64GB (expandable up to 128GB)
Display 5.5-inch, full HD (1080p)
OS Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Primary (Rear) Camera Dual (13MP + 13MP) with dual-LED flash
Front Camera 8MP
Battery 3000mAh
Dual SIM Yes

The Moto G5S Plus sports a larger 5.5-inch display with a full HD resolution. The Moto G5 Plus comes with a 5.2-inch full HD display. However, it is powered by the same Snapdragon 625 processor along with 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage.

The new smartphone gets a major boost in terms of camera. It features a dual camera setup (13-megapixel color sensor + 13-megapixel Black & White sensor) on the back. The Moto G5 Plus comes with a single 12-megapixel camera on the back. The front camera has also been upgraded. The new handset sports an 8-megapixel front camera (up from 5-megapixel camera on the G5 Plus).

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Features

  • All-metal construction
  • Aluminum body
  • Dual rear cameras
  • Larger display
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Turbo Charging
  • Dual SIM
  • NFC
  • Gesture Control
  • Water resistant
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • Multiple color options

The Moto G5S Plus features an all-metal anodized aluminum design body. The G5 Plus sports a plastic-metal hybrid chassis (only the back plate is made out of metal). The new handset runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. It comes in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold color options.

Also read: How Does A Dual Camera System Work?

Conclusion

When compared to the Moto G5 Plus, the new smartphone features a major improvement on the camera front. With the inclusion of a dual rear camera setup, the Moto G5S Plus will follow the likes of OnePlus 5, Honor 8 Pro and iPhone 7 Plus. In its price segment, the mid-range smartphone will face competition from a few devices with dual cameras such as Honor 8, Lenovo Phab 2 Plus, and Coolpad Cool 1 Dual. Do the new upgrades make the G5S Plus a smart buy? Let us know in the comments section below.

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