The Lenovo owned brand, Motorola is all set to launch its new smartphone, Moto E5 Plus. Motorola sent invites to all YouTubers and bloggers for the launch event on July 10. This mobile will be exclusively available on Amazon.in.
It’s just 8 days away from the launch, so we will give you a clear insight into the device and which will make you understand the device better and decide whether to buy it or not.
In a 30 sec video shared by Motorola, the company is emphasizing the large battery, quick Motorola gestures, waterproof capabilities, and its camera.
Moto E5 Plus Specifications
GENERAL
| Release date | July 2018 |
| Colors | Black, Mineral Blue, Flash gray, Fine Gold |
| Dimensions (mm) | 161.9 x 75.3 x 9.35 mm (camera bump 0.4mm) |
| Weight (g) | 200 g |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 |
| Removable battery | No |
| SAR value | – |
DISPLAY
| Screen size (inches) | 6 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution |
HD+ (1440*720)
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HARDWARE
| Processor | – |
| Processor make | Snapdragon 435 SoC |
| GPU | 505 Adreno |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | SD card |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256GB |
SOFTWARE
| Operating System | Android Oreo 8.0 |
| Skin | Pure Android(stock) |
CAMERA
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel |
| Rear Flash | LED |
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Front Flash | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5 mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
| SIM 2 | |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | Yes |
SENSORS
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
Moto E5 Plus runs on Android Oreo 8.0 and doesn’t have any custom skins which is great. This device is powered by 5000mAh battery which is one of the best features of this device. Motorola claims a 1.5-day battery life with moderate to heavy usage.
The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of default storage. Moto E5 Plus has a dedicated microSD card slot which can support up to 256GB.
The 18:9 display is nothing special when compared to other budget offerings. 12MP on the rear and 8MP on the front. No AI capabilities, No bokeh effect. This device supports 15W TurboPower charging that claims to offer 6 hours of usage within 15 minutes of charging.
Price in India
In Europe, this device costs €170 which is approximately INR 13,600. However, the company has a track record of offering devices for 10% lower price than in European markets. So, the price is expected to be around 11-12k INR.
With this price, Moto E5 Plus will be a competition for Redmi Note 5, Redmi 5, and Oppo Realme 1.
Moto E5 Plus Availability in India
The company officially announced the release date os Moto E5 Plus as 10th July. The mobile will be exclusively available on Amazon.in. The booking will open on 10th of July.