Moto G5 set to launch on 4 April: Here's how it compares against the Moto G5 Plus

Lenovo is not wasting any time with the launch of its Moto devices. After the launch of the Moto G5 Plus in mid-March, Moto India is all set to launch its younger sibling, the Moto G5.Both the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus were launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February. The Moto G5 is the mini version of the G5 Plus. It's not only the size that is different but there are other things as well.The Moto G5 comes with a 5-inch display with Full HD resolution and a Gorilla Glass 3 display as opposed to the 5.2-inch display on the G5 Plus. In terms of the chipset, the Moto G5 houses the entry level Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 as opposed to the mid-range Snapdragon 625 seen on the Moto G5 Plus.In terms of RAM and storage, the Moto G5 will come in two variants - 2 GB RAM + 16 GB Storage and 3 GB RAM + 32 GB Storage. This is in line with its elder sibling - the Moto G5 Plus - which comes in a 3 GB RAM + 16 GB internal storage and 4 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variants. The internationally announced 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant isn't coming to India. Storage is expandable on both the devices.The battery capacity on the Moto G5 is 2,800 mAh whereas that on the Moto G5 Plus is 3,000 mAh. Here is the complete specs comparison between the two phones.

Smartphone	Moto G5 Plus	Moto G5
Display Size (inch)	5.2	5
Resolution (pixels)	1,080 x 1,920	1,080 x 1,920
Pixel Density (PPI)	424	441
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Dimensions(mm)	150.2x74x7.7	144.3x73x9.5
Weight (gm)	155	145
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Connectivity Types	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625	Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
CPU Cores	Octa-core	Octa-core
CPU Clock Speed (GHz)	8x Cortex A53 @ 2.0GHz	8x Cortex A53 @1.4GHz
GPU	Adreno 506	Adreno 505
RAM	3GB, 4GB	2GB, 3GB
Ruggedness	–	–
On-Board Memory	16, 32 GB	16, 32 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, upto 256GB	Yes, upto 256GB
Sensors	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass	Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass
Primary Camera	12MP, f/1.7	13MP, f/2.0
Optical Image Stabilization	-	-
Camera Array	Single Camera	Single Camera
Autofocus System	Phase detection	Phase detection
Secondary Camera	5MP, f/2.2	5MP, f/2.2
Video Capture	4K	1080p
Flash	Dual-LED	LED
OS Version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
AI (Smart Assistant)	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
GPS	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth	v4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR	v4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR
NFC	Yes	No
Infrared	No	No
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Home button	Yes, Home button
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes, FM Radio	Yes, FM Radio
USB Type	microUSB v2.0	microUSB v2.0
USB Standard	USB v2.0	USB v2.0
Battery (mAh)	3,000	2,800
Quick Charge	Yes, Fast Charge	Yes, Fast Charge
Colors	Lunar Grey, Fine Gold	Lunar Grey, Fine Gold, Sapphire Blue
Prices in India	Rs. 16,999	To be announced

Considering the Moto G5 Plus is priced at Rs 16,999 for the 4GB RAM variant and Rs 14,999 for the 3GB RAM variant, we are expecting the Moto G5 to launch in the under Rs 15,000 price bracket as well. It would be quite difficult for the Moto G5 to be competitive if neither of its models are priced under Rs 10,000. Especially considering the recent launch of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A at Rs 5,999. The Redmi 4A houses the Snapdragon 425.So let's wait and watch as to what would be the official prices of these devices on 4 April.