Lenovo S5 (32GB) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Lenovo S5 vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 9:51 PM, updated: 6/17/2021 1:34 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G5 Plus X Lenovo S5 (32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB) Compare Lenovo S5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo S5 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Lenovo S5 (32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.7"10% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP115% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

39 Common items in both devices

2GHz 64bit Octa-core

32GB (22GB available)

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

155 grams (5.43 ounces)

Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

+32 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Other model names	联想S5, Lenovo S5 3GB RAM + 32GB PABX0000CN, PABX0001CN	Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (32GB +2GB RAM) XT1687, Motorola Potter
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Lenovo	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2018	3/1/2017
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.5 x 154 millimeters (2.89 x 6.06 in)	74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/100 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26,66) TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (5V/3A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Flame Red • 2.5D glass screen • ZUI 3.7	• Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Lenovo S5 (32GB)	Moto G5 Plus (XT1687 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered