Motorola Moto G5S Plus First Impressions: A Tiny Upgrade On Paper, But It’s More Than That

Motorola launched the fifth generation Moto G smartphones (Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus) in March 2017. Just after six months, the Lenovo-subsidiary has announced special editions for the same smartphones, dubbed as Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. The G5S is a modest upgrade to the original Moto G5, and so does the G5S Plus to the G5 Plus.

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However, in real life, the G5S Plus seems to be a major upgrade to the six-month Moto G5 Plus. Priced at Rs. 15,999, the Moto G5S Plus brings in dual cameras and full metal body, when compared to the Moto G5 Plus. Here are our first impressions for the Moto G5S Plus, along with the differences with Moto G5 Plus.

Plastic Frame is a Thing of The Past; Welcome Unimetal Body

The first noticeable change you notice when you pick up a Moto G5S Plus will be the build quality. Motorola has gone with complete metal construction, unlike the Moto G5 Plus which arrived with a plastic frame for a better cellular reception, and of course, to reduce the cost.

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Without any doubt, the Moto G5S Plus feels more sturdy and premium than its predecessor. However, apart from the build quality, the design of the device hasn’t changed a thing. The G5S Plus also brings back the Moto dimple, which is a good thing.

Sacrifices the Compact Form Factor

Another massive change which you’ll notice with the G5S Plus is the bigger screen. The smartphone flaunts a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and carries a pixel density of 401 PPI. In contrast, the Moto G5 Plus came with a smaller and compact 5.2-inch Full HD display. Motorola did not compromise on the quality of the screen though because both the G5 Plus and G5S Plus offer great displays for the asking price.