In addition to the Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play, Motorola also announced the Moto E5 Plus and Moto E5 Play today. These are a tier below the Moto G6 line, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be great budget choices for those on a…budget.
These are going to hit carriers, so Motorola wouldn’t reveal pricing to us (we’ll update this post as we get it). You should expect them priced below the Moto G6 phones, though, which could mean $100-$200 and a heck of a value.
The Moto E5 Plus looks like it belongs in the Moto G6 family and features a 6″ HD+ display, 12MP camera, massive 5000mAh battery, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, and a Snapdragon 435 processor. The Moto E5 Play is almost an entirely different device with removable 2800mAh battery, 8MP rear camera, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage, and a Snapdragon 425 or 427.
The Moto E5 line will hit the US this spring. You’ll be able to buy both from the Motorola Store.
Moto E5 Plus
Moto E5 Play
Moto E5 Plus, Moto E5 Play Specs
| Moto E5 Plus | Moto E5 Play | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 1.4GHz octa-core Adreno 505 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 or 427 1.4GHz quad-core Adreno 308 GPU |
| Storage / Memory | 32GB; microSD support (128GB) 3GB RAM | 16GB; microSD support (128GB) 2GB RAM |
| Display | 6" HD+ IPS LCD (1440x720, 18:9) | 5.2" HD LCD |
| Cameras | Rear: 12MP (f/2.0) Front: 8MP (f/2.2) | Rear: 8MP (f/2.0) Front: 5MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh 15W TurboPower Charging | 2800mAh (removable) 5W or 10W rapid charger |
| Connectivity | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 No NFC | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.2 No NFC |
| Network | LTE: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 41, 66 WCDMA: B1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: B2, 3, 5, 8 CDMA: BC0, BC1, BC10 | LTE: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 38, 41, 66, 71 WCDMA: B1, 2, 4, 5, 8 GSM: B2, 3, 5, 8 CDMA: BC0, BC1, BC10 |
| Other | Micro USB (USB 2.0) 3.5mm headphone Fingerprint reader Front speaker Water repellent coating Nano SIM | Micro USB (USB 2.0) 3.5mm headphone Fingerprint reader Front speaker Water repellent coating Nano SIM |
| Size | 161.9 x 75.3 x 9.35 mm 200g | 151 x 74 x 8.85 mm 150g |
| Colors | Flash Gray, Mineral Blue | Black |
This post was last modified on April 19, 2018 7:09 am