The 5th generation Moto G devices are excellent smartphones to buy on a budget. The Moto G has a metal design, a battery that lasts all day and it supports fast charging. Plus there is a 13-megapixel ...

BARCELONA, Spain—Somewhat unusually for a newer phone, the Moto G5 isn’t a flat-out better phone than the Moto G4 in every respect. It’s just… different. The biggest upgrade is in the Moto G5’s build.

is a former senior reviewer who worked at The Verge from 2011 until May 2025. His coverage areas included audio, home theater, smartphones, and more. The lesson of Lenovo’s new Moto G5 Plus is simple: ...