Moto says “hello” once again with the newest addition to its best-selling line of smartphones globally, Moto G. Launched locally today, Moto shakes up the mid-range smartphone market with the g5s and the g5s Plus.
Almost a year into its re-launch in the Philippines, Moto has seen immense support from fans of the brand and the local consumer market. To keep this momentum going, the brand has a lot of things in store for consumers heading towards the holiday season and they’re kicking it off with the launch of their newest smartphones.
Moto g5s Plus
There are a few things you can’t leave home without and one of those is your smartphone. If you’re in need of a capable daily driver, look no more. The special edition of the moto g5s Plus is feature-packed and beautiful without even trying. On the outside, it’s garbed in a metal chassis that looks refined yet feels sturdy in the hand, while inside it reveals a combination of generous storage and processing power to see you through every task. But, the real icing on the cake here is its dual rear camera setup. It ships with two 13 MP rear cameras with depth editor, f/2.0 aperture, and color balancing allowing you to capture moments twofold the quality of smartphones with single imaging sensors.
Quick Specifications:
- 5.5-inch FHD, 1080p display protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3
- 3000 mAh battery with TurboPower fast charging
- Water-repellent nano-coating
- Dual 13 MP rear cameras, supports 4K video recording
- 8 MP wide-angle lens with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash
- Dual SIM
- 32 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 4 GB RAM
- 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor
- 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU
- 4G LTE/ NFC/ Bluetooth 4.2/ Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ micro USB
- Finger print scanner
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- Ships with the Moto app for enabling Moto Actions and Moto Display
PHP 14,999 (first 100 buyers will get a free JBL Go Bluetooth speaker)
Moto g5s
Moto also launched the lite version of the g5s Plus, the g5s. This smartphone is equally capable and gorgeous with its 3 GB RAM-Snapdragon 430 processing mishmash and an all-metal unibody design. Its single 16 MP rear camera with ultra-fast focusing also packs a mean punch.
Quick Specifications:
- 5.2-inch FHD, 1080p display, protected by Corning Gorilla glass 3
- 3000 mAh battery with TurboPower
- Water-repellent nano-coating
- 16 MP rear camera with phase detect AF, f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, and professional mode
- 5 MP wide-angle front camera with LED flash
- Dual SIM
- 32 GB onboard storage expandable via micro SD
- 3 GB RAM
- 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor
- Android 7.1 Nougat
- Bluetooth 4.2/ Wi-Fi/ NFC/ 4G LTE
PHP 10,999 (available starting October 20, 2017)
Hello 10.10.10
Earlier this year, Moto has expanded their reach in the country with the opening of its “experience” retail stores in SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM MOA, and SM Batangas. And to celebrate the 10th month of the year, on its 10th day, Moto simultaneously opened six new retail stores across the country namely in Glorietta, SM Sta. Rosa, SM Dasmarinas, SM Calamba, SM Cebu, and Gaisano Davao, now hitting 10 retail locations serving Filipinos nationwide.
The company has also announced a couple of promos for consumers to enjoy.
Here’s a quick look at the smartphones Moto has rolled out since its re-launch:
