Nokia 5 vs Moto G5: Can Nokia still make a great phone?

How good is the new Nokia 5? Let’s find out by having a Nokia 5 vs Moto G5 showdown to see if Nokia can still make a great device!

Nokia 5 vs Moto G5: Can Nokia still make a great phone?

Nokia 5 vs Moto G5: Specs Comparison

First, we are going to see how these two phones do in a Nokia 5 vs Moto G5 hardware comparison. In terms of Nokia 5 specs, it is powered by a Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core with 2GB RAM. Meanwhile, Moto G5 specs also include a Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core processor, along with 2/3GB of RAM. Both phones use the same chipset with the same clock-speed, but with only 2GB RAM, Nokia 5 may have trouble running heavy games or multi-tasking.

Now we move on to the camera aspect, Nokia 5 cameras feature a 13MP f/2.0 rear camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The back camera comes with phase detection autofocus and dual-LED flash, capable of recording 1080p@30fps videos. Meanwhile, Moto G5 also boasts a 13MP f/2.0 back camera, but the front camera is only 5MP f/2.2. According to image samples that Nokia is showing at MWC, Nokia 5 camera seems to produce better photos than the Moto G5.

Nokia 5 vs Moto G5: Can Nokia still make a great phone?

Despite having an advantage in the camera aspect, Nokia 5 disappoints fans when it comes to display screen. Nokia 5 only has a 5.2″ HD display, while Moto G5 display is 5″ FHD. But in terms of battery, the new Nokia 5 defeats its rival with a larger battery capacity of 3000mAh, Motorola’s phone comes only with a 2800mAh juice pack. While both phones will be available in 16GB ROM models, Moto G5 also has a 32GB ROM versions. Overall, in this Nokia 5 vs Moto G5 battle, Nokia 5 has better cameras and better battery than the G5, but the device falls short in every other aspect.

Nokia 5 vs Moto G5: Price

Nokia 5 price is expected to be around $200 ~ RM. 890, while Moto G5 price tag is around $210 ~ RM. 935. With such a small difference in price, Moto G5 seems to be a better choice. So, if you are disappointed with Nokia new phones, we suggest waiting for Nokia 8 or Nokia 9 to come.