Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Motorola moto g5 original?
Copies of the moto g5 look right and even say moto g5 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real moto g5 vs a copy
| A real moto g5 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓MOTO G (4), MOTO G (5), MOTO G (5) PLUS | ✕A different code, or "MOTO G5" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 505 or Adreno 506 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓2 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓7 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The moto g5's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real moto g5. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every moto g5 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 7 and up
A moto g5 showing Android older than 7 isn't what it says.
moto g5 or moto g50?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| moto g5 | moto g50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | MOTO G (4), MOTO G (5) | MOTO G STYLUS 5G, XT2137-2 |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 505 or Adreno 506 | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 2 GB+ | 4 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 720 px |
| Came with | Android 7 | Android 11 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the moto g5?
A real Motorola moto g5 reports MOTO G (4) or MOTO G (5) or MOTO G (5) PLUS or MOTO G (5S). In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the moto g5 have?
At least 2 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the moto g5 run?
It came with Android 7. A version older than 7 means a different phone.
How do I know if my moto g5 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real moto g5, for free.