Not everyone wants, needs, or can afford a flagship-class smartphone, so we're grateful to have a market with no shortage of mid-range phone options. But while those budget-priced offerings from some manufacturers feel like afterthoughts, other phone-makers have earned well-deserved reputations for...

Decent value; Great battery life; Attractive build

No real waterproofing (nano-coat only; Aging micro-USB port; Bokeh effect produces underwhelming results

It is overall a good phone in this range

Build quality; Hardware; Battery life

Occasional app crashes; Portrait mode is worst; Reflective display

Long has the Moto G line of budget smartphones been considered excellent. Not just at Tech Advisor but worldwide, we've come to expect a lot of phone for not a lot of money when the latest one comes out.

I am happy with the build and performance of this phone, so far. The Moto G line is good for people who don't need all the fancy features, but still want a good phone that will last and get things done.

Overall, the Motorola G5s Plus is a premium looking phone for its price, it is a splash resistant phone, has a good build quality, Full HD display, Snapdragon 625 processor and a good dual-camera setup on its back.

The Moto G series has been one of the most popular series in the budget/mid-range segment in the country (many people say the first Moto G actually changed the Indian mobile phone market) and the company has now added the Moto G5s and the Moto G5s Plus to it – interestingly, after introducing the...

Improved camera; Smooth Performance; Stock Android UI

Average Battery Life; Camera cannot handle glare; Takes time to process some images

The Lenovo Moto G5S Plus once again redefines the word "budget."

Excellent value for money; Solid performance; Good battery life; Excellent software experience

Micro USB port – it's 2017; Lackluster camera

The Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus are the latest updates to Moto's entry-level Android smartphone range, updating the Moto G5 , and G5 Plus. As each new model has been introduced, the features and quality of the phone has increased, with the Moto G5S Plus featuring a dual-camera on the back, making it...

Pro mode gives manual controls; Good colour in photos; Fingerprint sensor; Good ram and storage

Reflective screen; Not much benefit in dual-cameras; No OIS

What happens when Motorola tries to release a better version of the Moto G5 Plus - the best budget smartphone around - in the same year? In this case, it succeeds. The Moto G5S Plus is a special edition of the G5 Plus with an improved design, camera system, and a bigger display.

Great unibody design, Excellent battery life, Unlocked; works on every carrier

Poor camera; No NFC; No USB-C

Since 2013 the Moto G series has been a top choice for budget buyers. Until last year most of its phones picked up perfect scores. But the Moto G5 spoilt the record with no major progress, bar a new look.

Upgraded metal frame; Good value; Upgraded metal frame

Camera not great at night; Camera shutter lag