The Moto G5S Plus is an incredibly compelling piece of hardware. We crowned its younger sibling the Moto G5 Plus the king of budget back in April of this year, and this newer ‘S' variant improves upon this model in every way.

Great build quality Punchy LCD screen Fantastic battery life Simplistic UI Useful "Moto Actions

Outdated micro-USB Sub-par speakers Low-quality camera(s

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

Motorola has taken its budget darling, the G5 Plus , and tweaked it just enough to deliver an even better package. There are three key areas in which the G5S Plus outperforms the cheaper G5 Plus: screen size, design and the presence of an all-new dual 13-megapixel camera setup.

Excellent display; Premium design; Speedy performance; Long-lasting battery

Unremarkable dual cameras, U.S; model lacks NFC, Slow Wi-Fi

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

The Moto G5S Plus is the replacement for the same firm's G5 Plus, and while the RRP is slightly more expensive at £259 (AU$430, US$340) we're already seeing heavy discounting.

Really good value; Solid metal case

Camera is slow

I am very happy with the product, really fast, camera better than the same level phone.

Beautiful case and seemed like good quality, but the side buttons on my Moto G5S plus were somehow interfered by the soft cover over those buttons. Played with it a few times, but same result.

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

The Moto G5S Plus offers everything the Moto G5 Plus did, and slaps on a dual-camera on the back. It's better in some ways, but not a real upgrade.

Well built; Dependable performance

Slow camera that is not dependable; Battery life should have been better