While still on the hunt for the 32GB version from a bricks and mortar store, came across this. While the 16GB with 3GB ram version is available in stores, the 32GB is still a Motorola website exclusive at $449 and the grey version is a couple of weeks wait too.
Ditto, I hadn't considered how close the G5 models were to release. I can't say I would have jumped on this right away though, as I got mine from mobileciti's eBay store when there was a $100 voucher off $300+ plus purchase at the time. The inclusion of NFC does hurt a little though….not that I've been itching to use NFC for anything in particular.
Note this is a Pre-Order for 17 May.
Waiting for hardly normal to get this phone so I can use my amex $50 off $350 deal.
I can't decide on this model or the Z Play. I think the Z Play has a better screen and is slightly bigger at 5.5" instead of 5.2. I should have jumped on the Z Play Good Guys deal a few weeks back!
I've had my Z Play for a few weeks now and having a phone you never have to worry about charging during the day makes such a difference in using a phone.
Is the Z Play dual SIM with a separate slot for microSD card?
The finger print sensor on the G5 Plus doubles as home, back and app list keys instead of using the on-screen buttons. Do you know if the Z Play's finger print sensor has this feature? Apparently it is enabled through some Moto app I think.
Good Guys phone is the 16GB/2GB edition.
The key distinguishing features of this mid-range phone are:
* Both SIM slots and the microSD card slot can be used at the same time. Most dual SIM phones make you choose between a second SIM or a microSD card.
* Band 28
* NFC (note that reader is located on the front close to the moto logo)
* Close to vanilla Android 7
In my opinion the biggest omission is the use of microUSB port instead of USB-C.
Forgot to mention one other feature:
* Gestures on the finger print reader are brilliant! They replace the three standard onscreen buttons in most scenarios.
Is the phone dual sim by default?
only the USA model might be single sim i think
the deal is for the 4gb version versus TGG's is for 3gb.
So TGG haven't corrected their listing? It says Internal Storage:32GB under item specifics
Just checked phone I purchsed from Good Guys last week for $322.20. It is 16GB ROM (storage) / 3GB RAM. At that point in time the specifications were very limited.
I would report it as an error, but I couldn't find an easy way to do that.
My understanding is that it 32GB/4GB is only available in Australia directly from Motorola, however MobileCiti do state it is 100% Australian stock.
@mathew42: May give you grounds to try claim a further discount or return if not satisfied….if they aren't switched on enough that the extra details were put up later
@Sammyboy: The $322.20 price was only available for a few hours. I suspect the discount on all Moto phones was an error because someone didn't realise the Moto G5 was being released that week.
I'm happy with the price and the phone.
waiting for the same phone in Harvey norman so we can price match and buy with the AMEX
Edit: refreshed :p
Don't think HN will sell G5 plus 32/4 version. But I will wait for eBay promotion then buy from Mobileciti eBay store.
been in store yes then can order the 32/4 version
and moto site lists them as a stockist
Tempppptttingggg! Never dealt with Mobileciti for warranty though.
Would they warranty themselves or do we go via Motorola Australia? If it's some export warranty then PASS.
Claims to be 100% Australian stock so should be covered by Motorola Australia warranty.
The US version doesn't have NFC. Many in US are asking why can't we have the international version?
Ohhhh didn't realise that! Every phone should be mandated to have NFC these days! Google should enforce it as standard! 32GB is fine then :D
@downforce:
isn't sd card is cheaper then factory ram anyway even if you chase down the wizz bang fast one @128gb
Would any experts know whether this can be used for OW PB?
https://www.exeltek.com.au/motorola-moto-g5-plus-16gb-smartp…
This is the 32Gb/4Gb, the other model is 16Gb/3Gb.
The G4Plus had 32/3 and 16/2 combos. I have the G4Plus 32/3.
Edit: I only recently bought my G4 Plus, wish I had done some research and waited to get this instead. Either way, I'm happy with my G4 Plus 32Gb/3Gb that I got from MobileCiti, they are easy to deal with.