LG G5 H850
LG G5 is built around a modular concept. There are currently two modules available that extend the functionality of the phone. The camera module slides onto the phone and transforms the phone into a camera including buttons and a camera grip. The audio module has been developed in co-operation with Bang & Olufsen (B&O).
LG decided to ditch the modular design for the successor LG G6 due to limited interest among consumers.
Manufacturer: LG
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9 years ago
LG G5 review\n
It's easy to get sucked into the internet vortex of hate when it comes to smartphones. Little issues tend to be magnified. I didn't have a real issue with the G5's metal body not really feeling like metal - until it became a problem and somehow grew a crack where the modules meet the phone.
Pros:
- Innovative design
- USB-C
- QC 3.0 charging
- Excellent camera and fingerprint sensor
- Removable battery and microSD expansion
- Optional modules means additional functionality
Cons:
- Modular section may be ill-fitted
- Updated software is different
- not better
- Long-term viability of "Friends" unknown
- Display is aggressively dark in auto
8 years ago
Better priced and at least as good as its Apple equivalent
A good phone with clear mono sound. It has a clear to see screen which is quite large, but mine can be a bit temperamental when you swipe to answer a call. It has a great dual lens camera and fingerprint sensor security.
6 years ago
Fab phone does everything I need
I have had this phone for some time now and I still love it, rather than renew contract with a different phone I swapped to SIM only...now I am looking to upgrade my LG but my mobile phone provider does not support LG so am gutted...may have to change provider if I can find one who has LG phones !
Pros:
- Style/Design
- Features/Settings
- Performance
- Quality
- Easy To Use
10 years ago
"LG G5 is going places"
In my opinion, I see LG G5 phone as a mobile technology that are user friendly. It has good features that can keep customers coming back. The long lasting battery and clear voice modulation is what make it stand out from the crowd.
Pros:
- affordable
- light in weight
Cons:
- takes longer time to charge
9 years ago
Now, more than ever, manufacturers are exploring alternative ways to differentiate smartphones. One savior to the oversaturated smartphone market, that is rife with products with similar specifications, may come in the form of modularity.
10 years ago
LG G5 Review: A Bold Bet on the Future of Phones
I love that LG is trying to change things up with the G5's modularity, but overall the feature feels rushed. When unveiling the phone in February, LG touted a Hi-Fi module that was supposed to improve the phone's audio output, but the accessory in question has since disappeared from LG's website and...
Pros:
- Cool modular design
- Great wide-angle camera
- Solid performance
Cons:
- Bland look
- Below-average battery life
- Heavy-handed software interface
10 years ago
With an improved battery swapping system, the LG G5 isn't a bad phone, per se. But various other features probably looked better in the R&D lab than they do in real life.
I never thought I'd write this about any phone, but the LG G5 just feels a bit desperate. It feels rushed. It feels like LG's designers were locked in a room, working on what could be a very good phone, and then someone bolted out the door Leeroy Jenkins-style, and unleashed the G5 on the world...
Pros:
- Innovative
- Great screen
- Fast
Cons:
- Feels half-baked
- Build quality issues
10 years ago
LG G5 review
The innovative features are flawed to one degree or another, casting a dark shadow on a phone that otherwise does have a lot of offer. I never thought I’d write this about any phone, but the LG G5 just feels a bit desperate. It feels rushed. It feels like LG’s designers were locked in a room, working on what could be a very good phone, and then someone bolted out the door Leeroy Jenkins-style, and unleashed the G5 on the world before the concept was fully realized.
Pros:
- Innovative
- Great screen
- Fast
Cons:
- Feels half-baked
- Build quality issues
10 years ago
LG G5 review: less than the sum of its parts
If the LG G5 was just another Android rectangle, I could end this review right now with the words "buy the Galaxy S7 Edge." LG's riposte to Samsung is, however, more ambitious than a single phone.
Pros:
- Move to metal construction is step in the right direction
- Flagship class display
- performance
- and camera
- Dual-camera system has massive creative potential
- Friends modules prove situationally useful
Cons:
- Plagued by lack of refinement
- Saddled with carrier bloatware
- Overshadowed by better smartphone alternatives
- Extra modules don't add enough value yet
10 years ago
LG G5 Review
LG has tried something a little bit different with the G5. While its predecessor was a decent handset with a solid collection of features, it didn't sell as well as LG was hoping due to strong competition from Samsung and Apple.
Pros:
- Excellent range of hardware, including a fast Snapdragon 820, great 1440p display, fingerprint sensor, microSD card slot, and USB-C
- Comfortable, ergonomic design
- Dual camera system is versatile and takes fantastic photos
Cons:
- The modular slot is a complete dud, providing no compelling additional features
- LG's ‘metal' body is underwhelming
- Software lacks the polish a high-end phone deserves
- Disappointing battery life
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