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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8 years ago
LG G5 review: An unrefined flagship blazing a new path
The LG G5 isn't the handset most people are going to pick up when they go into their local retailer or wireless carrier. Samsung has done an exceptional job of refining its offering this year to diminish previous flaws, while LG has taken extra care to eviscerate themselves temporarily with their...
10 years ago
New LG G5 Dual SIM 16MP 32GB Smartphone Pink review
The G5 is LG's flagship handset for 2016. Finished in aluminium, the G5 features a fast Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.3 inch Quad HD screen, and plenty of memory. It has a modular design, with an optional snap-on camera grip, and a fingerprint sensor on the back.
10 years ago
LG G5
The G5 comes with a heavily skinned version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow . In addition to its own icons and a modified settings menu, LG has gone a step further and removed the app drawer, so all your apps are spread across the home screens, iOS-style.
Pros:
- Speedy processor
- Wide-angle camera mode and manual controls
- Removable battery
- Unique accessories
Cons:
- Heavy software customization with some key Android features disabled
- Considerable carrier bloatware
10 years ago
LG G5 review: the most interesting smartphone you can buy
I like the LG G5 a lot, it's a real joy to use. Not because it's a perfect smartphone, but because it's innovative. If you want a 'stand out' smartphone to make a geeky statement, the G5 is it. The modular design is interesting, and the ability to swap the battery is key for some.
Pros:
- Genuinely innovative
- Great camera
- Removable battery
Cons:
- Accessories are a gimmick
- Build doesn't match rivals
10 years ago
A phone with a difference: LG's G5 reviewed
LG's quest for the ultimate flagship phone has been all about constant evolution, and for its 2016 attempt, we're seeing the best one yet. Is it enough to unseat Samsung and Apple?
Pros:
- Design is nice
- A typically lovely screen from LG
- though one that isn't OLED
- Two cameras
- the first of which is pretty good
- Blazingly fast 4G speeds
- Gesture keyboard is very good in this generation
- Replaceable battery
- "Friends" accessories bring more functionality to a phone
- even if they are...
Cons:
- Edge is sharper than you expect
- Android feels more like iOS
- and that may not appeal to all people
- No water-proofing
- Battery life isn't on par with other 2016 flagships
- "Friends" accessories aren't necessarily cheap and don't come with the phone
- Changing one of the accessories means switching...
10 years ago
LG G5 review: a power user's friend that just misses the mark
The LG G5 is an interesting experiment. Its modular slot at the bottom of the phone holds potential, but I suspect it will never be filled. It does allow users to replace the battery while still providing a solid smartphone.
Pros:
- modular design
- great cameras
- good screen
- replaceable battery
- microSD card slot
- USB-C
Cons:
- slightly less than premium build
- battery life not the best
- fingerprint scanner not quite as good as some
10 years ago
LG G5 review: Modular misfire?
LG has its foot firmly on the gas. Its G5 flagship totally shake-ups the top-end phone market by introducing a module-based design so that additional accessory units can be added for new features and operation.
Pros:
- Really good camera
- plenty of power on board for slick experience
- modules make a point of difference unlike the competition
- decent Quad HD screen with at-a-glance always-on feature
Cons:
- Not great battery life
- design looks plasticky
- modules impact design and we can't seem them catching on
- fingerprint scanner small and less receptive than some competitors
10 years ago
LG G5 review: A flagship contender that needs some spit and polish
The smartphone world is a cut-throat space. While lesser phones squabble over features and price, flagships must stand apart and give people a compelling reason for choosing them. Apple's iPhones stand out by offering a unique platform, Samsung offers a best-in-class camera and gorgeous design with...
10 years ago
I really respect LG for trying something new with the G5. The wide angle camera is great and something I've really enjoyed using (despite the megapixel shortfall), but the modular design, while clever, feels unfinished.
Pros:
- Unique design
- Great screen
- Wide angle camera
Cons:
- Modular design is lacking
- Metal feels like plastic
- Could be cheaper
10 years ago
New LG G5 Dual SIM 16MP 32GB Smartphone Pink review
I really respect LG for trying something new with the G5. The wide angle camera is great and something I've really enjoyed using (despite the megapixel shortfall), but the modular design, while clever, feels unfinished.
Pros:
- Unique design
- Great screen
- Wide angle camera
Cons:
- Modular design is lacking
- Metal feels like plastic
- Could be cheaper
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