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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10 years ago
LG's choice to build a modular flagship smartphone is so brave it borders on nutty -- too bad the phone doesn't live up to its potential. It's a powerful smartphone with an inspired approach to photography, but it feels like LG made too many compromises to make the G5 work with its swappable...
Pros:
- Great performance
- Dual-camera setup is fun
- fascinating
- Modular design has potential
Cons:
- The first add-on accessories aren't great
- Fit and finish doesn't impress
- Middling battery life
10 years ago
It is being considered revolutionary by many tech pundits because of its ‘modular' design, but does the LG G5 have what it takes to go against its Android flagship rivals?
Pros:
- Great Performance Good Camera Modular options
Cons:
- Not the best Design Complex UI Expensive
9 years ago
LG G5
LG G5 Quick Review by mark2410 Thanks to Clove for the loaner. Full review here http://www.head-fi.org/t/810010/lg-g5-review-by-mark2410 Brief: LG and its modular bottom. Price: ￡480 which is about US$700 Specifications: Go see GSMarena , LG's own website includes bugger all information.
Pros:
- Very powerful computationally
- Pleasantly controlled audio
- Potential for modular enhancement
Cons:
- Bland looks
- Fly out of your hand rear coating
- Wallet ouch
9 years ago
LG G5 review: the modulator
All signs point towards change at LG. After years of unique designs and smaller experiments, like the LG G4's curved display, the South Korean company has now manufactured a modular smartphone. Whether this concept can convince you to buy one, you'll discover in this LG G5 review.
Pros:
- Better feel compared to the G4
- Freed from bloatware
- Good display
- Camera system supports creativity
- Modular expandability
- Removable battery
Cons:
- Imperfect design
- Future of modules is uncertain
- Photo quality leaves much to be desired
- Workmanship of our test model
- Always-on unusable in direct sunlight
9 years ago
LG G5
There was lot of hype surrounding LG's quirky modular G5, but it didn't last all that long. The visions of this Project Ara like device with a wide selection of add-ons that you switch at will hasn't really happened, leaving us with a good phone that fails to stand out.
Pros:
- Lovely screen
- Great wide-angle camera
- USB-C fast charging
Cons:
- Dodgy build quality
- Software is on the ugly side
- Expensive modules
9 years ago
Really a great phone at this price
This Phone got the PRODUCT OF YEAR 2016 award from WHAT HI FI and FIVE OUT OF FIVE ratings from STUFF. And also got many awards. Really a great phone at this price . Camera is fantastic .
8 years ago
Worst phone ever
I bought the phone in June, at first I thought I would just have to get used to it. But the more I use it the more I dislike it. It's slow, my pictures get deleted, it overheats for no reason, even if the screen is off and noone is touching it.
10 years ago
New LG G5 Dual SIM 16MP 32GB Smartphone Pink review
This is the phone to get if you want a removable battery, but it fails to live up to its world-changing Swiss Army Knife potential.
Pros:
- The LG G5'
- s unique modular design lets you swap in fun accessories
- It has (two!) great rear cameras, expandable storage and a replaceable battery -- a rarity in high-end phones.
Cons:
- Although you can swap out some parts, there aren'
- t enough to make this feature compelling
- You can only access the phone'
- s app drawer in a specialized theme.
10 years ago
LG G5 review: Mix-and-match design can't beat Samsung's S7
This is the phone to get if you want a removable battery, but it fails to live up to its world-changing Swiss Army Knife potential. LG phones often play it safe, but this modular G5, which lets you swap out some parts, is all risk. I love the innovation -- no other company has gotten this far with a modular phone -- but unfortunately the device falls short on execution.
Pros:
- The LG G5's unique modular design lets you swap in fun accessories. It has (two!) great rear cameras, expandable storage and a replaceable battery -- a rarity in high-end phones.
Cons:
- Although you can swap out some parts, there aren't enough to make this feature compelling. You can only access the phone's app drawer in a specialized theme.
10 years ago
Two in one: LG G5 camera review
The LG G5's built-in super wide angle lens and the optional camera grip with a variety of controls earn it some extra points and make it a unique proposition for mobile photographers. Its pixel-level image quality is not among the very best, but exposure and color are good down to very low light levels. The G5's only major drawback is its video mode. It offers very little control over capture and low light footage shows little detail and high noise levels. If that is something you can live with, the LG G5 is an easy recommendation for any mobile photographer.
Pros:
- Mobile still photographers value good control over the image capture process.
Cons:
- Those who are more interested in video capture, or class leading pixel-level still image detail
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