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: 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.
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
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
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
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