Back in April, LG introduced an upgrade to its flagship phone line, the LG G4 . One of the aspects that LG pushed in order to distinguish its phone from the other high-end devices now crowding the market was the ability to take top-notch photos.

The LG V10 has me convinced that Dr. Ram-chan Woo and his design team really are a bunch of mad scientists determined to bend and shape unique smartphones. This is their latest and, by far, most Frankensteinian creation yet.

From what I have observed, many users absolutely love some of the things that the LG V10 offers, and in my opinion, there are a few reasons to go for it. First, the superb camera capabilities. Secondly the removable battery and MicroSD expansion.

When LG announced that it would release a new line of extra-premium handsets, it wasn't kidding around. As the inaugural device for the company's V-series, the V10 is packed with nearly all of the luxuries found in high-end flagships and then some. It has a fingerprint reader, two front-facing cameras, two displays, tons of photo tools and more. It also has what lots of top-tier phones don't have: A removable battery and expandable memory.

The feature-packed V10 is LG's best smartphone yet -- just be prepared to pay a premium for its selfie- and photo-friendly extras.

The sturdily designed LG V10 gives users more camera control with manual modes for both photos and video; a fingerprint sensor; two front-facing cameras for wider selfie shots; expandable memory and a removable battery.

The handset is pricey; its secondary display doesn't offer any essential necessities and its manual camera features require some time to learn.

If you were to ask me how many cameras and displays a phone needs, I'd say one good one of each. If you ask the same of LG, however, the answer would be five. The new LG V10 Android smartphone has...

As good as mobile cameras get; Solid; rigid construction; Smooth performance; Swappable battery and microSD expansion

Camera app excepted; LG's software stinks; Second screen is an irredeemable gimmick; Battery life isn't impressive for such a large device

I'm a huge fan of weird phones that try to re-imagine the average pocket computer as something different than just a slab of metal and glass. That's why I've come to respect LG's creative risks , even if they don't always stick. But with the LG V10, they may have gone a step too far. What Is It?

It's super speedy, built well (if not a little bland), and yet still has a removable back and battery; Also, that 3000mAh battery lasts for more than a days' worth of normal use-closer to 30 hours, actually

In a market crowded with premium phablets like the Apple iPhone 6s Plus , the Google Nexus 6P , and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 , the LG V10 ($699.99; 64GB) stands out by offering expandable storage, a removable battery, and a handy secondary display you won't find anywhere else .

Fantastic cameras; Removable battery and expandable memory; Second screen has potential; Rugged build

Mediocre battery life; Dated processor; Heavy bloatware and UI layer

LG's V10 has the best smartphone camera we've ever used.

The best smartphone camera we've used; Durable metal body; Gorgeous Quad HD screen; Manual camera and video mode; Fast fingerprint sensor; Fast performance

Second screen fails to hold attention; It's big and heavy

The LG V10 is now available from Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile and AT&T, falling within the $600 – $700 price range off-contract. If that's more than you're comfortable spending, you can pick up the device from these carriers at a subsidized rate.

Military Standard 810G certified for shock resistance - Durable design - Sharp and vivid screen - Manual video controls - Hi-Fi DAC - MicroSD card expansion - Removable battery - Dual front facing cameras - Fast charging - Fast and accurate fingerprint scanner

- LG software package is still cluttered - Inconvenient placement of secondary screen

It's easy to get overwhelmed by the V10 when you first pick it up, but the features that rise to the top make this a phone worth owning. I really like the durable design, excellent camera and manual mode for video recording.

Sturdy; durable design; Cool second-screen feature; Sharp; vibrant display; Advanced manual video recording; Replaceable battery and microSD slot

Slower than some other flagship phones; Too much bloatware