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.

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

Happy to see lg to manufacture such a beast...very great camera..double screen...4gb ram ,microsd card, removable battery ,fast charging, etc

When I reviewed the LG G2 three years ago, I wasn't convinced that LG's decision to locate buttons on the back of the phone was a good idea. Who ever heard of putting volume buttons on the back of a phone instead of on the side?

Removable battery; microSD card slot; 2nd screen with always on clock; 2 front facing cameras for wider selfies

Doesn't have the latest version of Android; Heavy

The LG V10 is a different kind of flagship, with unique design features and a dual-screen display. Does being different make it a better smartphone? Read on to find out.

Exceptional camera and camera software; Secondary screen proves useful; particularly for multitasking; Unique and credible build materials; Comes with great headphones and exquisite DAC

It's big; Body rugged; but not waterproof; Battery only slightly above average; Chipset a bit below flagship

It's large, ugly and it knows it. LG heavily promoted the heavy-duty build to the V10. The 316L-grade stainless steel frame comprises the body of the device with its sidings exposed for flair. The top and bottom caps are reinforced with hard silicon for added shock protection.

+ Useful Second Screen for multitaskers

– Questionable price points given unlocked market; – Fit and finish

LG had quite a disappointing year in 2015 due to lackluster sales of the LG G4. The G4 was a brilliant smartphone in many ways but still failed to gain momentum owing to a few factors. The primary factor being the build quality and materials used.

Brilliant Build Quality and Premium Feel; Rugged and Refreshing Design; Great Camera Quality; Manual Imaging and Video Modes with RAW Support and Bitrate Options; Great Audio Quality; Good Display with Secondary Display; Removable Battery; Expandable Memory

Fingerprint Sensor Isn't Always Accurate; Battery Life Not Good Enough

I've warned a few times in this review against overthinking things. The V10 isn't an overly complicated phone. It's essentially a beefed up LG G4, both in its physicality, and to a lesser extent what's under the hood (with the extra gigabyte of RAM).

Faster; with more RAM; 32-bit audio with DAC; Now has a fingerprint scanner; Excellent camera; now with manual video mode; Fun selfie additions

It's a; And among the heaviest we've used; LG's software still isn't great; Launching with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop; Did we mention it's big