Testseek.co.uk have collected 628 expert reviews of the LG G5 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for LG G5.
March 2016
(81%)
628 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
-
0 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
810100628
The editors liked
Practically unrivalled feature set
Big claims regarding brightness
New 48-inch version is ideal for gamers and smaller spaces
The performance of the LG G5 is super slick. The Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM shine – making everything from emails to gaming quick and easy
I'm also a fan of the QHD display
Which at 5.3 inches is excellent for a Netflix binge or a gaming se
Modular design
Wide-angle camera
Removable battery
Customisable software
Attractive price
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
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
Genuinely innovative
Great camera
Great cameras
Good screen
Replaceable battery
MicroSD card slot
USBC
Accessory slot
Dual-lens camera
Great screen
A full metal design
Wide angle rear camera
Neat always
On display
Accessories available
Fantastic camera
Alwayson display
Excellent Camera
Great Design
Modular Aspect Has Potential
Excellent Performance
Great Battery Life
All Metal Design With Zero Antenna Bands
Great picture
Great sound (with Hi-Fi Plus module)
Superb camera
Expandable memory
Clever dual cameras
Fast
Modular design has potential
Good screen quality
Lovely screen
Great wide-angle camera
USB-C fast charging
Modular design with replaceable battery
Sleek metal body
Amazing camera
More than enough power
Considerable potential for the future
Superfast when it comes to opening apps and surfing the web
Great camera features for selfie lovers such as the ability to take a photo by speaking world like cheese or smile
Or even face detection mode that activates the shutter when it sees a face as
The editors didn't like
Tabletop stand sold separately
Needs further testing
My main sticking point with the LG G5 is its battery life. Having used the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge
The G5 just can't compete and that's a real shame
It all too often found itself running low as I left work
And dying completely shortly after getting home
Not metal all over
Modular design is a blessing and a curse
So-so battery life
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
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
Accessories are a gimmick
Build doesn't match rivals
Slightly less than premium build
Battery life not the best
Fingerprint scanner not quite as good as some
Dull design
Sure to be expensive
Battery could be bigger
Uninspiring look
No more app drawer
Always
On screen is a battery drain
Build quality iffy
Accessories pricey
Modular concept needs to be fleshed out
Modular Aspect Feels A Little Beta At Present
Switching Modules Is Clunky
Lackadaisical sound without Hi-Fi Plus module
Soso screen brightness
Modular expansion may not pan out
Dodgy build quality
Software is on the ugly side
Expensive modules
Future potential has yet to be realized
Battery life is weak
Modules are hard to connect
The rear of the smartphone doesn't have the same premium feel as some smartphones
Only available in one relatively small amount of storage capacity
Published: 2025-01-27, Author: Lewis , review by: whathifi.com
Practically unrivalled feature set,Big claims regarding brightness,New 48-inch version is ideal for gamers and smaller spaces
Tabletop stand sold separately,Needs further testing
We'll need to test the G5 in our own test rooms to ascertain its full picture and sound potential, but early signs are pointing towards a brighter, bolder and more advanced flagship OLED TV from LG...
Published: 2018-03-08, Author: Thomas , review by: alphr.com
The LG G5 is one of the most interesting smartphones I've seen since the days of the LG Optimus 3D, and for that, I find myself predisposed to liking it. The trouble with the G5 is that, although ingenious, I'm not convinced it's enough to get consumers t...
Excellent Camera, Great Design, Modular Aspect Has Potential, Excellent Performance, Great Battery Life, All Metal Design With Zero Antenna Bands
Modular Aspect Feels A Little Beta At Present, Switching Modules Is Clunky
A lot of people seem non-plussed by the G5; some even claim it looks boring and lacks the charm of last year's model. I 100% disagree with this sentiment — the G5 is a vastly superior device to what came before. It has enough new features, attributes and...
Excellent Camera, Great Design, Modular Aspect Has Potential, Excellent Performance, Great Battery Life, All Metal Design With Zero Antenna Bands
Modular Aspect Feels A Little Beta At Present, Switching Modules Is Clunky
A lot of people seem non-plussed by the G5; some even claim it looks boring and lacks the charm of last year’s model. I 100% disagree with this sentiment — the G5 is a vastly superior device to what came before. It has enough new features, attributes...
The LG G5 has a plain look, side-mounted volume buttons, a fingerprint sensor and a 5.3-inch display, making it like the metal version of the Nexus 5X with an extra tenth of an inch. That's okay, because LG also built the Nexus 5X and it was a great phone...
The performance of the LG G5 is super slick. The Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM shine – making everything from emails to gaming quick and easy, I'm also a fan of the QHD display, which at 5.3 inches is excellent for a Netflix binge or a gaming se
My main sticking point with the LG G5 is its battery life. Having used the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the G5 just can't compete and that's a real shame, It all too often found itself running low as I left work, and dying completely shortly after getting home
The LG G5 is a bit of a funny one. It's giving us a glimpse of the future thanks to the modular setup, but its true potential is currently unrealized, and things could stay that way for a while as we wait for exciting, new modules to appear.Where does tha...
The performance of the LG G5 is super slick. The Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM shine – making everything from emails to gaming quick and easy, I'm also a fan of the QHD display, which at 5.3 inches is excellent for a Netflix binge or a gaming se
My main sticking point with the LG G5 is its battery life. Having used the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the G5 just can't compete and that's a real shame, It all too often found itself running low as I left work, and dying completely shortly after getting home
The LG G5 is a bit of a funny one. It's giving us a glimpse of the future thanks to the modular setup, but its true potential is currently unrealized, and things could stay that way for a while as we wait for exciting, new modules to appear.Where does tha...
Abstract: A fascinating high-end smartphone in its own right, it's the inclusion of LG's Friends feature that elevates the G5 to the realms of true excellence. The innovative modular design makes the phone look, act and feel different according to your specific nee...
Excellent Camera, Great Design, Modular Aspect Has Potential, Excellent Performance, Great Battery Life, All Metal Design With Zero Antenna Bands
Modular Aspect Feels A Little Beta At Present, Switching Modules Is Clunky
The moment I saw the LG G5 at MWC 2016 I knew it was something special. And not just because of its modular aspect, although that was certainly an eye-catching feature. No, for the most part I like what LG stands for, what it's all about — pushing the bou...
The battery isn't removable and it no longer supports Friends (oh no). In every other respect the LG G6 is a big and bold upgrade over the LG G5, and we'd say it's by far the better phone. However, we'll know more when we've had it into our Test Centre fo...
