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March 2016
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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
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...
I have to admit I've still enjoyed using the LG G5 and on-contract the price is no-where near that of the iPhones and yet you are getting a lot of features for your money! More i'd admit on the camera front (which is superb) and the phone's general perfor...
UI flaws aside, there's no denying that the G5 is an incredibly ambitious device from LG, and it's by far the most unique smartphone I've ever tested. Initially, I had my doubts over whether departing from the G4's handsome leather looks was a wise move...
Published: 2016-06-17, Author: Matt , review by: v3.co.uk
Abstract: The OnePlus 3 has been grandly dubbed the "flagship killer". We've learned to give such flowery marketing spiel a wide berth, but on this occasion it's heartening to discover that there may be some truth to such an outlandish claim. Read our initial thoug...
Watch Dogs 2 walkthrough and guide A guide to the many activities in the open-world sequel.With Samsung's recent resurgence and increased competition from its Android rivals, LG has had to do something different with its 2016 flagship, and while the dalli...
Published: 2016-05-12, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Ultimately, LG G5 could be much more, but for now, it is not up to its competitors, even with its modules (perhaps because sold separately). The features are the first in the category and the modules are an interesting innovation (Google is still developi...
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Published: 2016-05-11, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
modular design, great cameras, good screen, replaceable battery, microSD card slot, USBC
slightly less than premium build, battery life not the best, fingerprint scanner not quite as good as some
The LG G5 is an interesting experiment. Its modular slot at the bottom of the phone holds potential, but I suspect it will never be filled. It does allow users to replace the battery while still providing a solid smartphone.The cameras are great fun, it h...
Not metal all over, modular design is a blessing and a curse, so-so battery life
The LG G5 is never going to win prizes for good looks, but it excels in quirky innovation with a modular design and dual rear-facing cameras...
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Published: 2016-04-29, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
We have before us two of the best high-end smartphones of 2016. Each brings a number of features that make it unique, so if you're torn between these two smartphones have to be clear what we seek in a terminal. The LG G5 stands out as one of the first mod...
