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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
Abstract: The LG G5 will be one of the smartphones to beat in 2016.Read more about the LG G5: tech goodness: Our video gear: Deals: us! Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Google Plus...
Abstract: For LG, Mobile World Congress is an open table to gamble and take a shot at winning a larger pot. And its main card to play is the G5, a revamped iteration of its flagship line that brings newfound modularity to a smartphone.It can be argued momentum is o...
Strong screen, Super performance, Useful wide angle camera
Questionable design, No app drawer, Battery could be better
The LG G5's modular party pieces are yet to be fully realized, but away from that you've got a supremely solid flagship smartphone - if only the battery was a bit better...
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Published: 2016-06-27, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
‘Twas but a cigarette paper between them' describes the LG G5 and its flagship competitors. The module concept is interesting but not a reason to buy unless you plan to use it. The performance is top-drawer, and battery life is fine. The camera is very...
Abstract: I am currently in Asia and what I find is that it takes several weeks of use, to really get to know whether a device is going to stack up to the robust demands that one expects today from devices that are getting thinner, lighter and are packed with a lot...
The first question you have to ask yourself is what do you want out of a smartphone, if making calls, managing contacts and emails and getting easy access to social networks and apps is what you want the G5 delivers. It also has the best camera in a smart...
Design is nice; A typically lovely screen from LG, though one that isn't OLED; Two cameras, the first of which is pretty good; Blazingly fast 4G speeds; Gesture keyboard is very good in this generation; Replaceable battery; “Friends” accessories bring mor
Edge is sharper than you expect; Android feels more like iOS, and that may not appeal to all people; No water-proofing; Battery life isn't on par with other 2016 flagships; “Friends” accessories aren't necessarily cheap and don't come with the phone; Chan
It's hard to deny that LG's G5 is one of the more interesting phones we've seen in a long time, but is it the best of 2016? That we're not sure about.There are certainly some interesting features here, and mixed with a whole heap of customisability, it's...
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Published: 2016-05-09, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Excellent display, impressive dual lens camera, fast processor, modular design, fast battery charging
Not many module choices, no "hot swapping" of modules, bloated user interface, no app drawer
The LG G5 is an impressive smartphone with an excellent camera and solid performance. The decision to make it modular does open up the possibilities for customers and provides a way to get even more out of the device...
Abstract: In Barcelona earlier this year when the LG G5 was announced as LG's flagship device for 2016 there was an air of excitement because they'd done a couple of “new” things and when you get this far into the development of a product like a smartphone there mi...
