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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
Despite being the "oldest" smartphone in this round-up, the LG G5's dual-lens camera system stood out on its own. With its ultra-wide angle lens, it caters more for landscape or travel photography...
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Published: 2016-10-01, Author: Jam , review by: jamonline.ph
Abstract: LG's current flagship, the LG G5 wants to be different from the others by offering different accessories called LG friends. But not only that, LG has also introduced some cool new features on the smartphone including the dual camera lens which gives you a...
I have to salute LG for paving the way to modular Android smartphones. LG, in my opinion, did not start a new ecosytem however; it enabled a microcosm that will allow the company to play around and see if this modular strategy works.LG has proven itself t...
It is not a bad phone. All the bashing are connected to the change implemented by LG to the G5. The metal finish that looks like plastic is the only thing I noticed that should not be repeated in the next flagship. The heating issue can be resolved I supp...
Abstract: There has been a lot of controversy over the LG G5, mostly revolving around LG's radical changes to the physical design of the phone compared to its predecessor, the G4. For starters, LG went a full 180 degrees with the build of the phone, turning away fr...
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Published: 2016-06-08, Author: John , review by: unbox.ph
So, at the end of the day is the LG G5 a good flagship phone? Yes, absolutely, though not because of the Korean company's modular promise. The biggest problem for the G5 is the availability of the accessories and the accompanying “friends” that make the d...
Published: 2016-06-08, Author: Wilson , review by: techgoondu.com
On the whole, I prefer the Huawei P9's colour rendition which is not too saturated, while having a right amount of contrast. Its ability to shoot black and white photos well, thanks to its ‘mono only' sensor, adds more depth to the user experience. It's a...
Published: 2016-05-09, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: Not every phone lives up to its hype. The LG G5 is one of those rare ones, I can say after trying it out for the past week or so.The latest flagship from the Korean manufacturer has been touted as a breath of fresh air to offerings from Samsung or Apple...
Impressive performance, Great display quality, Interesting camera setup, Modular design
Un-inspiring design, Low battery capacity compared to other flagships, Additional modules are expensive
In an age where every other smartphone looks and performs almost the same, it's very hard to distinguish one flagship from the next. LG's approach with the G5 is quite interesting and a first of many. The modular design offers a slew of possibilities and...
Impressive performance, Great display quality, Interesting camera setup, Modular design
Un-inspiring design, Low battery capacity, Additional modules are expensive
In an age where every other smartphone looks and performs almost the same, it's very hard to distinguish one flagship from the next. LG's approach with the G5 is quite interesting and a first of many. The modular design offers a slew of possibilities and...
