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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
The world's initial impression of the LG G5 was that the phone's modules would make or break it. After spending multiple weeks with the phone and seeing module support dwindle, the modular design means nothing at all for the G5. This is yet another phone...
With exception of the camera, there is very little I enjoy about the LG G5. While I applaud LG's efforts in making it so you can do more with your phone by extending it with various "modules" I struggle to see why I would recommend this phone over the V10...
Published: 2016-04-15, Author: Jon , review by: infoworld.com
Abstract: I never thought I'd write this about any phone, but the LG G5 just feels a bit desperate. It feels rushed. It feels like LG's designers were locked in a room, working on what could be a very good phone, and then someone bolted out the door Leeroy Jenkins-...
Abstract: We have a lot to talk about in this week's episode. Joe has both the LG G5 and HTC 10 . He gives his final thoughts on the G5 and his first impressions of the HTC 10. We also talk about the new update to Android N, texting-friendly movie theaters, and muc...
Flawed industrial design, Extremely dim always-on display, Wide-angle camera is more gimmicky than useful, Modular "Friends" accessories aren't very good
The G5 isn't a "bad" phone in the big scheme of all available Android phones. But despite a great display, awesome camera controls, and an improved battery swapping system, it's still notably flawed. $689 unlocked...
Abstract: Love the manual camera controls. Love the display. The battery-swapping scheme is better than ever, but the LG G5 still has a few problems...
Flawed industrial design, Extremely dim always-on display, Wide-angle camera is more gimmicky than useful, Modular "Friends" accessories aren't very good
The G5 isn't a "bad" phone in the big scheme of all available Android phones. But despite a great display, awesome camera controls, and an improved battery swapping system, it's still notably flawed...
Abstract: The LG G5 is one of the hottest phones of this Spring, and marks LG's first flagship phone release of 2016. Given LG's pedigree of phones released last year, how well does this one stack up to those, and the competition as well? Samsung's Galaxy S7 is sel...
Modular makes a comeback, Amazing primary camera, Amazing wideangle camera, Outstanding performance, Futuristic design, Replaceable everything, LG Friends, Potential for more modules
Needs more polish in manufacturing the bottom slot, Why are the chamfers so sharp?, Microdized treatment feels like plastic, Aging concerns over paint finish, The display is dimmer than average, Inconsistent battery life
Just like the first iPhone didn't allow third-party apps, only connected to EDGE data speeds, and had terrible reception, every new product that intends to be disruptive has a long road to that success. The LG G5 may bring a lot of controversy to the ta...
