Abstract: Modular design of the G5 Ever South Korea's number two, LG has always been the underdog, ever walking in the shadow of its much larger, cross-town rival Samsung. But it has been putting the left in front of the right, and the right in front of the left...
Three big companies, three flagship phones, three very different target markets and design theories.The Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are the most ambitious. The company is both aiming at the general smartphone market as it's evolved and hoping to...
The LG G5 reflects a significant change in strategy for LG. The company continues to commit to excellent performance, but no longer wishes to push the limits of raw computing or camera sensor power just to win the technological race. Instead, it tries to...
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...
