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
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
This is the phone to get if you want a removable battery, but it fails to live up to its world-changing Swiss Army Knife potential...
Build quality iffy, accessories pricey, modular concept needs to be fleshed out
If you are one of those people who love the zaniest, whackiest piece of tech and call yourself an early adopter, then the G5 is for you. The modular design doesnt do enough and even though the phone is sold on the premise of its friends, the availabil...
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 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 LG G5 is one of the best perfoming Android smartphones we've seen, and if having an excellent camera on your smartphone is a priority then this is the ideal handset for you. The LG G5 takes sharp and clear pictures, even in low light and we love the W...
While the jury is out on the Friends, I really like what I've seen of the LG G5 so far. It feels lovely in the hand, is super-zippy to use, and has a great camera. The battery life is certainly “good enough” for all but the most demanding of users (and ma...
Modular design with replaceable battery, Sleek metal body, Amazing camera, More than enough power, Considerable potential for the future
Future potential has yet to be realized, Battery life is weak, Modules are hard to connect
The amount of work, thought, effort, and commitment that has gone into creating the G5 is astonishing. While other brands are accused of coasting along with endless rehashes of previously successful handsets, LG has come out with something that drives t...
Published: 2016-03-23, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
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
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
The LG G5 is a flagship that's going to split the crowd; it's certainly had us bouncing from pillar and post. That module-based design is such a radical shake-up of the flagship market that we want to be excited, we really do, but we're just not. Be...
We really like that LG has done something quite different with the G5 by introducing a metal design which also features a removable battery. That design element also becomes an accessory slot which give it a unique selling point, especially against the Ga...
Published: 2016-02-22, Author: James , review by: 3g.co.uk
Accessory slot, Dual-lens camera, Great screen
Dull design, Sure to be expensive, Battery could be bigger
The LG G5 is an exciting phone that chooses both innovation and specs. LG could do with a little more flair for design, but the G5 offers things that no other phone does...
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Published: 2016-02-22, Author: Matt , review by: techradar.com
A full metal design, Wide angle rear camera, Neat always, on display
Uninspiring look, No more app drawer, Always, on screen is a battery drain
The LG G5 plants a new flag in the company's flagship phone series, with a metal design, side-mounted buttons and a brand new always-on display. Just don't look for the flashiest device or some of the best features from the LG V10...
Great picture, Great sound (with Hi-Fi Plus module), Superb camera, Expandable memory, Removable battery,
Lackadaisical sound without Hi-Fi Plus module,
The LG G5 is a fantastic bit of kit. It's not as slick as the Samsung Galaxy S7, but it is just as capable. And we give LG full marks for innovation. That camera is a joy to use, and the modular components are a brilliant idea that we hope will get more a...
