The LG G5 isn't the handset most people are going to pick up when they go into their local retailer or wireless carrier. Samsung has done an exceptional job of refining its offering this year to diminish previous flaws, while LG has taken extra care to ev...
Abstract: In the Android world, we follow a familiar release cycle when it comes to flagship smartphones, mostly centered around the two major trade shows, MWC and IFA. This year, Samsung and LG were first out of the gate with their respective flagship offerings be...
Published: 2016-05-06, Author: Lars , review by: dpreview.com
Very useful secondary wide angle camera, Optional camera grip, Good exposure, even in very low light, Good balance between detail retention and noise reduction in low light, Good flash exposure and detail, Lens is sharp into the corners, Efficient optical
Slightly processed look at pixel level, with smeared fine detail and strong sharpening, Very noticeable luminance noise in areas of plain color in bright light, Some white balance inconsistencies in mixed light situations, Occasional soft spots in images,
The LG G5's built-in super wide angle lens and the optional camera grip with a variety of controls earn it some extra points and make it a unique proposition for mobile photographers. Its pixel-level image quality is not among the very best, but exposure...
Published: 2016-05-04, Author: Mike , review by: bitbitbyte.com
Abstract: It seems like every year LG ends up getting the short end of the stick in terms of phone hype. The devices they create are often slotted into a category some would call “sleeper hits”. The devices themselves generally aren't overly flashy, the design isn'...
Blah design, Bottom firing speaker is easily blocked by hand
The LG G5 actually isn't a bad smartphone. It has a lot going for it with a replaceable battery, a microSD card slot, dual cameras for great wide angle shots and a unique modular system that can turn the phone into a point and shoot camera. Time will tell...
The HTC 10 is the finest phone in a line that was getting a bit long in the tooth, with no real weaknesses that are worth mentioning. It's well-designed, with fast software, much improved camera, and a traditional stress on audio prowess. The LG G5, howev...
Innovative all aluminum design, Removable and user-replaceable battery, Micro-SD for storage expansion, Excellent dual cameras on back, Future-proof USB Type-C port and extremely quick charging speeds
Modular design is loose, only one module available in the U.S, Very rough and unfinished design, feels rushed, Average battery life (smaller 2,800 mAh battery), Dim display with unnatural colors and whites
At the end of the day users are going to buy what they want, trust and are familiar with. Anyone who has enjoyed an LG smartphone will feel right at home with the LG G5. It's a good phone with all the bells and whistles, with more than enough power to mak...
Abstract: Over the last couple of years, Android OEMs have moved on to using metal with their flagship smartphones, be it in the form of a metal frame, a metal and glass construction, or a full metal design. Plastic has quickly fallen out of favor, and while LG was...
Modular idea has a lot of potential, replaceable battery, solid performance, the wide-angle rear camera is great for landscape shots, very comfortable to hold
Battery life and performance slightly lag behind other phones at this price range, durability concerns about the plastic bottom of the battery module, having the fingerprint scanner on the back can be inconvenient, Prev3 of 3Next
With Samsung and Apple dominating the flagship smartphone market, it's vital for everyone else to get the details right if they want to compete. Performance and battery life are just a shade behind the others, but our biggest concern is with what was supp...
Abstract: While its past G-series flagships have been small evolutionary upgrades on previous handsets, this year LG revolutionised its flagship with a modular-toting battery-replaceable metal design.Yet, change doesn't always mean for the better, and while there's...
