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...
Published: 2016-04-12, Author: Andrew , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: They say you cant have your cake and eat it too, but when it comes to smartphones, consumers want more functionality, while expecting the hardware to keep getting thinner. With the G5, LG believes its found a way to meet those expectations by adding fun...
Modular design allows for a replaceable battery in a thin, metal body, Superfast battery recharge, Faster perceived performance, USB TypeC is convenient, More affordable price, Premium design, Great display with easily customizable colors, Water resistant
At the end of the day, this is the Android battle of early 2016: the Galaxy S7 edge and LG G5 are clearly two of the best phones you can buy right now.LG has decided to place its bets on new and very different features with the G5: modular design with eas...
Published: 2016-04-12, Author: Daniel , review by: phonearena.com
Great outdoor visibility, Intriguing modular design, Stellar battery life, 3D Touch input, Quality software ecosystem
The LG G5 comes with a brand new modular chassis and a dual camera solution that amount to a unique phone amongst this season's flagships. It is smaller and easier to handle than the iPhone 6s Plus, though the craftsmanship leaves something to be desired...
Published: 2016-04-11, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Great performance, Dual-camera setup is fun, fascinating, Modular design has potential
The first add-on accessories aren't great, Fit and finish doesn't impress, Middling battery life
LG's choice to build a modular flagship smartphone is so brave it borders on nutty -- too bad the phone doesn't live up to its potential. It's a powerful smartphone with an inspired approach to photography, but it feels like LG made too many compromis...
Published: 2016-04-10, Author: Ron , review by: arstechnica.com
A removable battery, One of the rare flagships with support for Google's alwayson voice commands, USB TypeC makes this phone ready for the future, Snapdragon 820 has good performance and the phone's battery life is acceptable if not exceptional, A dec
The bottom release mechanism just isn't good enough. It holds the bottom part on unevenly, and on one side is so loose you can see through it, LG carved an awful groove around the back of the phone, and the edges are pretty sharp, A microSD card, great
lackluster lowlight performance, dual window removed from software, uninspiring design
The G5 is a step in a new direction for LG and brings a brand new design, dual cameras, and modular capabilities while still staying true to what an LG phone should be. With the new modular concept, it's not just about what the G5 can do now but rather, w...
Published: 2016-04-08, Author: Chris , review by: recombu.com
Even if you have no interest in LG's modular functionality (which is yet to prove itself worthwhile), the G5 is still well worth considering as your next full-time smartphone. The dual camera setup is brilliant, offering impressive flexibility, while perf...
