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...
The LG G5 is a good phone, but it doesn't quite seem like enough to justify over something like the Galaxy S7. The physical design is lacking, the default UI is simplified beyond usefulness, and its main feature – the modules – are optional, added-cost ex...
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Published: 2016-04-29, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
How, then, do we wrap up LG's G5?First and foremost, I was worried. I had used the G5 in Barcelona back in February, and loved it on first glance. Then, I had read a number of reviews by overseas reviewers which weren't exactly glowing. I'm not afraid to...
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Published: 2016-04-21, Author: Chris , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: My very first impressions, on seeing the G5 launch in Barcelona, was that LG was onto something here. The phone itself is striking, and yet perhaps understated. It doesn't ooze glitz like Samsung's Galaxy S7 range, and I think that's a good thing — it's m...
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Published: 2016-04-20, Author: Andrew , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: They say you can't have your cake and eat it too, but when it comes to smartphones, we all want more functionality, while expecting the hardware to keep getting thinner. With the G5, LG believes it's found a way to meet those expectations by adding functi...
No-contract pricing of the G5 will vary depending on carrier. AT&T charges $689; T-Mobile, $630; Verizon, $624 and Sprint, $576. This is roughly what you'd expect to pay for a top-tier phone. Various contract pricings will also be available, depending...
