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LG G5

LG G5
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alaScore 89

1637 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1637 reviews of LG G5. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and screen. The usability and camera are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the connectivity and reception. Views about the GPS navigation and price are different.

performance, camera, usability, screen, design

reception, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG G5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for LG G5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 108 user reviews of LG G5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the battery and usability. The screen and camera also get good opinions. There are some less positive reviews about the GPS navigation and reliability, and opinions are divided on the portability.

performance, camera, screen, usability, battery

reliability, GPS navigation

69% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

LG G5

 

In an effort to differentiate it from the Samsung Galaxy S7 and HTC 10, LG is betting everything on a fancy new "modular" system of accessories for its flagship G5 smartphone.

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Matt Swider John McCann (techradar.com)

LG G5 review

 

LG takes 5 and retools its flagship Android phone

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.

Dec, 2016
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

LG G5 with Hi-Fi Plus DAC review

 

A smartphone that can sound as good as a dedicated music player? Yes please!

Great picture ; Great sound (with Hi-Fi Plus module) ; Superb camera ; Expandable memory ; Removable battery

Lackadaisical sound without Hi-Fi Plus module

Innovation and performance – just what a smartphone needs

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Verity Burns (whathifi.com)

LG G5 hands on

 

LG has announced its new flagship smartphone, the LG G5. We get hands on for some first impressions.

Feb, 2016
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Expert review by (t3.com)

LG G5 review: the most interesting smartphone you can buy

 

Does a modular design make this the best smartphone around?

Genuinely innovative ; Great camera ; Removable battery

Accessories are a gimmick ; Build doesn't match rivals

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

LG G5 review: Modular misfire?

 

LG has its foot firmly on the gas. Its G5 flagship totally shake-ups the top-end phone market by introducing a module-based design so that additional accessory units can be added for new features and operation. The LG G5 is a flagship that's going to...

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....

May, 2016
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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

LG G5 review

 

LG's made a new kind of smartphone. No big deal

Immense screen ; Clever wide-angle camera ; Durable battery life

No waterproofing ; Always-on display is poor

The LG G5 is a fantastic and unique smartphone. And it’s only going to be better once you stick a module in it

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

LG G5 review in-depth

 

Can LG take on the Galaxy S7 with a metal design, dual-cameras and an accessory slot? Here's our first LG G5 review, focusing on LG G5 design and build, LG G5 specs, LG G5 cameras and LG G5 software and apps.

The LG G5 is one of the most radical phones to come along in a while and we’re glad the firm has shaken things up with the modular design. The G5 is innovative and interesting with unique features but it’s a shame the design and build feels unfinished...

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

LG G5 Review: In Depth

 

LG G5 Review: The LG G5 is one of the most exciting new phones of 2016, boasting the ability to expand via the funky pop-off...

Intriguing expandability ; Flexible camera tech ; Solid performance ; Removable battery

Beaten on battery life ; Chunky design

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...

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.co.uk)

LG G5 flirts with modularity, but it's still a runner-up (review)

 

Surprisingly, the main draw of the G5 is its removable battery, not the unique modular capabilities.

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.

Apr, 2016
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