Overall Score
57.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#3911)57.4
Performance(#9589)54.3
Camera(#958)50.0
Display(#5171)70.5
Battery(#9093)43.5
Build(#539)79.8
Comparisons Featuring LG G5
Short Review
- The LG G5 features a sleek design with dimensions of 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm and a weight of 159g, utilizing a combination of Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum back and frame.
- Its 5.3-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, resulting in a sharp pixel density of approximately 554 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset, it includes a quad-core CPU and Adreno 530 GPU, ensuring smooth performance with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera system consists of a 16 MP main sensor with OIS and an 8 MP wide-angle lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- The 2800mAh battery supports 18W fast charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to Android 8.0, it features LG UX 5 UI for a customized user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC support.
- The device does not offer water resistance and lacks stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Special features include a modular design that allows for removable components.
- Overall, the LG G5 combines solid performance with versatile camera capabilities in a stylish package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016, April 01
Announced2016, February 21
DescriptionVersions: H850 (Europe); LG G5 Speed H858 (Taiwan); VS987 (Verizon); H820 (AT&T); LS992 (Sprint); H830 (T-Mobile); US992 (US Cellular); VodafoneAlso known as LG G5 Dual H860N with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size5.3"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPUAdreno 530
Memory32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6", no AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2800 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in)
Weight159 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps or LTE Cat9 (3CA) 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes