Overall Score
58.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3433)58.5
Performance(#4170)60.3
Camera(#820)50.8
Display(#3599)70.5
Battery(#5015)43.5
Build(#3689)70.8
Comparisons Featuring LG G5 SE
Short Review
- The LG G5 SE features a sleek design with dimensions of 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm and a weight of 156g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.3-inch IPS LCD display boasts a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 554 ppi.
- Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 510 GPU, supported by 3GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 16 MP main sensor with OIS and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The front-facing 8 MP camera is adequate for selfies.
- Battery life is sustained by a 2800mAh capacity, with 18W charging support, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 6.0.1 with an upgrade path to 7.0, it features LG's Optimus UX UI.
- Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and USB Type-C.
- The phone is available in Silver, Titan, and Gold colors, but lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the LG G5 SE combines a solid build with decent performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: H840 (LATAM); H845 (Russia)Also known as LG G5 Lite
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 MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUAdreno 510
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.8, 29mm (standard), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2"
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 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 7.3 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 in)
Weight156 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Titan, Gold
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
OS VersionAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), LG Optimus UX UI 5
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes