LG G5
The LG G5 is an Android smartphone developed by LG Electronics as part of the LG G series. It was announced during Mobile World Congress as the successor to the 2015 LG G4. The G5 is distinguished from its predecessors by its aluminum chassis and a focus on modularity. Its lower housing, which holds the user-replaceable battery, can be slid from the bottom of the device, and replaced by alternative add-on modules that provide additional functions. Two modules are available: a camera grip, and a high-fidelity audio module with DAC. A lower-spec variation, dubbed the LG G5 SE, is available in some markets.
From left to right, G5's battery access, G5's rear, G5's front | |
| Brand | G series |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | LG Electronics |
| Slogan | Life's Good When You Play More |
| First released | April 23, 2016 |
| Predecessor | LG G4 |
| Successor | LG G6 |
| Related | LG V20 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 149.4 mm (5.88 in) H 73.9 mm (2.91 in) W 7.7 mm (0.30 in) D |
| Mass | 159 g (5.61 oz) |
| Operating system | Original: Android 6.0.1 "Marshmallow" Current: Android 8.1.0 "Oreo", Android 7.0 "Nougat" (Sprint models) |
| System-on-chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 |
| Memory | 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC up to 2 TB |
| Battery | Removable 2800‑mAh Li-Po |
| Display | 5.3 in (130 mm) 2560×1440 1440p IPS LCD, (554 ppi) |
| Sound | Mono speaker, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack |
| Rear camera |
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| Front camera | 8 MP, Toshiba T4KA3, f/2.0 aperture |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (Type C connector) + 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 + NFC + IR transmitter DisplayPort, HDMI, and Miracast |
| Data inputs | Fingerprint sensor + accelerometer + gyro + proximity sensor + barometer + magnetometer + light sensor |
| Website | www |
The G5 received mixed reviews. The device was praised for its shift to all-metal construction, while maintaining its removable battery. However, the modular accessory system was criticized for its limited use cases and for its inability to perform hot swapping. LG's software, too, was panned for the quality of its customizations.