The world's initial impression of the LG G5 was that the phone's modules would make or break it. After spending multiple weeks with the phone and seeing module support dwindle, the modular design means nothing at all for the G5. This is yet another phone...
With exception of the camera, there is very little I enjoy about the LG G5. While I applaud LG's efforts in making it so you can do more with your phone by extending it with various "modules" I struggle to see why I would recommend this phone over the V10...
Published: 2016-04-15, Author: Jon , review by: infoworld.com
Abstract: I never thought I'd write this about any phone, but the LG G5 just feels a bit desperate. It feels rushed. It feels like LG's designers were locked in a room, working on what could be a very good phone, and then someone bolted out the door Leeroy Jenkins-...
Abstract: We have a lot to talk about in this week's episode. Joe has both the LG G5 and HTC 10 . He gives his final thoughts on the G5 and his first impressions of the HTC 10. We also talk about the new update to Android N, texting-friendly movie theaters, and muc...
Flawed industrial design, Extremely dim always-on display, Wide-angle camera is more gimmicky than useful, Modular "Friends" accessories aren't very good
The G5 isn't a "bad" phone in the big scheme of all available Android phones. But despite a great display, awesome camera controls, and an improved battery swapping system, it's still notably flawed. $689 unlocked...
Abstract: Love the manual camera controls. Love the display. The battery-swapping scheme is better than ever, but the LG G5 still has a few problems...
Flawed industrial design, Extremely dim always-on display, Wide-angle camera is more gimmicky than useful, Modular "Friends" accessories aren't very good
The G5 isn't a "bad" phone in the big scheme of all available Android phones. But despite a great display, awesome camera controls, and an improved battery swapping system, it's still notably flawed...
Abstract: The LG G5 is one of the hottest phones of this Spring, and marks LG's first flagship phone release of 2016. Given LG's pedigree of phones released last year, how well does this one stack up to those, and the competition as well? Samsung's Galaxy S7 is sel...
Modular makes a comeback, Amazing primary camera, Amazing wideangle camera, Outstanding performance, Futuristic design, Replaceable everything, LG Friends, Potential for more modules
Needs more polish in manufacturing the bottom slot, Why are the chamfers so sharp?, Microdized treatment feels like plastic, Aging concerns over paint finish, The display is dimmer than average, Inconsistent battery life
Just like the first iPhone didn't allow third-party apps, only connected to EDGE data speeds, and had terrible reception, every new product that intends to be disruptive has a long road to that success. The LG G5 may bring a lot of controversy to the ta...
