| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $300.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 600 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2016, February 21. Released 2016, April 01 |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm (5.88 x 2.91 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 159 g (5.61 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM |
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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| Display | Type | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.3 inches, 77.4 cm2 (~70.1% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~554 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), LG UX 5 UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Internal | 32GB 4GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.0 | |
| Main Camera | Dual |
16 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.6", 3-axis OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 9mm, 1/3.6", no AF |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.0, OTG | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3 | |
| Stand-by | Up to 400 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 20 h (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Silver, Titan, Gold, Pink |
| Models | H860, H850, F700L, VS987, H830, H831, H820, H840, LGLS992, LGUS992, F700S, F700K, RS988, LGAS992, H820PR | |
| SAR EU | 0.52 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 300 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 2314 Basemark X: 27577 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: 1855:1 (nominal), 2.905 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 73dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -92.6dB / Crosstalk -93.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 60h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the LG G5
Advantages
- Dependable daily multitasking and gaming stability powered by Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Crafted for users who push their hardware through intensive daily workloads, the LG G5 presents a robust, confidence-inspiring build that does not compromise on longevity. The front interface is anchored by an expansive responsive IPS LCD measuring 5.3 inches , engineered to maintain crisp visibility even under challenging outdoor lighting conditions.
Underneath the hood, compute resilience is marshaled by the powerful Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm). Heavy background downloads, intensive 3D rendering, and continuous navigation operate without thermal throttling or frame drops, demonstrating exemplary sustained performance. In terms of mobile photography, the camera module—centered on a 16MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—delivers consistent detail retention, accurate shadows, and responsive point-and-shoot reliability.
Replenishment speed and cell resilience are spearheaded by a 2800mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to keep active power users moving forward without hesitation. The LG G5 proves itself an authoritative, high-endurance package ready for grueling everyday demands.
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