LG G5

7.4 Expert Score 3.6 456 Ratings

The LG G5 is a dual SIM device that runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The smartphone has a 5.3-inch QHD dispaly. Latest variants of this phone are LG G6, LG G7 ThinQ and LG G7 Plus ThinQ. It has a 16 MP rear camera with LED flash and an 8 MP front camera. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB RAM. It has 32GB internal storage which can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card. Connectivity options include 4G, WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Infrared, NFC and a microUSB port. The device is powered by a Li-Ion 2,800 mAh battery.

₹22,999

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Key Specifications

Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
4 GB RAM
32 GB internal storage
2800 mAh battery
Dual (16+8) MP Rear, 8 MP Front Camera
5.3 inches (13.46 cm)
Dual, Nano-Hybrid SIM
Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

LG G5 Price in India

Last known price of LG G5 was Rs. 22,999.

LG G5: Pros & Cons

7.4

out of 10

MSP SCORE

Good Stuff
Good display
Excellent camera
Clean UI
Fast performance
Fast fingerprint scanner

Bad Stuff
Modularity is a mess
Battery life is below par
Too costly

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LG G5 Details

LG G5 is the latest flagship device out of the Korea-based smartphone manufacturer. The G5 is the successor to the popular LG G4 and comes with top of the line hardware.

The device boasts a 5.3-inch QHD screen coupled with an 'always on' display which is similar to the second screen seen on the previously launched LG V10. The display ships with awesome viewing angles and reproduces bright and vibrant colours even when placed under direct sunlight. On top, to keep your smartphone scratch-free, there is a coating of Corning's Gorilla Glass 4.

At its heart, the LG G5 is designed to deliver optimum performance as it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and paired with 4GB RAM to enable swift and effortless multitasking. For storing apps and other personal files including music, videos, images, etc. the device is equipped with 32GB internal memory space which can further be expanded up to 128GB using the microSD card slot.

The device also allows users to experience the latest Android version as the LG G5 runs the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system out of the box. Similar to the LG G4, it is available in multiple colour variants.

In terms of imaging, the LG G5 comes with a powerful 16-megapixel rear shooter paired with laser autofocus and dual-LED flash to capture stunning images and record videos in both bright and dull environments. For selfies lovers, the phone sports an 8-megapixel front-facing camera which can also be used for video calling.

For connectivity, the LG G5 ships with an array of options like 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, Infrared and a microUSB port. The LG G5 is backed up by a Li-Ion 2,800 mAh battery that is expected to last 24 hours for an average user.

LG G5 Specifications

Summary

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
Display	5.3 inches (13.46 cms)
Storage	32 GB
Front Camera	Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Rear Camera	Dual (16 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP Camera(9 mm focal length, 3.6" sensor size))
Battery	2800 mAh
RAM	4 GB

General

Launch Date	June 1, 2016
Dimensions	5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inch (149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm)
Weight	159 grams
Build	Case: Metal, Back: Metal
Colors	Gold, Silver, Titan

Processor

Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
No of Cores	8 (Octa Core)
CPU	2.1GHz, Quad core, Kryo + 1.6GHz, Quad core, Kryo
Architecture	64-bit
Graphics	Adreno 530

Software

Operating System	Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Custom UI	LG UI

Storage

Internal Memory	32 GB
RAM	4 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, microSD, Up to 2 TB (Hybrid Slot)

Display

Size	5.3 inches (13.46 cms)
Display Type	IPS LCD
Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels
Aspect ratio	16:9
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass v4
TouchScreen	Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction	16M Colors
Screen to body percentage	69.98 %
Pixel Density	554 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Sensor	CMOS image sensor, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Flash	Rear (Dual-color LED Flash)
Rear	Dual (16 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 8 MP Camera(9 mm focal length, 3.6" sensor size))
Front	Single (8 MP, f/2.0 Camera(4.0" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size))
Camera Features	Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes	Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Image Stabilization	Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Video	Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 120 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Standby Time	Up to 400 Hours(3G)
Type	Li-ion
Capacity	2800 mAh
Removable	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes, Quick, v3.0
Talk time	Up to 20 Hours(3G)
Wireless Charging	No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes with a/ac/b/g/n
SIM Configuration	Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Hybrid)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v4.2
Network	4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)	Yes
Wi-fi features	Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared	Yes
USB	USB 3.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset	Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor	Yes, Rear
Other Sensor	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker	Yes
Audio Jack	Yes, 3.5mm

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