LG G5

At a time when Smartphone market is reaching specs-saturation and has become a level playing field where originality is largely overrated, LG was bold enough to try something very new and the result is a cool, modular G5. The modular concept makes sense on paper, but in practice, the G5 felt a bit bland compared to other 2016 flagships.

Like last few LG flagships, the front of LG G5 has narrow bezels. The back is entirely made of metal and makes room for a dual camera set-up. Interestingly, the bottom part can be clipped and replaced with other modules (a camera grip, a B&O module for audiophiles, and other accessories). The rear-key is gone for that's where LG had to place a fingerprint sensor. The fingerprint sensor also doubles as a power button, which is something we like. LG also introduced a VR headset module which connects to your phone via USB Type C port, which means it will be light and won't look weird when you put it on.

The LG G5 has a 5.3 inch IPS LCD display and LG has also added an Always On feature that keeps one third display (one third backlight) lit at all times and can be used to view notifications, time, etc. The feature consumes 0.8 percent battery per hour according to LG. Software is customized Android 6.0 Lollipop.

The fabulous 16 MP sensor on LG G4 is also present on G5, but it is now assisted by another wide angle 8MP shooter. An 8MP selfie camera is also present on the front. Other features include 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, and a 2800 mAh battery. The battery doesn't feel like much, but Quick Charge 3.0 support is some consolation.

LG G5 will be available in Silver, Titan, Gold and Pink colors starting from April. The lowest price of LG G5 in India is 52,990 INR. You can buy LG G5 online from Flipkart. You can set an alert from above to get latest updates on best price of LG G5 in India. read more →

An LG G4 owner who loved the leather finish might find it hard to fall for the successor. These two phones are so different on the outside that they may have as well been made by different companies. We'd guess, it’s a part of the deal you know, the twist ending.

Let's face it. This is and isn't a phone like most of them. A Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 820, the latest Android and a fingerprint scanner meet the minimum requirements for membership in the elite club. read more →

The G5 isn't a bad device by any stretch: Its remarkable power makes the experience of using it surprisingly smooth, and I hope the dual-camera gimmick sticks around a little longer. Still, it feels like LG had to give up a lot of polish to make the G5 the sort of standout it wanted. And even then, the first batch of connectable modules wasn't really worth writing home about. If you're thinking about buying a G5, you'll probably find yourself weighing its current value versus its potential value. read more →

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. read more →

LG always offers up something a bit different with its flagship smartphones. From curved displays and self-healing rears, to leather finishes and modular design, the South Korean firm likes to take a walk on the wild side. The LG G5 is a bit of a funny one. It's giving us a glimpse of the future thanks to the modular setup, but its true potential is currently unrealized, and things could stay that way for a while as we wait for exciting, new modules to appear.

The front is highlighted by an always-on, 5.3-inch display. read more →