LG G5 Specs

8.3
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LG G5 Review
8.9

Description

Redesigned from the ground up, the LG G5 waves plastic goodbye and ditches the signature rear volume controls for a streamlined, modern metal & glass design. So, in its bid to endow the LG G5 with a metal armor without losing customers to the lack of microSD slot and removable battery, LG engineered a slide-out bottom compartment that houses a 2800 mAh battery and a microSD slot alongside it. For the third time in a row, the LG G5 features a Quad-HD resolution screen, but at 5.3 inches by diagonal, it is smaller than the LG G4 and G3's 5.5-inch displays before it. LG went with an IPS-LCD display once again, and incorporates an interesting Always On feature. The LG G5 runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow topped off with LG's own UI, and is powered by the Snapdragon 820 SoC with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage.

This device is also known as LG H850, LG H820, LG US992, LG H830, LG LS992, LG G5 se, LG H845, LG RS988

Pros

  • High pixel density screen (554 PPI)
I want it 38 users
I have it 26 users
I had it 35 users

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 5.3-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 px, 554 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 70.15 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Benchmarks
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 (14 nm)
Processor: Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo, 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 530
RAM: 4GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage: 32GB, available to use: 22.4 GB
Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 2000 GB
OS: Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow), LG UX UI
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 2800 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable
Charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0

Camera

Rear: Dual camera Camera samples
Main camera: 16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 26 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera: 8 MP
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4
Focal Length: 9 mm
Flash: LED
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features:
HDR, Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front: 8 MP
Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Dimensions: 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches
(149.4 x 73.9 x 7.3 mm)
Weight: 5.61 oz (159.0 g)
Materials: Back: Metal
Biometrics: Fingerprint (touch)
Keys: Left: Volume control
Colors: Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type: Nano SIM
HD Voice: Yes

Multimedia

Benchmarks
Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features: aptX-HD
Screen mirroring: DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort
Radio: FM
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.2
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Type-C (reversible)
Features: Mass storage device, Video out, Charging
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T3
Location: GPS, A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Availability

Officially announced: Feb 21, 2016
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Alternative variants

LG G5
H820 for AT&T
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
3G: Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 15, 2016
FCC ID value: ZNFH820
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.82 W/kg
Body: 1.12 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 2.34 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.12 W/kg
LG G5
VS987 for Verizon Wireless
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 15, 2016
FCC ID value: ZNFVS987
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.91 W/kg
Body: 1.05 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.05 W/kg
LG G5
LS992 for Sprint
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD)
3G: Bands 5(850), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 15, 2016
FCC ID value: ZNFLS992
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.97 W/kg
Body: 1.25 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.25 W/kg
LG G5
H830 for T-Mobile
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS)
3G: Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 15, 2016
FCC ID value: ZNFH830
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.92 W/kg
Body: 1.15 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.15 W/kg
LG G5 se
H845
Differences from the main variant:
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28 nm)
Processor: Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A72 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 510
RAM: 3GB (LPDDR3)

Carrier Availability

News

LG V20 and G5 will no longer receive Android updates and security patches
LG, just like many other smartphone companies, has adopted the same two flagships per year cycle. Also, as one of the major Android OEMs that agreed with Google's Android Enterprise Recommended program, LG must offer at least four security updates wi...
, by Cosmin Vasile, 11
LG V20 and G5 will no longer receive Android updates and security patches
International LG G5 starts receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update
The LG G5 has already received Android 8.0 Oreo in many parts of the world, including in the United States where two major carriers, T-Mobile and Verizon, have already released the update. However, the international variant has been skipped from the ...
, by Cosmin Vasile, 4
International LG G5 starts receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update
LG G5 finally receives Android 8.0, but for Verizon and T-Mobile models only
Throw the confetti in the air, sound the air horns and run around like you're crazy; the LG G5 has finally received Android 8.0 Oreo. While we don't want to be a wet blanket, we do have to throw in a qualifier. Only the Verizon and T-Mobile models ar...
, by Alan Friedman, 7
LG G5 finally receives Android 8.0, but for Verizon and T-Mobile models only
LG G5 Oreo update hits Canada on September 12th on its way to the U.S.
The modular-based LG G5 was not what you would call a success for LG, although the device has found some interest among those who don't mind changing batteries every time the phone's power tank reads empty. And since the device is two and a half year...
, by Alan Friedman, 6
LG G5 Oreo update hits Canada on September 12th on its way to the U.S.

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
8.9
Camera quality
9.9
Performance
9.8
Display
9.4
Battery life and charging
8.3
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
9
Best Phone ever had (Except Battery life)
Phone owned for less than a year

This phone is just awesome, I can't complain about anything, the camera is perfect, OH my god I've addicted to the wide angel lens and know I just can't get over it, the performance is just unbelievable, it can run any game very easy.
But the main problem is that the battery life is sucks, it makes me so angry about this phone, knowing that I'm not into gaming so just in term of multi tasking (and about 30 min of small games per day) still can barely achieve 3 hour of on screen time. but as I said except the battery problem it's a perfect phone.
Even in 2019 (I still use this till this moment) and it's still powerful and can easily achieve all heavy tasks and heavy games very sooth.
if you still have any question about the phone feel free to contact me at "hatafi.aymane@gmail.com"

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9
Splendid and the best like no other
Phone owned for more than a year

Fantastic phone, using for more than an year now and still the interface is fluent, no lag at all.. only the screen retention issue is there that I think is common in this model. Design is really fantastic and unique.

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3
GPS issues and LG Staff issues galore
Phone owned for less than a year

I have had the G5 since August 15th 2017 and hd the phone sent out for repair twice and it replaced once so far to fix the GPS issue everyone complains about.
When new, the GPS works perfectly, but after a few weeks of use the GPS will start having some connection issues and will eventually have connection to 0 satellite connection according to the app "GPS Status".
LG is very frustrating to deal with through their Chat service as well as some staff are very rude in the "internal team".

Other than the GPS issue, the phone is pretty good. Camera, screen and performance is good. The call quality is pretty shoddy sometimes though.

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