LG launched the G5 at MWC 2016 recently, the phone has been changed almost completely from its predecessor. The biggest special element of the phone is it’s modular design.
The G5 flaunts a new 5.3 inch QHD (2560×1440) display which gives out 554 ppi, it’s covered under Corning’s Gorilla Glass 4 to protect it from scratches and falls. The display also boasts of an Always-on feature. Under the hood is the all new Snapdragon 820 paired with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The storage can be expanded with the help of a micro SD card.
The design of the phone has been changed completely and LG has done away with the rear power and volume button and replaced it with a finger print sensor along with dual camera modules.
For the shutterbugs there are dual cameras a 16 MP standard sensor along with an 8 MP wide angle sensor, the aim here is to get the full essence of the frame and to capture as much detail as possible. There is OIS along with laser auto focus for better images. For the selfie lovers LG has provided a 8 MP front facing camera which will suffice for every selfie need one has.
Connectivity options include the likes of NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi ac, etc. the phone has a USB type C port and runs Android 6.0 marshmallow covered under LG’s custom UI. The G5 will be available in four different colors, silver, gold, pink and silver. The phone gets its power from a 2,800 mAh battery which although is very tiny compared to competition seems enough to power it for atleast one whole day.
| Display | 5.3 inch QHD display |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 |
| Memory | 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB ROM |
| Cameras | 16 MP and 8 MP dual rear and 8 MP front |
| Software | Android marshmallow wrapped under LG’s custom UI |
